See and hear real neurons firing — live, in your classroom.
The Neuron SpikerBox lets students record actual action potentials from invertebrate neurons. This is real electrophysiology — the same technique used in research labs around the world — made accessible for classrooms, homeschools, and curious minds.
Key features:
- Records real action potentials (spikes) from cockroach leg neurons
- Built-in speaker — hear 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 Talks — the tool that started the Backyard Brains movement. Pairs with cockroaches (sold separately) and the Neuropharmacology Kit for expanded experiments.
