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April 14, 2026

Spot the Differences in Developing Brain Circuits: How Organoids Replay Innate ‘Backbone’ Burst Motifs

Dr. Filippo Galluzzi

HD-MEA recordings reveal recurring “backbone” burst motifs in developing brain organoids and neonatal slices. The study highlights structured early network activity not seen in 2D cultures.

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March 10, 2026

Getting Started with Closed-Loop Experiments on HD-MEAs

Robert Jelitto

A practical introduction to building real-time feedback loops with stimulation and recording on HD-MEAs. This post shows the core workflow behind closed-loop experiments in MaxLab Live.

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February 24, 2026

Closed-loop training of organoids to balance a Cartpole (Inverted Pendulum)

Dr. Zhuoliang (Ed) Li

Can living cortical organoids learn a control task? Robbins et al. show they can, balancing a cartpole via real-time, closed-loop stimulation on MaxOne HD-MEAs.

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January 27, 2026

Mapping Neuronal Diversity: Functional Validation of Induced Neurons with HD-MEAs and DeePhys

Francesco Modena

Dive into a Science validating induced-neuron diversity by linking transcriptomics to electrophysiology with MaxTwo + DeePhys.

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February 14, 2024

New Therapeutic Target in the Fight Against ALS

Dr. Patricia Valerio

A Nature study presents a human iPSC-derived neuronal network model that reveals how TDP-43 dysfunction drives neurotoxicity in ALS/FTLD and highlights NPTX2 as a promising therapeutic target. Using MaxWell Biosystems' MaxOne HD-MEAs, the team captured high-resolution functional readouts of these networks, supporting detailed characterization from network down to single-cell features.

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May 22, 2025

MaxWell Biosystems Launches Commercial Expansion: Strengthening Regional Presence in EMEA

Dr. Marie Obien

MaxWell Biosystems AG is advancing its global go-to-market strategy with the establishment of a dedicated EMEA regional team, expanding its presence and partnerships across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

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February 27, 2026

Automation, practical guides and upcoming events

Edition No. 1
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2026
Explore MaxWell Biosystems’ 2026 focus on automation, practical resources, and upcoming events. See how we are supporting reproducible workflows and scalable research.
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December 23, 2025

A short 2025 Recap, Publications and Happy Holidays!

Edition No. 3
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2025
A look back at the milestones, collaborations, events, and publications that shaped 2025 at MaxWell Biosystems. From new product launches to community moments, discover some of the highlights that made this year memorable.
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