patch clamp amplifier

A patch clamp amplifier is a precise electronic device used in neuroscience and cellular biology to measure tiny electrical signals from individual cells or their parts. It works by gently attaching a fine pipette to a cell’s membrane, allowing scientists to monitor the flow of ions (charged particles) in and out of the cell. The amplifier detects these small currents and boosts them so they can be accurately recorded and analyzed. This technique helps researchers understand how cells communicate and respond to various stimuli at the electrical level.