Behavioral Research Blog
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.
18 Apr
animal behavior research
Zebrafish Research
Tiny plastics, big problems: do nanoplastics affect neurodevelopment?
Nanoplastics are everywhere in the news nowadays. But how exactly do they influence our development. Researchers used DanioVision and EthoVision XT to track the development and behavior of exposed zebrafish. Keep reading to see their results
15 Apr
human behavior research
Emotion
7 things you need to know about FaceReader
Are you looking for guidance in getting started with your facial expression analysis? Or want to get more out of your FaceReader setup? Keep reading to learn 7 essential things you need to know about FaceReader!
09 Apr
human behavior research
Psychology
Understanding social behavior: from observation to insight
Social behavior is everywhere—at home, at work, and in the classroom. Discover what it is, why it matters, and how observing it with the right tools leads to deeper insight into how people connect, communicate, and respond.
08 Apr
animal behavior research
Social Behavior
Measuring social behavior in mice: the power of EthoVision XT 18
Traditional behavioral assays often rely on manual or rudimentary methods. With EthoVision XT 18 the world of measuring social behavior in rodents has been revolutionized. With this tracking software you can easily track up to two animals simultaneously
04 Apr
animal behavior research
Gait and Locomotion
Rat strain and sex matter in spinal cord injury research: insights from CatWalk XT
Researchers from the Central University of Michigan studied how different rat strains and sexes recover from spinal cord compression injuries, providing valuable insights into recovery variability and potential treatment consideration.
02 Apr
animal behavior research
Emotion
Cats and human emotions: A stronger bond than we thought?
A recent study shows cats can detect human emotions through scent—especially fear—suggesting our cat friends might understand us more than we realize.
28 Mar
animal behavior research
Learning and Memory
Does infection cause memory loss?
This article explores new research investigating a link between bacterial-induced inflammation and long-term cognitive impairment. Recent data obtained with the Noldus PhenoTyper and EthoVision XT suggests this relationship is worth investigating.
20 Mar
animal behavior research
Anxiety, Depression and Fear
Does obesity cause anxiety?
In this blog we explore the relation between a high fat diet and anxiety in rodents. Recent data obtained with EthoVision XT show that it might not be as clear cut as it once seemed.