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Using Bioluminescence Imaging in Behavioral Studies
July 25, 2020
Optics and imaging have revolutionized medical research in recent decades, leading to advancements in behavioral research techniques such as bioluminescence…
Exploring Precision Medicine in Behavioral Research
July 25, 2020
There are no “one size fits all” treatments in some fields of medicine. Although patients may share the same broad diagnosis, their disease characteristics can…
Ulcerative Dermatitis
April 27, 2020
Ulcerative dermatitis is a type of behavioral abnormality that specifically leads to a skin disorder. The disorder occurs due to excessive scratching.
Impulsive Behaviors
April 27, 2020
Impulsive behaviors are characterized by repeating flexible behaviors that are driven by an inappropriate goal. The behaviors occur at an inappropriate moment…
The Effects of Ritalin on Mouse and Rat Behaviors
April 20, 2020
Ritalin has been prescribed for decades to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). More recently, its popularity has surged among healthy people…
Drugs That Block Operant Conditioning
April 20, 2020
Learning is a dynamic cognitive process that can be enhanced or decreased by the function of specific drugs. In fact, all steps of the learning process, i.e.,…
Episodic Memory in Humans and Rodents
April 15, 2020
Perhaps you’ve had the experience of mentally traveling back in time to an event after it is brought up in a conversation, such as a wedding day or a funeral.…
The Effects of Adderall on Rodent Behavior
April 15, 2020
Presently, Adderall is the 27th most prescribed medication in the United States, with over 24 million prescriptions in 2020. Given its accelerating use,…
Aging as a Disease Model and Therapeutic Target for Neurodegenerative Diseases
March 31, 2020
Aging is the progressive degeneration of physiological structure and function. Although people are living longer on average (thanks to improved medical…
Microglial Physiology and Behavior
March 22, 2020
Since microglia do not have as clear-cut of a relationship with behavior as neurons do, understanding their role is a challenge as many factors need to be…
Environmental Effects on Microglia and Behavior
March 22, 2020
Did you know that the environment can affect microglia? Although microglia protect the brain by providing the immune response, they can still be affected by…
Microglia Aging and Behavior
March 22, 2020
Aging doesn’t just mean wrinkles, it also means changes in microglia functioning. Because aging is associated with microglial dysfunction, ultimately affecting…
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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…
