The Stereotaxic Brain Atlas of the Egyptian Fruit Bat: A Comprehensive Guide for Neuroscientists

The Stereotaxic Brain Atlas of the Egyptian Fruit Bat, authored by Raya Eilam-Altstadter, is a groundbreaking resource for neuroscientists. This atlas provides the first-ever detailed stereotaxic mapping of the Egyptian fruit bat’s brain, making it an essential tool for researchers working with this emerging model in neuroscience.

Key Features of the Atlas

This comprehensive atlas contains 87 plates of coronal brain sections from adult Egyptian fruit bats. Each plate features one hemisphere stained with cresyl violet (Nissl) and the other hemisphere stained with either AChE or Parvalbumin. These detailed sections allow researchers to precisely target specific brain areas for various neuroscientific investigations, including electrophysiology, optogenetics, pharmacology, and lesioning.

Benefits for Researchers

The Stereotaxic Brain Atlas of the Egyptian Fruit Bat is not only beneficial for researchers working directly with these bats but also for those interested in comparative neuroanatomy of the mammalian brain. By providing accurate and detailed stereotaxic coverage of the Egyptian fruit bat’s forebrain, this atlas helps in delineating brain structures that were previously not well-defined in any bat species.

Publication Details

The Stereotaxic Brain Atlas of the Egyptian Fruit Bat was published by Elsevier Science on July 4, 2021. It is available in English and features ISBNs 9780128192979 and 9780128192986 for easy reference and ordering.