Surgical Techniques: GRIN Lens & Baseplate Surgery
Surgical Techniques: GRIN Lens & Baseplate Surgery
This lesson will go through the theory and practical techniques for implanting a GRIN lens for imaging in mice.
Topics covered in this lesson
- Implanted GRIN lens: V3 vs V4
- Surgery and implantation
- Virus injection
- Implant lens
- Cement baseplate
- Overview of implant surgery
- Skull preparation
- Craniotomy and aspiration of cortex
- Insert and secure lens
- Protect lens
- Overview of baseplating
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