title: Infrared video microscopy for visualizing neurons and neuronal excitation in brain slices.
abstract: Here we describe methods for imaging neurons and neuronal excitation in brain slices with infrared video microscopy. Patch clamping in conjunction with a gradient-contrast system allows electrical recording from fine neuronal processes. Imaging with an infrared (IR)-darkfield system allows visualization of the intrinsic optical signal (IOS).
authors.forename: Hans-Ulrich
authors.initials: HU
authors.lastname: Dodt
authors.forename: Klaus
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Becker
authors.forename: Walter
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Zieglgänsberger
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001921:Brain / Q000166:cytology* / Q000502:physiology*; D007259:Infrared Rays; D018715:Microscopy, Video / Q000379:methods*; D009474:Neurons / Q000166:cytology* / Q000502:physiology*; D061848:Optical Imaging / Q000379:methods*