A simple method for reconditioning epoxy-coated microelectrodes for extracellular single neuron recording.
Epoxy-insulated tungsten microelectrodes can be used once or twice in our lab before the impedance becomes too low. Dipping the electrodes in epoxy followed by curing restores their initial high impedance which is associated with good isolation of single neurons. It is a cost effective and simple procedure.
Verhagen
Justus V
JV
Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, UK. verhagen@psy.ox.ac.uk
Gabbott
Paul L
PL
Rolls
Edmund T
ET
D004853:Epoxy Resins / Q000737:chemistry*; D005110:Extracellular Space / Q000502:physiology*; D008839:Microelectrodes; D009474:Neurons / Q000502:physiology*; D014414:Tungsten / Q000737:chemistry
D004853:Epoxy Resins; D014414:Tungsten