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Hierarchical Mazes
April 19, 2019
Introduction Mazes have formed a part of human culture for thousands of years. As well as serving as a decorative feature and a source of entertainment, mazes…
Nootropics: New Frontiers in Cognitive Enhancement
April 10, 2019
Nootropics represent a class of drugs or dietary supplements aimed at enhancing cognition. Primarily, nootropics target the cognitive domains of executive…
Maze Basics: Light/Dark box
April 2, 2019
First introduced by the researchers Crawley and Goodwin in 1980,[1] the light/dark box consists of two chambers: a small, dark chamber which comprises…
Are there sex differences in the test outcomes?
March 29, 2019
While much of the research in behavioral sciences has focused primarily, often exclusively, on male subjects, a recent renewed focus on sexually divergent…
Mice models of bipolar disorder
March 29, 2019
Introduction to Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder, originally termed manic-depressive disorder, is a devastating neuropsychiatric disease, which is…
The Porteus Maze & the Brain
March 26, 2019
Introduction Mazes have been a part of human culture for thousands of years, although their nature has changed significantly over time. They were originally…
B6.A-Dysfprmd/GeneJ Mouse Strain
March 4, 2019
Overview B6.A-Dysfprmd/GeneJ, also known as BLAJ, is a hybrid strain of mouse model that is characterized by a disease phenotype resembling muscular…
A/HeJ Mouse Strain
February 27, 2019
Overview A/HeJ, also known as A Heston is an inbred strain of mouse in the same family as the A/J strain. It is susceptible to developing a range of different…
129P3/J Mouse Strain
February 25, 2019
Overview 129P3/J is an inbred strain of mouse that is one of the “parental” strains within the 129 family.[1]
The Effects of D-Aspartic Acid on Mouse and Rat Behaviors
February 20, 2019
Aspartic acid, also known as asparaginic acid, is a nonessential amino acid. This means that aspartic acid can be produced by our bodies naturally. This amino…
Murine Models of Neurodegenerative Diseases
February 13, 2019
Neurodegenerative diseases comprise a class of disorders characterized by a progressive loss of neurological function, either by cell death or dysfunction. The…
An Overview of Mouse Models of Prion Disease
February 13, 2019
The intricate world of pathogens and diseases is expanding at an alarming rate. All pathogens, no matter how bizarre, follow the same patterns of replication.…
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Procurement and Customization with Maze Engineers
July 11, 2023
Each research field and study is different. At Maze Engineers, we understand the complexities and unique needs of our customers and are highly experienced in…
How to Calibrate and Measure Electrical Current
June 16, 2023
For many of the automated products Maze Engineers offers, shock delivery is required. Shocks are applied using shock grids. To measure the shock current, you…
Animal Models and Apparatus of Sleep Disorders
June 16, 2023
Sleep problems affect a significant portion of the population, with over half of people in the United States reporting difficulties with sleep or excessive…
Guidelines to Rodent Enclosures and Cages
April 6, 2023
The guidelines for biomedical research involving rodents in the USA are set by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Office of Laboratory Animal…
Manual Versus Automated Animal Mazes
February 22, 2023
The American psychologist Dr. Watson shocked the scientific community when he postulated that “the rodents find their way in the environment with the help of a…
Maximum Volume of Oxygen (VO2) Testing in Rodents
February 8, 2023
Maximum volume of oxygen (VO2max) is a measure of the maximum amount of oxygen that an individual can consume during exercise. VO2max is expressed in…
Lactate Threshold Testing in Rodents
February 7, 2023
Lactate threshold testing is a measure of the intensity of exercise at which lactate begins to accumulate in the blood at a faster rate than it can be removed.…
Rodent Tagging and Identification
January 9, 2023
Animal tagging is a means to identify and distinguish all the individual animals of interest, which applies to wildlife, farm, or laboratory animals. It…
Grip Strength Tests in Rodents
January 9, 2023
The grip strength test is performed by using the grip strength apparatus. It measures the motor functions of rodents when they grasp a specially designed pull bar assembly with a peak amount of force. The peak force applied is displayed on a digital display with precision force gauges. You can either manually record values or use the included software to do so automatically.
Rodent Metabolism and Measurable Metabolic Parameters
December 13, 2022
Metabolism is the sum of chemical reactions involved in sustaining the life of organisms.[1] It constantly provides your body with the energy to perform…
Methods of Cleaning And Sterilization in the Laboratory
December 7, 2022
Microbiology, tissue culture, medical, equipment manufacturing labs, and many research labs and industries need strict sterile environments for their diverse…
What is Operant Behavior and How to Study It
December 7, 2022
Operant behavior describes a type of voluntary goal-directed actions in animals based on the repercussions of previous occurrences. It develops when animals…
