Animal Behavior Research blog posts
15 May
animal behavior research
Anxiety, Depression and Fear
The lonely brain: is resilience biologically encoded?
Social isolation causes depression to some, but not to everyone. With the use of EthoVision XT, researchers were able to research the biological processes underlying depression. Read this blog to learn more about their insights.
29 Apr
animal behavior research
Research Methods
FAQ: Getting started with PhenoTyper
What is the best lighting for my experiment? How do I clean my system? Can I use any bedding for my set up? These are all valid questions when you are starting out with PhenoTyper. In this blog we will cover some of the most asked questions.
18 Apr
animal behavior research
Zebrafish Research
Tiny plastics, big problems: do nanoplastics affect neurodevelopment?
Nanoplastics are everywhere in the news nowadays. But how exactly do they influence our development. Researchers used DanioVision and EthoVision XT to track the development and behavior of exposed zebrafish. Keep reading to see their results
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.
13 Feb
animal behavior research
Other (Animal)
Decoding Gorillas’ gestures: Insights into primate communication
Western lowland gorillas use gestures to negotiate and even display 'accents' in their communication. A new study explores these complex social interactions, offering insights into language evolution.
31 Jan
animal behavior research
Other (Animal)
Neuroscience conferences you should visit in 2025
Conferences are a great place to network and learn. However, there are many different conferences to choose from. In this blog we have outlined our favourite conferences of 2025.