Tools for Looking into the Brain is a mini series all about methods used in (neuro)science research. We created this series in collaboration with Scientifica, leading suppliers of electrophysiology equipment and expertise. Through this series we explore the key and state-of-the-art techniques that are used in the field of neuroscience, but also used across scientific disciplines, such as those used to record the electrical activity of cells (electrophysiology) and to visualise cells, proteins, or even genes (imaging). So far we've covered topics including patch-clamp recordings, large-scale in vivo electrophysiology, fluorescence and two-photon imaging, and have had a number of expert guest speakers. This is an ongoing project, so look out for more episodes to come.

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Episodes in this series:

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64. Tools for Looking into the Brain: Patch-Clamp

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71. Tools for Looking into the Brain: Fluorescence Microscopy

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75. Tools for Looking into the Brain: Reading and Writing Patterns in the Brain (with Dr. Adil Khan)

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81. Tools for Looking into the Brain: Squiggly Lines- An Insight into Learning & Memory (with Dr. Sam Cooke)

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88. Tools for Looking into the Brain: Roads to Research and Overcoming Challenges in Science (with Ashlan Reid & Mari Sosa)

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89. Tools for Looking into the Brain: Gaining Independence and the Importance of Mentorship in Academia (with Ashlan Reid & Mari Sosa)

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94. Tools for Looking into the Brain: Happily Ever After- You Finally Landed a PI Job, Now What? (with Dr Elisa Galliano)

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96. Tools for Looking into the Brain: How to Make the Most of Your Postdoc (with Dr Ana Dorrego-Rivas)

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102. Tools for Looking into the Brain: Probing at Maternal Behaviour and Finding Purpose in Science (with Dr. Silvana Valtcheva)

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105. Tools for Looking into the Brain: Untangling the Neural Mechanisms of Chronic Pain (with Professor Sascha Alles)

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...and more to come!