Inkube: an all-in-one solution for neuron culturing, electrophysiology, and fluidic exchange

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Authors: Benedikt Maurer, Selina Fassbind, Tobias Ruff, Jens Duru, Giusy Spacone, Theo Rodde, János Vörös, Stephan J. Ihle
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Abstract

experiments. We finally provide a proof-of-concept experiment for drug screening applications, where inkube automatically and precisely varies the concentration of magnesium ions in the medium. Given its high level of autonomy, the system can record, stimulate, and control the medium continuously without user intervention. Both the hardware and the software of inkube are completely open-source.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Neuroscience and Neural Engineering Planarian Biology and Electrostimulation Ion channel regulation and function

Publication details

Journal / source
Lab on a Chip
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
26
Issue
6
Pages
2074–2089
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN