Allen Brain Observatory (IMAGE) Allen Institute Caption Optical physiology manager, Jerome Lecoq, Ph.D. and optical physiology research associate, Kate Roll, inspect one of the standardized microscope platforms from the Allen Brain Observatory used to record the real-time cellular activity in the visual cortex of mice as they were shown a variety of stimuli, pictures and movies. Credit Allen Institute Usage Restrictions With credit to Allen Institute License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.