Animal Behavior Research blog posts
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.
07 Jan
animal behavior research
Research Methods
Unlock the full potential of your research tools
Unlock the full potential of your research with Noldus Academy. Discover expert-led courses, on-demand tutorials, and webinars that help you master Noldus software, boost efficiency, and ensure high-quality data collection.
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?
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.
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
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.
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.