Multi-area brain monitoring probe 3 (IMAGE) University of California - San Diego Caption The flexible neural probe allows the working distance of the microscope to be close to the surface (top), while a conventional probe with rigid parts makes the working distance (red arrows) much farther (bottom). Credit Nature Neuroscience Usage Restrictions Please credit: Nature Neuroscience License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.