Animal Behavior Research blog posts
29 Aug
animal behavior research
Research Methods
Calcium imaging and measuring behavior
What is calcium imaging, and how can you this technique to get a better understanding of complex rodent behavior? Read more about the basic principles and benefits of calcium imaging
17 Aug
animal behavior research
Other (Animal)
6 TED talks to kick off your academic year
Let's get a good warming up for the new academic year. We have compiled six interesting neuroscience TED talks, ranging from optogenetics to AI, to inspire you in the new year.
03 Aug
animal behavior research
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
A 5-HT1A agonist and NMDA antagonist against Parkinson’s disease
Reducing side effects of L-Dopa with 5-HT1A receptor agonists can improve motor activity in a Parkinson’s disease model when combined with NMDA antagonists.
25 Jul
animal behavior research
Research Methods
Everything you need to know about EthoVision XT
Over the last 25 years EthoVision XT has evolved from a video tracking software into an advanced, but user friendly, software platform. In this blogpost we tell you everything you need to know about EthoVision XT!
13 Jul
animal behavior research
Gait and Locomotion
Choosing the right parameters in CatWalk XT
CatWalk XT provides the opportunity to study a variety of gait parameters. But, which parameters should you use for your mouse model? Read this blog to learn more!
23 Jun
animal behavior research
Research Methods
Why you shouldn’t use a black box to measure animal behavior
When studying animal behavior you should avoid using a research software tool that is a black box. What does that mean exactly? It should be easy and user-friendly, but also still flexible.
15 Jun
animal behavior research
Research Methods
The impact of handling technique on rodent welfare and scientific accuracy
Proper handling technique is essential in not only ensuring welfare, but also for reliable results. Check out this blog to learn more about how to handle rodents in an experimental setting!
30 May
animal behavior research
Zebrafish Research
Breathe easy, a novel approach to monitoring respiratory activity in zebrafish
Researchers from the University of Heidelberg used DanioScope in a novel way to objectively measure breathing in zebrafish embryos and larvae.
17 May
animal behavior research
Social Behavior
Understanding mouse social interaction using objective measures
Measuring social interaction is an important, but due to technical limitations, often overlooked part of behavioral research. Live mouse tracker was designed to alleviate this problem.
11 May
animal behavior research
Zebrafish Research
Are fish empathic?
Ever wondered if fish can be empathetic towards each other? Find out in this blog how oxytocin plays a role in fish behavior!