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Opioid Induced Hyperalgesia
February 13, 2018
History of Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia Chronic pain is a significant problem in both the United States and Europe. Research suggests it affects 30 – 40% of the…
A Guide To Animal Seizure Models
February 5, 2018
Translation, regardless of the medium it’s put to use, always consists of challenges and difficulties. Aiming for a perfect copy paste scenario is highly…
The Effects of Creatine on Mice Behavior
January 23, 2018
Depression and altered behavior often result from stressful situations. The brain interprets these situations and decides if they are life-threatening, then…
Maze Basics: Balance Beam Laboratory Apparatus
January 5, 2018
Welcome back to Maze Basics! Today, we’re going to talk about the balance beam test. In gymnastics, the balance beam was an elevated beam that you carefully…
Effect of High Fructose Diet on Mouse Behavior
December 28, 2017
In a previous topic, we discussed the adverse effects of overconsumption of saturated fatty acids which are a common component of the Western diet. Now, we…
Effects of Saturated Fat on Mice Behavior
December 22, 2017
Although lipids are necessary components for sustaining life on this planet, saturated fats can have quite adverse effects. Saturated fats are becoming more…
Cognitive Testing in Pigs
November 20, 2017
A quick read of the most current neuroscience headlines may provide the impression that nearly all animal testing is performed in rodents. Whether it’s testing…
Maze Basics: Hole Board Apparatus
November 14, 2017
Welcome to Maze Basics! Today, we’re going to talk about the hole board apparatus. The hole board test is interesting because it’s so versatile. We’ll talk…
Home Sweet Home: How Housing Conditions Influence Rodent Behavior
October 31, 2017
Imagine two different people: one spends nearly all of their time in a small apartment. The walls are white and lacking decor, and the rest of the space is…
Modeling Impulsive Behavior In Mice
October 24, 2017
A hallmark of our species is the ability to make decisions based on reason and logical thinking. Hundreds of choices bombard us every day, and without the…
Animal Models of Pain
October 17, 2017
Pain Pain is a physiological and emotional response to a noxious stimulus. Pain receptors (nociceptors) throughout the body convey sensation from mechanical…
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Mouse Models
October 10, 2017
Disabilities occupy a wide spectrum of types and form. Not being able to see, hear, walk, and talk are all heavy burdens to the affected and his or her…
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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…
