Behavioral Research Blog

Measuring social behavior in rodents: the power of EthoVision

Traditional behavioral assays of multiple animals often rely on manual or rudimentary methods. With EthoVision the world of measuring social behavior in rodents has been revolutionized. Read more in this why EthoVision is the best out of the box tracker.

A personal journey in behavioral analysis: Thigmotaxis with DanioFlow

Dr. Torres-Ruiz has developed a tool for analyze EthoVision data. Her program takes data and transforms it into simplified harmonized data for studying thigmotaxis in zebrafish. However, there is much more that could be achieved with DanioFlow.

Noldus on the Road: animal conferences in 2026

In 2026, Noldus will be attending conferences across behavior and neuroscience research, including events focused on rodents, zebrafish, and more. Visit us to connect with the team, discuss your setup, and get a first look at what we are developing next.

NIH Grant Writing Series: Insider Tips for Funding Success - Part 4

In this last post in the series, Dr William Gerin gives advice how to build a realistic budget, navigate new NIH policies, and write clearly and engagingly so reviewers understand and support your research.

NIH Grant Writing Series: Insider Tips for Funding Success - Part 3

In this series of blog posts, Dr William Gerin gives advice on how to choose the right collaborators, craft a compelling Specific Aims page, and prepare pilot data that convinces reviewers your research is feasible, important, and worth funding.

Behavioral research explained: stimuli, emotion, interaction, and coding

Explore key concepts that shape human behavior research. This post brings together essential ideas that help researchers study behavior with more clarity.

Behind the scenes of a usability test

Through usability testing, real user behavior comes into focus. It reveals hidden friction points and delivers insights that help shape better, more intuitive digital products.

Understanding epilepsy through a new mouse model

A new Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience publication, coauthored by Noldus’ Jason Rogers, examines whether a very small cortical disruption can generate epilepsy. The study sought to explore how focal changes shape both neural function and behavior.

What can I use DanioVision for?

Researchers use zebrafish of all life stages, from embryo's to full adults. These researchers do high-throughput research and are therefore in need of a good automated system. DanioVision is the best tool for this type of research.

How new methods are transforming Autism Research

Researchers apply behavioral and physiological tools in everyday environments to study autism as it truly happens. These real-world approaches bring research closer to daily life and deepen our understanding of human behavior.

Eye tracking without the expensive hardware: powered by FaceReader

Ever wondered what really catches someone’s eye? FaceReader now includes webcam-based eye tracking, giving you powerful insights into where people look, how they feel, and what drives their decisions. No extra hardware required.

FAQ: tips and tricks for CatWalk XT

We've compiled a list of the most asked questions by CatWalk XT users. For this blog we have asked our best trainers to answer these questions. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned user, there is something here for everyone.