See and hear real neurons firinglive, in your classroom.
The Neuron SpikerBox lets students record actual action potentials from invertebrate neurons. This is real electrophysiologythe same technique used in research labs around the worldmade accessible for classrooms, homeschools, and curious minds.
Key features:
- Records real action potentials (spikes) from cockroach leg neurons
- Built-in speakerhear each spike as it fires
- Connects to laptops, smartphones, and tablets for visual recording via Spike Recorder software
- Beginner-friendly yet powerful enough for undergraduate and graduate research
What’s included:
- Neuron SpikerBox unit
- Recording electrode (silver wire)
- USB cable
- Cork board and pins for preparation
What students learn:
- What a real action potential looks and sounds like
- How neurons encode information through firing rate
- Thresholds, refractory periods, and rate coding
- Foundation for advanced topics: neuropharmacology, sensory coding, neural adaptation
Who it’s for:
- AP Biology, anatomy, and neuroscience classrooms
- Undergraduate teaching labs
- Science fair projects
- Anyone who wants to experience real neuroscience, not just read about it
As seen in Greg Gage’s TED Talksthe tool that started the Backyard Brains movement. Pairs with cockroaches (sold separately) and the Neuropharmacology Kit for expanded experiments.
