Blog posts tagged with morris water maze
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.
10 Mar
animal behavior research
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
A plant-based treatment for Alzheimer's disease?
Researchers are constantly looking for new ways to treat Alzheimer's disease. Can Dioscin, a plant-based steroid, decrease the symptoms in mice?
07 Jul
animal behavior research
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Part 2: How researchers use the Morris water maze to find treatments for AD
In this second part of a two-part mini series, we highlight two more studies on potential Alzheimer’s disease treatments that are investigated using a Morris water maze.
30 Jun
animal behavior research
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
How researchers use the Morris water maze to find treatments for Alzheimer's
In this first part of a two-part mini series, we highlight how potential Alzheimer’s disease treatments are being investigated using a Morris water maze.
11 Aug
animal behavior research
Research Methods
EthoVision XT and the Morris Water Maze: expert tips and tricks
Neuroscientist Colleen McSweeney, Ph.D. shares her expert knowledge on using EthoVision XT and the Morris Water Maze.
From a brief history to valuable tips and tricks, here is all you need to know on automated tracking.
14 Nov
animal behavior research
Other (Animal)
Decreased learning abilities in diabetic rats: Silymarin to the rescue
Silymarin is a substance that works as an antioxidant, is anti-inflammatory and increases BDNF levels. After supplementing silymarin to diabetic rats, typical diabetes symptoms were greatly improved.
08 Apr
animal behavior research
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Diazepam in the battle against Alzheimer’s
Scientists have found out that a low dose of the tranquilizer diazepam reduces the breakdown of neurons, seen in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
15 Feb
animal behavior research
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Alzheimer's research - From prevention research to natural treatment
Experts estimate that by 2050, 100 million people will have Alzheimer’s disease (AD), which is a shockingly large number. Learn more about the research that has been done in order to find a cure.
12 Jun
animal behavior research
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Alzheimer research and the Morris water maze task
First developed in 1981 by Richard Morris, the Morris water maze task is still one of the most popular tests for memory and learning in rodents.
30 May
animal behavior research
Other (Animal)
The effects of parasitic infections on learning and memory in mice
Worm infections can cause cognitive problems. But it’s unclear if it affects learning, memory, or both.