If You Give a Mouse a Concussion . . .

SI Staff | Apr 17, 2014

If You Give a Mouse a Concussion . . .

The anaesthetized mouse is prepared for the procedure.

The anaesthetized mouse is prepared for the procedure

A technician shaves the area of the skull to be studied.

A technician shaves the area of the skull to be studied

The skull is then shaved down, concussing the mouse.

The skull is then shaved down, concussing the mouse

The mouse is secured to a mount.

The mouse is secured to a mount

The mount is placed under the microscope.

The mount is placed under the microscope

The thinning of the skull allows the microscope to peer directly into the brain.

The thinning of the skull allows the microscope to peer directly into the brain