Multielectrode Array

Unlike traditional MEA recordings that can only measure field potentials, the IntraCell uses a laser to precisely optoporate cardiomyocytes underneath each electrode. 

According to a recent study published by The Lancet Neurology with contributions from the World Health Organization (WHO), neurological conditions such as, dementia, epilepsy, stroke, and migraine affect more than three billion people worldwide, making these conditions the leading cause of illness and disability globally. Despite advances in neuroscience research, many of these conditions do not have fully effective treatments, making the development of innovative therapies a pressing need.

Microelectrode arrays – also known as “multielectrode arrays” or MEAs – are powerful tools used in neuroscience, cardiac research, and pharmacology to study the electrical activity of excitable tissues like neurons and cardiac cells. But what exactly is an MEA system, and how do they work?