Posts by Steffen van Heijningen

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.

Unlock the full potential of your research tools

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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?

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.

Did you know you can (semi) socially house tethered animals?

Socially housing tethered animals can be challenging, but also crucially beneficial to your study. Read more about how with our PhenoTyper we can solve that dilemma!

What makes Noldus special in measuring behavior?

Why do we write e-books, white papers and even this blog? What drives us in behavioral research? And why choose Noldus?

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.

Agricultural pesticides and Parkinson's Disease: current screening procedures

Parkinson's disease, what are its symptoms? What role do environmental toxins play in its development? And why should we be critical on current toxin research methods?

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!

How to study social behavior and dyadic interactions

Social behavior is often studied by psychology researchers using the Round Robin design, especially in dyads. It ensures that all participants in a group interact with each other.

What can you expect from Noldus at SfN 2023?

Whether you are or aren't going to Neuroscience 2023, we would love to give you a sneak preview of our latest innovations!

8 reasons why EthoVision XT is the superior video tracking software

Discover the unparalleled efficiency and user-friendliness of EthoVision XT, the superior video tracking platform in behavioral research, offering advanced features and worldwide recognition.