Animal Behavior Research Blog Posts

SfN 2024: Noldus reflects on key trends in Neuroscience
24 Oct animal behavior research Other (Animal)

SfN 2024: Noldus reflects on key trends in Neuroscience

The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) 2024 conference is behind us! What did we spot as the latest trends? And will we be joining the conference again next year?
Our gut microbiota influences how we feel
18 Sep animal behavior research Anxiety, Depression and Fear

Our gut microbiota influences how we feel

Our guts are our second brain. But how does that work? Researchers implanted the gut flora of depressed mice into non-depressed mice and observed the results.
What is a placebo? And how does it work?
20 Aug animal behavior research Learning and Memory

What is a placebo? And how does it work?

The placebo effect reveals how belief alone can influence pain and symptoms. Recent research uncovers brain mechanisms, like the panacea effect, involved in this effect in mice
All the little things that affect your animals' behavior
01 Aug animal behavior research Research Methods

All the little things that affect your animals' behavior

In behavioral research, even the smallest details can significantly influence the behavior of animals. Understanding these nuances is crucial for the accuracy of your data.
Understanding phase dispersion in CatWalk XT
11 Jul animal behavior research Gait and Locomotion

Understanding phase dispersion in CatWalk XT

CatWalk XT 10.7 introduced circular graphs for phase dispersion and coupling. In this blog post we go over these parameters, and how they are calculated.
Did you know about these tips and tricks in EthoVision XT?
13 Jun animal behavior research Research Methods

Did you know about these tips and tricks in EthoVision XT?

Whether you are a seasoned user of EthoVision XT or just starting out. There is always an opportunity to learn more about the best video tracking software available.
Did you know you can (semi) socially house tethered animals?
02 May animal behavior research Social Behavior

Did you know you can (semi) socially house tethered animals?

Socially housing tethered animals can be challenging, but also crucially beneficial to your study. Read more about how with our PhenoTyper we can solve that dilemma!
5 reasons to attend Measuring Behavior 2024
22 Apr animal behavior research Other (Animal)

5 reasons to attend Measuring Behavior 2024

Measuring Behavior is the conference for all those interested in new methods and tools for measuring the behavior of people and animals. Have a look at all the great learning and networking opportunities you can have.
What makes Noldus special in measuring behavior?
20 Mar animal behavior research Research Methods

What makes Noldus special in measuring behavior?

Why do we write e-books, white papers and even this blog? What drives us in behavioral research? And why choose Noldus?
CatWalk XT gait analysis vs treadmills
29 Feb animal behavior research Gait and Locomotion

CatWalk XT gait analysis vs treadmills

In this blog post, we will discuss how the CatWalk XT method and treadmill method for gait analysis differ from each other, and what you should consider about both methods when performing gait analysis.

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