Behavioral Research Blog
24 Jul
human behavior research
Multimodal
Surprising the senses: how unexpected flavors reveal consumer emotions
What happens when your brain expects something sweet, but your mouth gets savory? Researcher Artur Głuchowski used this twist to uncover how we emotionally react to unexpected food.
04 Jul
animal behavior research
Anxiety, Depression and Fear
Left on read - how social rejection rewires the teenage brain
A recent study combined behavioral tracking with immunohistochemistry to research how a developing brain processes social exclusion. Keep reading to find out how EthoVision XT enables anxiety research.
05 Jun
human behavior research
Research Methods (Human)
Scientific methods in human behavior research
Learn about the key scientific methods used in human behavior research. We explain quantitative and qualitative approaches, experimental design, and how researchers collect and analyze behavioral data.
21 May
human behavior research
Education
Rethinking skills training: less instruction, more action
Can students learn nursing skills like bandaging just as well with fewer instructions? A recent study says yes. Using classrooms equipped with the Noldus Viso system, researchers compared two teaching approaches.
15 May
animal behavior research
Anxiety, Depression and Fear
The lonely brain: is resilience biologically encoded?
Social isolation causes depression to some, but not to everyone. With the use of EthoVision XT, researchers were able to research the biological processes underlying depression. Read this blog to learn more about their insights.
06 May
human behavior research
Research Methods (Human)
From observation to insight
Across research, education, and product development, labs need tools to capture and understand human behavior with precision. This blog shows how combining Viso and The Observer XT empowers teams to gain richer insights and make data-driven decisions.
29 Apr
animal behavior research
Research Methods
FAQ: Getting started with PhenoTyper
What is the best lighting for my experiment? How do I clean my system? Can I use any bedding for my set up? These are all valid questions when you are starting out with PhenoTyper. In this blog we will cover some of the most asked questions.
29 Apr
human behavior research
Research Methods (Human)
Eye tracking without the expensive hardware: meet EyeReader
Traditionally, eye tracking calls for specialized hardware. But that’s not always practical or affordable. That’s where EyeReader comes in. It’s a webcam-based solution—part of FaceReader—that opens up eye tracking to anyone, anywhere.
26 Apr
general behavior research
Research Methods
NIH Grant Writing Series: Insider Tips for Funding Success - Part 2
In NIH grant writing, your collaborators can make or break your proposal. Learn how to choose the right team - those who bring expertise, credibility, and real value to your research and your reviewers.
25 Apr
general behavior research
Research Methods
NIH Grant Writing Series: Insider Tips for Funding Success - Part 1
In this series of blog posts, Dr William Gerin will provide advice for writing an excellent, award-winning NIH proposal. Topics include registration, prep, specific aims, formatting, the proposal itself, budgeting, collaborators, and different mechanisms.