Radial-arm experiment maze 46573

for animal researchfor micefor rats

Based on where a mouse with free movement spends its time in a central arena area with stimulus animals (familiar/unfamiliar/dominant/different gender) positioned in chambers on the outer edge. For research into impairments in social skills that are central to mental disease and developing tools for their assessment in mouse models as well as smell related behavior (anosmia). High quality maze that provides optimal results with video tracking software (high contrast, non reflective). Surface texture selected for rodent comfort. Easy to set up, easy to clean. Background Originally developed to address the limited availability of reliable tools assessing complex social functions. The method is described by Krueger-Burg et al., in a 2016 paper “The SocioBox: a Novel Paradigm to Assess Complex Social Recognition in Male Mice”. The paradigm studied how readily an experimental mouse could identify an unfamiliar mouse among 5 newly acquainted animals. Ugo Basile’s Agora Maze was recently used by University of Aberdeen for research into smell related behaviors (anosmia), with the purpose of understanding mechanisms of Parkinson’s Disease. Durable, magnetic attachments, perforated panels High quality, easy to assemble. All materials are selected to be sturdy for reliability and durability. Magnetic attachment of the external boxes for quick, easy replacement of stimulus mice. Addresses the high dependence of smell in mouse social interaction. Transparent (detachable) panels that divide each cubicle are perforated to permit the exchange of odors. Engineered with high contrast, non-reflective materials that are optimal for video tracking.