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Startle Response: Acoustic Startle Reflex Response 101
May 15, 2014
Today’s topic is the acoustic startle reflex response (in mice/rats). Many of you may be familiar with this term, but may not really know what it is or why it…
Morris Water Maze vs. Barnes Maze
May 4, 2014
In recent years there have been trends in the usage of the Morris water maze and the Barnes maze, as they have different strengths yet both assess navigation…
T Mazes vs. Y Mazes
May 4, 2014
At MazeEngineers, we get a lot of questions regarding the difference between two similar tests: The T maze and the Y maze. There are many similarities, but we…
Check out our wallpaper! (We nerd out with mice)
January 7, 2014
Things to remember while setting up your mouse experiment
January 6, 2014
Ordering mice: This can take months for certain genotypes, so prepare! Its often the case where some mice are actually stored via frozen embryos, so make sure…
The Biomolecular processes of conciousness
January 5, 2014
The nature of consciousness, the mechanism by which it occurs in the brain, and its ultimate place in the universe are unknown. Two scientists proposed in the…
I'll never think about the brain the same way again
January 3, 2014
Its pretty amazing huh? I leaves me speechless. The Brain of a mouse via the "BrainBow" method (like Rainbow!)
Domains of Behavioral Tests
January 3, 2014
Hey Folks! We often hear from scientists and researchers to be that they have a hard time differentiating the many types of behavioral tests! We made this…
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How to Calibrate and Measure Electrical Current
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Animal Models and Apparatus of Sleep Disorders
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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…
