Learning and Memory blog posts
Learning and memory studies lie at the basis of many questions within the behavioral neuroscience domain. Ranging from basic phenotype characterization to investigating complex neurological disease models. Read more on learning and memory studies on the Behavioral Research Blog.
20 Aug
animal behavior research
Learning and Memory
What is a placebo? And how does it work?
The placebo effect reveals how belief alone can influence pain and symptoms. Recent research uncovers brain mechanisms, like the panacea effect, involved in this effect in mice
05 Dec
animal behavior research
Learning and Memory
Unlocking the link between CNS infections and cognitive decline
Bacterial infections in the brain can have lasting effects even after recovery. In this blog we will look a study that used PhenoTyper and the CognitionWall to study the mechanisms behind this cognitive impairment.
23 Feb
animal behavior research
Learning and Memory
Air pollution and brain development, mouse behavior gives insight
Air pollution can have major detrimental effects on health. But, what happens to brain development if a mouse is only exposed in early life. Researchers from the University of Washington studied just that.
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?
28 Jul
animal behavior research
Learning and Memory
Guest blog: Having a look at operant behavior
Scientists from Idorsia Pharmaceuticals in Switzerland provide an expert view on operant behavior, and how we can improve our understanding of this complex behavior with the help of video tracking.
17 Jun
animal behavior research
Learning and Memory
WHY use a Y-maze? Automating learning and memory tests in rodents
Y-maze testing is exactly what you would think: a maze with three arms that maze rodents have to navigate on their way to food, shelter, or another reward. It is often used to test spatial learning, but why?
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?
29 Jul
animal behavior research
Learning and Memory
5 proven ways to measure spatial learning in rodents
What is spatial learning, why is it important and how do we measure it? Here we dive into 5 different behavioral tests that specifically measure spatial learning and memory in rodents.
23 Oct
animal behavior research
Learning and Memory
Studying spatial learning and memory with Cincinnati Water Maze
Studying spatial learning and memory is important to develop treatment for Alzheimer's and other diseases influencing on orientation and navigation. One way to study it is with Cincinnati Water Maze.
03 Sep
animal behavior research
Learning and Memory
Decoding memories during day and night
Unraveling the role of protein synthesis in memory storage across the day and night in a mouse model - how researchers are gaining insights into sleep deprivation and its consequences.