Blog posts tagged with mice
21 Feb
animal behavior research
Research Methods
5 reasons that prove why a high-quality camera is essential for video tracking
In animal behavioral research, especially when we're looking at rodents and zebrafish, getting your behavioral analysis right is crucial. Top-notch camera technology therein is a must have.
14 Dec
animal behavior research
Other (Animal)
The Noldus SfN 2023 recap
A quick recap of our SfN 2023. What were some common trends? And what did our trusted customer base most commonly ask for? Find out this and more in this blog!
29 Aug
animal behavior research
Research Methods
Calcium imaging and measuring behavior
What is calcium imaging, and how can you this technique to get a better understanding of complex rodent behavior? Read more about the basic principles and benefits of calcium imaging
17 May
animal behavior research
Social Behavior
Understanding mouse social interaction using objective measures
Measuring social interaction is an important, but due to technical limitations, often overlooked part of behavioral research. Live mouse tracker was designed to alleviate this problem.
08 Dec
animal behavior research
Social Behavior
How to analyze different characteristics of olfaction in rodents
Correct analysis of olfaction is crucial for an accurate interpretation of mouse social behavior. Today's guest article describes how to analyze different characteristics with the olfactory habituation/dishabituation test.
25 Oct
animal behavior research
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
New method for early detection of Alzheimer's disease
The color x-maze can be used to pick up symptoms of Alzheimer's disease in AD-mice months before traditional cognitive tests.
13 Oct
animal behavior research
Other (Animal)
Home cage behavior and epilepsy in the Stargazer mutant mouse
Using long-term home cage behavioral research, scientists successfully created a behavioral characterization of Stargazer mutant mouse, a model often used in epilepsy research.
29 Sep
animal behavior research
Research Methods
What you need to know about the CatWalk gait analysis method
Let's take a little step back and talk about the history and technology of the CatWalk system. What was the reason of creating this gait analysis system for rats and mice? How does it work?
22 Sep
animal behavior research
Learning and Memory
Using video tracking to study operant behavior in rodents
What is operant behavior? And how can we use software such as EthoVision XT to increase our understanding in the learning and memory processes involved in these studies?
31 Aug
animal behavior research
Research Methods
Better together or happier apart? The effects of housing on stress in mice
Does housing mice on their own affect animal welfare and reduce experimental validity? How was EthoVision XT video tracking software used to automate this investigation?