Animal Behavior Research blog posts

Better together or happier apart? The effects of housing on stress in mice
31 Aug animal behavior research Research Methods

Better together or happier apart? The effects of housing on stress in mice

Does housing mice on their own affect animal welfare and reduce experimental validity? How was EthoVision XT video tracking software used to automate this investigation?
The social interaction test: effortless and dependable with EthoVision XT
24 Aug animal behavior research Social Behavior

The social interaction test: effortless and dependable with EthoVision XT

What is the social interaction test? This blog dives into this topic for fish and rodents. Why is social interaction important to measure, and how do we go about doing it?
5 steps to set up the perfect behavioral suite
18 Aug animal behavior research Research Methods

5 steps to set up the perfect behavioral suite

Noldus is your partner in research, and with versatile tools such as our state-of-the-art video tracking software EthoVision XT, we can help you achieve that next crucial goal in your animal experiment(s).
True or false? 10 statements about gait research in rodents
11 Aug animal behavior research Gait and Locomotion

True or false? 10 statements about gait research in rodents

There are many ‘facts’ going around about rodent gait research tests and systems. How well they work, drawbacks, what they can and cannot measure. In this article, we get some of the facts straight.
The circle is complete: Mites, trichomes, walking speed and EthoVision XT
02 Aug animal behavior research Other (Animal)

The circle is complete: Mites, trichomes, walking speed and EthoVision XT

In my previous life as Entomologist, I was a pioneer in video tracking with extremely small creatures. I worked with mites, which are about 0.5 mm in size. In fact, I was an overall pioneer in video tracking.
Guest blog: Having a look at operant behavior
28 Jul animal behavior research Learning and Memory

Guest blog: Having a look at operant behavior

Scientists from Idorsia Pharmaceuticals in Switzerland provide an expert view on operant behavior, and how we can improve our understanding of this complex behavior with the help of video tracking.
Gender differences in rodent research
21 Jul animal behavior research Research Methods

Gender differences in rodent research

Gender differences matter in research. Many studies focus on male mice, but female representation is crucial for accurate, inclusive, and impactful science.
Behavioral neuroscience in the circular economy: the contribution of Zebrafish
13 Jul animal behavior research Zebrafish Research

Behavioral neuroscience in the circular economy: the contribution of Zebrafish

What do Zebrafish and sewage sludge have in common? In this blog their use as a screening tool is highlighted to asses the ecotoxicity in soil.
Part 2: How researchers use the Morris water maze to find treatments for AD
07 Jul animal behavior research Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Part 2: How researchers use the Morris water maze to find treatments for AD

In this second part of a two-part mini series, we highlight two more studies on potential Alzheimer’s disease treatments that are investigated using a Morris water maze.
Should you buy EthoVision XT? Reviews from our customers
05 Jul animal behavior research Other (Animal)

Should you buy EthoVision XT? Reviews from our customers

Are you wondering if EthoVision XT might be the right tool for your study? In this blog we sum up some of our favorite and honest customer reviews about EthoVision XT.

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