Perception and Encoding of Temporally Patterned Odour Stimuli in Mice
Dr. Dasgupta explains his unique methodology and applications for analyzing the temporal structure of odour plumes.
#ExpertAnswers: John Hasenau and Stefano Gaburro on Biosafety in Animal Modeling
John Hasenau and Stefano Gaburro answer questions from a webinar where they discuss current biosafety requirements and what home cage monitoring can teach us in bioexclusion and biocontainment studies.
Optogenetics Telemetry – Shining a Light on Long-Term Optogenetic Stimulation with Telemetry
Dr. Sarah-Jane Guild provides an introduction to optogenetics, discusses the advantages of implantable optogenetics telemetry and reviews data collection using the Kaha Sciences Optogenetics system.
Improving Animal Modeling with 24/7 Home Cage Monitoring in Bioexclusion & Biocontainment Mouse Housing Systems
Experts discuss current biosafety requirements and what home cage monitoring can teach us in bioexclusion and biocontainment studies.
The Use of Home Cage Monitoring to Determine Whether Individual Male Mouse Activity Patterns Correlate With Nest Complexity
It is well established that nesting materials are an important inclusion for mouse cages. We wanted to determine whether there was a significant difference in mice activity when offered three different material choices and whether there was any correlation between activity in the cage and nest complexity.
#ExpertAnswers: Kaushikaram Subramanian & Volker Enzmann on the Optomotor Reflex
In this episode of Expert Answers, Drs. Subramanian & Enzmann share case studies and experimental data from various applications using a newly developed automated system to measure vision based on the optomotor reflex.
Locomotor Activity: refinement, reduction and replicability ‘round the clock in animal studies
A growing body of evidence suggests that Home Cage Monitoring studies are becoming key tools for in vivo animal research for three main reasons: reduction in animal distress thereby increasing welfare, minimization of biases (wanted and unwanted), and increased reproducibility of data.
Odor delivery with the 220A Olfactometer from Aurora Scientific
Chris Rand discusses the updated 200A Olfactometer from Aurora Scientific. He walks through setting up the system before sharing best practices, all while demonstrating the integral functions of the system.
Measuring Visual Acuity and Contrast Sensitivity by Optomotor Reflex in Rodents
Experts discuss case studies and experimental data from various applications using a newly developed automated system to measure vision based on the optomotor reflex.
#ExpertAnswers: John Cirrito & Candace Rhode-Johnson on Micro-dialysis and Neuroscience
In this episode of Expert Answers, John Cirrito and Candace Rhode-Johnson discuss the use of a novel movement responsive rodent caging system.
#ExpertAnswers: Konrad Juczewski and Mary Ann Go on Place Cell Mapping and Stress Monitoring
Konrad Juczewski and Mary Ann Go discuss 2-photon imaging of hippocampal place cells and on stress monitoring in head-fixed, awake and behaving mice.
Turn Away from Traditional Tethering and Towards a Better Method for Data Collection
Experts discuss the use of a novel movement responsive rodent caging system as a means to minimize animal stress and enable unique discovery in many research applications, namely neuroscience, animal behaviour, drug discovery and cardiometabolic disease.
#ExpertAnswers: Ralph Lydic and Tally Largent-Milnes on the Opioid Epidemic
Ralph Lydic and Tally Largent-Milnes discuss physiological mechanisms behind the opioid epidemic and present their research on the effects of opioids on sleep and respiratory depression in preclinical mouse models.
Place Cell Mapping and Stress Monitoring in Head-Fixed Mice Navigating an Air-Lifted Homecage
Scientists present data on 2-photon imaging of hippocampal place cells and on stress monitoring in head-fixed awake behaving mice.
Understanding Physiological Mechanisms of Opioid Addiction: Advancements in CNS and Respiratory Endpoint Measurement
Experts discuss how opioids affect sleep and respiratory depression in preclinical mouse models.
#ExpertAnswers: Sarah Stuart, Jon Pacios-Filardo, Alexander Dityatev, Weilun Sun, and Norbert Hájos on Neurophysiology
Five experts from the University of Bristol, the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases, and the Hungarian Academy of Sciences answer questions from a webinar where they present methodology and research findings from neurophysiological studies in head-fixed, behaving mice.
Single-Cell Electrophysiology and 2-Photon Imaging in Awake Mice with 2D-Locomotion Tracking
Scientists present case studies featuring single-cell electrophysiology and 2-photon microscopy in head-fixed, behaving mice.
#ExpertAnswers: Daniel Lark & John Lighton on Behavioral Neuroscience
In this episode of Expert Answers join Dan Lark, PhD and John Lighton, PhD for a very interesting conversation around integrating metabolic phenotyping with behavioral neuroscience.
Integrating Metabolic Phenotyping with Behavioral Neuroscience
Scientists discuss how to integrate metabolic phenotyping with behavioral paradigms, the importance of temporal resolution, and how to avoid common pitfalls when executing behavioral and metabolic tests.
