Instrumentation
The equipment (animal testing apparatus, video recording, etc.) and methods used in the Biobehavioral Research Core cover a wide range of behavioral domains. In addition, powerful application software is available to track and analyze the behavior, movement, and activity of animals in real-time or from pre-recorded video files.
Sensory and Motor Function
- Neurological Screen
- Open Field Test
- Rotor-Rod
- Cylinder Test
- Grip Strength
- Balance Beam Walking
Affective Behavior
- Elevated Plus Maze
- Forced Swim Test
- Tail Suspension Test
- Pre Pulse Inhibition
Pain
- Randall-Selitto Test (Analgesy-Meter)
- Von Frey Method
- Flinch-Jump Test
Tracking and Other Software
- ANY-Maze
- Noldus EthoVision
- Gemini
- PAS pathway
- PAS reporter
Cognition
- Barnes Maze
- Fear Conditioning Test
- Passive Avoidance Test
- Object Recognition
- T- and Y-Mazes
- 8-Arm Radial Maze
Social Behavior
- Sociability
- Social Interaction
- Social Novelty Preference Test
- Social Memory
Stereotyped Behavior/Repetitive Behavior
- Circling
- Jumping
- Repetitive Self-Grooming
Have Questions or Need Help?
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