Recording Neuronal Field Excitatory Postsynaptic Potentials in Acute Hippocampal Slices

Source: Weng, W., et al. Recording Synaptic Plasticity in Acute Hippocampal Slices Maintained in a Small-volume Recycling-, Perfusion-, and Submersion-type Chamber System. J. Vis. Exp. (2018). This video demonstrates the procedure for setting up a brain slice in a submersion chamber to record synaptic activity. The process involves securing the slice on lens paper, maintaining a continuous flow of artificial cerebrospinal fluid (aCSF) to ensure neuronal viability, and accurately positioning the stimulation and recording electrodes relative to a specific brain region of interest. This setup allows for precise monitoring of baseline synaptic activity and the effects of electrical stimulation.