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Maze Basics: Sleep Fragmentation Chambers
May 13, 2022
Sleep is essential for our body and mind to recharge, keeping the body healthy and alleviating diseases. Having a good night's sleep increases our energy and…
Rodent Models of Social Anxiety Disorders
November 19, 2021
Fear is something we try to do without in life – which is also the very reason they exist, to provide salient physical and psychological cues and help us…
Animal Models of Migraine Headaches
August 16, 2021
Migraines are best known for their severe, pulsating headaches, along with more variable associated symptoms such as hypersensitivity to lights and sounds,…
Animal Models of Executive Function
July 5, 2021
The brain acts as a “black box” where sensory inputs are processed and transformed into action to survive and succeed. As the organism becomes more complex,…
Modeling Intelligence in Rodents
July 2, 2021
Nicola Tesla, Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, and Stephan Hawking are names associated with high intelligence. People want to understand this fascinating trait…
Mouse Models of Glioblastoma
June 28, 2021
Glioblastoma, also known as glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), is a high-grade (grade 4) glioma brain tumor. It’s considered an aggressive tumor, as it’s related…
Relevance of Animal Models of Eating Disorders
June 25, 2021
We are what we eat. In the modern world, there is much pressure to eat well and keep fit. The simple task of eating and surviving is made so much harder with…
Animal Models of Korsakoff Syndrome
June 21, 2021
Alcohol, a cultural component in most of the western world, is a trillion dollars contributor to the global economy as well as a billion dollars of medical…
Rodent Models for Alzheimer’s Disease in Drug Testing
June 18, 2021
The number of people living with Alzheimer’s Disease is rapidly increasing with estimates that more than 12.7 million people over the age of 65 will be…
Modeling Chronic Stress
June 14, 2021
In order to survive, our bodies need to constantly adapt to environmental challenges. This process of regulation is called homeostasis[1] and describes…
Mouse Models of Restricted Repetitive Behavior in Autism
June 7, 2021
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a heterogeneous neurodevelopmental disorder for behavioral deficits. For more information on autism, check out this article.…
Modeling Genetic Diversity in Alzheimer's Disease
June 4, 2021
With the increase in life expectancy, there’s been a growing concern about the prevalence and incidence of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), which is the major cause…
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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…
