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.
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.
Case Studies in Home Cage Monitoring: Rodent Behavior, Circadian Biology and Animal Welfare
Joanna Moore and Kenneth Dyar present applications of the DVC® system from different research perspectives and discuss how home cage monitoring can be used to study animal model development, physiology and behavior
The Brain as a Whole: Executive Neurons and Sustaining Homeostatic Glia
Carl Petersen and Alexei Verkhratsky share their research on homeostatic neuroglia and imaging of neuronal network function.
Functional Ultrasound (fUS) Imaging in the Brain of Awake Behaving Mice
Experts discuss how functional ultrasound imaging in awake head-fixed mice can help advance basic neuroscience and neurovascular research, as well as preclinical drug discovery.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Synchronize Participant Video With Physiology Data
An essential webinar for scientists interested in recording synchronized video with physiological measurements in human or animal research applications.
Advancements in Wireless Technology for Single Unit Electrophysiology Recording
Experts discuss new configurable wireless technologies for single unit electrophysiology recording in small and large animals, with a focus on applications, methodology, data outcomes, and the impact these devices will have in research involving untethered, naturally behaving subjects.
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.
Wireless Recording and Stimulation Technologies for in vivo Electrophysiology in Conscious, Freely Behaving Rodents
Scientists discuss technological advancements and present novel application of new head-mounted, wireless sensors for neural recording and stimulation in conscious, freely moving animals.
Measuring EEG in vivo for Preclinical Evaluation of Sleep and Alzheimer’s Disease
Experts present telemetry implant procedure for wireless recording of EEG in rodents and share novel case studies focused on studying neural recordings to investigate sleep, energy expenditure and Alzheimer's Disease.
Employing Electrophysiology and Optogenetics to Measure and Manipulate Neuronal Activity in Laboratory Animals
Tahl Holtzman, PhD presents an in-depth tour of the latest neurotechnology for large-scale, high-resolution extracellular single unit recording combined with optogenetics in anaesthetized, head-fixed and freely behaving animals
Online Neural Data Processing with Plexon OmniPlex: Referencing, Sorting and Online Manipulation
Learn the fundamentals of Plexon's OmniPlex software, including how to improve signal quality, data recordability, and approach complex applications of spike sorting.
Accurately Measuring Mouse Urinary Voiding Frequency and Volume Using the UroVoid System
Learn about new technology that enables noninvasive measurement of mouse urinary voiding frequency and volume from a recognized scientist in the field, Dr. Nathan Tykocki.
Noninvasive, Automated Measurement of Sleep, Wake and Breathing in Rodents
This webinar highlights a noninvasive method for studying sleep in rodents. Topics covered include 3Rs, user experience, automation and data analysis.
Implantable Infusion Pumps: Insights For Your Next Animal Dosing Study
José Gadea clarifies common misconceptions surrounding the use of implantable pumps and present the facts to support their value in preclinical research.
Combining Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Neurobehavioral Endpoints for Efficient Study Design
Learn how to integrate hemodynamic, respiratory and neurological measurements to study multiple biological systems simultaneously
Monitoring Food Intake, Water Intake and Ingestive Behavior In Group-Housed Rodents
An informative webinar for researchers interested in the latest technology and best practices for studying food and water intake as well as feeding kinetics of group-housed rodents in their home cage.
