Intracranial Depth Electrode (IMAGE)

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Intracranial Depth Electrode

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This photograph shows an intracranial depth electrode used to record brain signals from within the brain and a one-cent coin for size comparison. The microwires protruding from the tip of the electrode (left) record action potentials from individual neurons.

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Courtesy of Reber et al.

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