When assessing rodent behaviors, learning patterns, and memories, several instruments are available for this. Both the Barnes and water maze are popular choices for analyzing spatial learning in rodents. Still, their popularity has fluctuated over recent years due to their different advantages and drawbacks. This blog post will provide an overview of each maze and outline its benefits. Continue reading “Barnes Maze vs. Water Maze”
Month: November 2022
Assessing Spatial Learning with the Barnes Maze Protocol
Spatial learning refers to the process by which an organism memorizes details about its environment to live and find what it needs to survive. As spatial learning is a vital part of development, scientists need to understand how organisms remember certain things and use this to navigate their daily lives. This blog post will focus on how spatial learning is assessed in rodents by using the Barnes Maze protocol. Continue reading “Assessing Spatial Learning with the Barnes Maze Protocol”