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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…
- Animal Models
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.…
- Animal Models
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…
- Maze Basics
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.
- Behaviors and Anatomy
- Resources
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…
- Resources
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…
- Behaviors and Anatomy
- Operant
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…
- Maze Basics
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…
- Disease Models
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…
- Disease Models
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,…