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Water maze set-up
To study learning and spatial memory in rodents, researchers often conduct the Morris water maze test. In this test animals typically learn to escape from the water by locating a hidden platform with the help of visual cues. Optionally, the platform is removed in a second phase and the time spent in the zone where the platform was previously located is measured. Our water mazes, video equipment, and video tracking software allow you to automate the Morris water maze test in order to obtain highly accurate and reliable test results. EthoVision XT tracks the rat or mouse while it swims through the robust water maze and measures all significant parameters. Subsequently the software automatically analyzes your data by calculating a wide range of statistics.
Benefits Automatically calculate and analyze parameters related to learning and memory, such as time needed to find the hidden platform. Analyze behavior in relation to zones, such as time spent in a specific quadrant. Start and stop trials automatically, for instance stop the trial when the animal has found the hidden platform. Choose the size and color of the water maze that fit the need of your research.	Components Typical components EthoVision XT Base Water maze Camera Computer Installation & training Service contract Optional components EthoVision XT GLP Module Other services
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