#ExpertAnswers: Lior Bikovski & Shivang Sunil Parikh on Home Cage Monitoring Systems for Behavioral Research
In this episode of Expert Answers, Lior Bikovski and Shivang Sunil Parikh share how to optimize the use of home cage monitoring systems for behavioral research.
Lessons From The Core: Longitudinal Assessment vs. Point Sampling of Behaviors in Mice
In this webinar, experts at The Myers Neuro-Behavioral Core Facility at Tel-Aviv University address specific advantages and limitations of today's home cage monitoring (HCM) technology used in behavioral research.
#ExpertAnswers: Sharon Ladyman & Vicki Vieira-Potter on Metabolic Phenotyping
In this episode of #ExpertAnswers join Sharon Ladyman, PhD and Victoria Vieira-Potter, PhD as they answer questions from a recent webinar where they [...]
An Improved Method for Studying Mouse Diaphragm Function
A detailed and ready-to-use protocol on the design and manufacturing of diaphragm clamps, and how to mount them to a muscle force measurement system.
From Pregnancy to Menopause: Studies of Physical Activity, Behavior, and Energy Balance in Mice
Sharon Ladyman and Vicki Vieira-Potter share their research on the effects of hormones and pregnancy on daily activity in mice.
Academy of Surgical Research Virtual Annual Meeting 2020
Register for the 36th Annual Academy of Surgical Research Virtual Meeting to join surgical research professionals around the world in a two-day exploration of surgical techniques, research applications, technology advancements and industry trends.
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.
VO2 MAX Test Optimization for Cardiometabolic Phenotyping in Rodents
Watch this webinar to learn how VO2 Max exercise testing can be used to assess the cardiometabolic phenotype of rodents.
#ExpertAnswers: Jennifer Petrosino & Chris Adams on VO2 Max
In this episode of Expert Answers, Chris Adams and Jennifer Petrosino discuss VO2Max test optimization for cardiometabolic phenotyping in rodents.
#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.
#ExpertAnswers: DeWayne Townsend and Adam Goodwill on the Fundamentals of Pressure-Volume Loop Analysis
DeWayne Townsend and Adam Goodwill discuss the fundamentals of pressure-volume loop analysis as a means to study cardiac function.
Obesity Webinar Series 2020
A webinar series focused on late-breaking research and discovery relating to the physiological mechanisms of obesity-related disease.
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.
Cardiac PV Loop Data Analysis: Tips & Tricks
Dr. DeWayne Townsend and Dr. Adam Goodwill discuss the fundamentals of pressure-volume loop analysis as a means to study cardiac function.
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.
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.
ASO-Mediated DNM2 Knockdown for Centronuclear Myopathies
Suzie Buono discusses the work she and her team have done to provide an example of treating a dominant disease by targeting both alleles, suggesting that this strategy may be applied to other dominant diseases.
#ExpertAnswers: Robert Gould and Michael Girand on Utilizing EEG to Study Sleep, Substance Use and CNS Disorders
Robert Gould and Michael Girand discuss methods and applications for the use of EEG as a biomarker for sleep, substance use disorder and CNS disorders.
#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.
Organize and Streamline Data Collection with DMC LabBook
Matt Borkowski of Aurora Scientific discusses the latest software update for their Dynamic Muscle Control and Analysis Software, DMC LabBook
#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.