Behavioral Research Blog
24 Oct
animal behavior research
Other (Animal)
SfN 2024: Noldus reflects on key trends in Neuroscience
The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) 2024 conference is behind us! What did we spot as the latest trends? And will be joining the conference again next year?
26 Sep
human behavior research
Consumer
Facing the food of the future
Insects are often termed the "food of the future," as they are a healthy and more sustainable alternative to conventional protein sources. But are we ready to face this new culinary frontier?
18 Sep
animal behavior research
Anxiety, Depression and Fear
Our gut microbiota influences how we feel
Our guts are our second brain. But how does that work? Researchers implanted the gut flora of depressed mice into non-depressed mice and observed the results.
16 Sep
human behavior research
Psychology
Exploring the early development of referential gestural communication
Understanding the importance of pointing gestures can provide valuable insights into children's developmental progress and support their overall growth and learning.
05 Sep
human behavior research
Emotion
How to use facial expression analysis in pain research
As the world seeks more efficient research methods, automated facial expression analysis tools offer great potential for studying facial expressions. Could these tools be applied to pain assessment?
30 Aug
human behavior research
Neuroscience
Neuromarketing research: Innovative research methods and techniques
Get your face read, your brain measured, and your heart rate checked. Innovative research methods and techniques found their way into neuromarketing.
22 Aug
human behavior research
Consumer
Fake or real? AI illusions on the street
In Faux Out-Of-Home (FOOH) advertisement, real-world images are combined with computer-generated imagery and shared on social media. What happens to consumers' perceptions and emotions when you disclose that AI was used?
20 Aug
animal behavior research
Learning and Memory
What is a placebo? And how does it work?
The placebo effect reveals how belief alone can influence pain and symptoms. Recent research uncovers brain mechanisms, like the panacea effect, involved in this effect in mice
06 Aug
human behavior research
Psychology
Should you use a combination of modes to optimize behavioral studies?
If you ask a scientist what they think of when you say, ‘behavioral study’, they will come up with wildly differing answers, depending on their own type of work.
01 Aug
animal behavior research
Research Methods
All the little things that affect your animals' behavior
In behavioral research, even the smallest details can significantly influence the behavior of animals. Understanding these nuances is crucial for the accuracy of your data.