Behavioral Research Blog
09 Apr
human behavior research
Psychology
Understanding social behavior: from observation to insight
Social behavior is everywhere—at home, at work, and in the classroom. Discover what it is, why it matters, and how observing it with the right tools leads to deeper insight into how people connect, communicate, and respond.
08 Apr
animal behavior research
Social Behavior
Measuring social behavior in mice: the power of EthoVision XT 18
Traditional behavioral assays often rely on manual or rudimentary methods. With EthoVision XT 18 the world of measuring social behavior in rodents has been revolutionized. With this tracking software you can easily track up to two animals simultaneously
04 Apr
animal behavior research
Gait and Locomotion
Rat strain and sex matter in spinal cord injury research: insights from CatWalk XT
Researchers from the Central University of Michigan studied how different rat strains and sexes recover from spinal cord compression injuries, providing valuable insights into recovery variability and potential treatment consideration.
02 Apr
animal behavior research
Emotion
Cats and human emotions: A stronger bond than we thought?
A recent study shows cats can detect human emotions through scent—especially fear—suggesting our cat friends might understand us more than we realize.
28 Mar
animal behavior research
Learning and Memory
Does infection cause memory loss?
This article explores new research investigating a link between bacterial-induced inflammation and long-term cognitive impairment. Recent data obtained with the Noldus PhenoTyper and EthoVision XT suggests this relationship is worth investigating.
20 Mar
animal behavior research
Anxiety, Depression and Fear
Does obesity cause anxiety?
In this blog we explore the relation between a high fat diet and anxiety in rodents. Recent data obtained with EthoVision XT show that it might not be as clear cut as it once seemed.
18 Mar
human behavior research
Multimodal
Understanding human behavior at Hofstra's Behavioral Research Lab
Discover how Hofstra University's Behavioral Research in Business Lab, directed by Dr. Anil Mathur, utilizes advanced methods like eye tracking and facial analysis to deepen insights into human behavior and business decision-making.
14 Mar
human behavior research
Other (Human)
What are stimuli in human behavior research?
A stimulus is any object, event, or factor that influences human behavior. It can be something we see, hear, or feel, affecting our decisions and actions. But how do researchers use stimuli in behavioral studies?
17 Feb
human behavior research
Emotion
8 reasons why FaceReader outperforms OpenFace
In this blog post, we’ll break down why FaceReader outperforms OpenFace. We’ll focus on key aspects like accuracy, ease of use, and security—making sure you get reliable results without the hassle.
17 Feb
human behavior research
User Experience
7 Reasons to attend CHI 2025
If you are working in HCI or UX, you are probably familiar with CHI. This conference is organized every year by the international society for Human-Computer Interaction, SIGCHI. Why you should attend CHI 2025?