A rotometer is a powerful activity system designed to measure rotational behavior and movements in lab animals such as rodents. The study of drug-induced circling behavior in animals is key for drug development. For example, understanding rotational movements aids in demystifying the exact root causes of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease and helps devise effective treatment. Continue reading “What is the Working Principle of a Rotometer?”
Month: May 2022
Using the Open Field Maze to Test for Anxiety
The world of behavioral and psychological research relies on observations of animal models. These models are typically rats and mice, which are easy to maintain and study in controlled and experimental environments. Mazes are a particularly useful tool to assess locomotor activity, learning and memory. Behaviors such as anxiety in mice and rats and the data collected from these studies can help inform health conditions in humans. This blog post will introduce the open field maze, how an open field maze tests for anxiety, and where to acquire an open field maze for specific laboratory studies. Continue reading “Using the Open Field Maze to Test for Anxiety”