Neuron SpikerBox

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.