Behavioral Research Blog

From observation to insight

Across research, education, and product development, labs need tools to capture and understand human behavior with precision. This blog shows how combining Viso and The Observer XT empowers teams to gain richer insights and make data-driven decisions.

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.

NIH Grant Writing Series: Insider Tips for Funding Success - Part 2

In NIH grant writing, your collaborators can make or break your proposal. Learn how to choose the right team - those who bring expertise, credibility, and real value to your research and your reviewers.

NIH Grant Writing Series: Insider Tips for Funding Success - Part 1

In this series of blog posts, Dr William Gerin will provide advice for writing an excellent, award-winning NIH proposal. Topics include registration, prep, specific aims, formatting, the proposal itself, budgeting, collaborators, and different mechanisms.

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

7 things you need to know about FaceReader

Are you looking for guidance in getting started with your facial expression analysis? Or want to get more out of your FaceReader setup? Keep reading to learn 7 essential things you need to know about FaceReader!

Understanding social behavior

Social behavior is everywhere—at home, at work, and in the classroom. Discover what it is, why it matters, and how observing it with the right tools leads to deeper insight into how people connect, communicate, and respond.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Understanding human behavior at Hofstra's Behavioral Research Lab

Discover how Hofstra University's Behavioral Research in Business Lab, directed by Dr. Anil Mathur, utilizes advanced methods like eye tracking and facial analysis to deepen insights into human behavior and business decision-making.