Blog Posts Tagged With Novel Object Test

The many uses of the PhenoTyper
01 Feb animal behavior research Research Methods

The many uses of the PhenoTyper

With its new top unit, the PhenoTyper is even more versatile than before. Follow in the footsteps of those who have already added the PhenoTyper to their lab and learn all about its varied applications.
Zebrafish Research made easy: a dive into the Gerlai Lab
02 Nov animal behavior research Zebrafish Research

Zebrafish Research made easy: a dive into the Gerlai Lab

Recently, we published a customer story on the Gerlai Zebrafish Lab in Toronto. In this blog we would like to tell you about the things we learned that could not fit into the video.
Advancing the novel object test: 3D printing and deep learning
17 Nov animal behavior research Learning and Memory

Advancing the novel object test: 3D printing and deep learning

To improve standardisation and consistency in the novel object test, Spry et al designed the 'CapTouch' system: capacative objects that can automatically register interaction. But what about deep learning in EthoVision XT?
Is a unique calcium regulating mechanism a cause of Gulf War Illness?
25 Jul animal behavior research Anxiety, Depression and Fear

Is a unique calcium regulating mechanism a cause of Gulf War Illness?

Gulf War Illness (GWI) is potentially caused by organophosphate exposure. Through behavioral experiments, using a DFP rat model, researchers tested levetiracetam as a potential cure.
How mice regain their memory: Betaine against Alzheimer’s Disease
15 Apr animal behavior research Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

How mice regain their memory: Betaine against Alzheimer’s Disease

As a potential Alzheimer medicine, betaine was tested on an AD animal model in a novel object recognition test. Using video tracking, scientists studied the influence of betaine and betaine transporter on mouse memory.
How sleep heals the brain
10 Feb animal behavior research Other (Animal)

How sleep heals the brain

We sleep a large portion of our lives. And now researchers have proven that it can heal the brain.
Dementia symptoms following surgery
03 Sep animal behavior research Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Dementia symptoms following surgery

This week we have a guest post by Iris Hovens. She has done some really interesting research into the consequences of surgery in terms of reduced memory and concentration problems.
Top 5 novel object recognition articles
26 Nov animal behavior research Other (Animal)

Top 5 novel object recognition articles

Novel object recognition is one of the most commonly used behavioral tests on laboratory rodents. It is also easily automated with video tracking software. Want to know how?
Using several behavioral tests to investigate the role of the NR1 gene in schizo
26 Jul animal behavior research Other (Animal)

Using several behavioral tests to investigate the role of the NR1 gene in schizo

Studies of the mental disorder schizophrenia in lab animals often include behavioral tests to investigate social behavior, cognitive abilities, and motor functioning.
Mice with Alzheimer’s disease walk well but remember poorly
18 Jul animal behavior research Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Mice with Alzheimer’s disease walk well but remember poorly

A large number of genetically engineered mouse models are available to study different aspects of Alzheimer’s disease.

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