Drosophila was initially chosen as an animal model for selection and genetic studies, because it has the advantages to readily mate, quickly reproduce, and easily create and establish a new mutant strain. Later they were used in cell biological, biochemical, and developmental biology studies as well. Today they are used in an even broader range of disciplines, including neuropharmalogical and behavioral research. Main topics in behavioral studies are memory, (olfactory) learning, and circadian rhythmicity. The ease of gene mutation allows for behavioral screens to isolate genes involved in vision, audition, learning, memory, pain, and other processes. It only takes a limited time period to obtain a next Drosophila generation and test it for a behavioral trait. To raise the efficiency of testing to the highest possible level, multiple individuals can be individually placed in wells of a well plate and simultaneously tracked by EthoVision XT. The tower filming system ensures that the camera and plate are always aligned properly. Our complete Drosophila activity monitoring system provides the ultimate solution for high throughput tracking of this species.

Typical components

• EthoVision XT Base
• EthoVision XT Multiple Arenas Module 
• Tower filming system 
• Camera 
• Computer
• Installation & training
• Service contract

Optional components

• EthoVision XT GLP Module
• Other services

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