Brain slice

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001469",
  "term": "Brain slice",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A thin section of brain tissue, maintained alive in vitro, used for neurophysiological and neuropharmacological studies. These preparations allow researchers to investigate neuronal activity, synaptic transmission, and the effects of chemical agents on neural circuits under controlled conditions. Slice thickness often ranges from 200 to 500 micrometers.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "brain",
    "neural network",
    "synapse"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 853 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/brain-slice/"
}