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Total Time Engaging with Social Stimuli: A Core Metric in Rodent Social Behavior Research

  Introduction: Social Behavior as a Mirror of the Mind Social interaction is one of the most fundamental behaviors across animal species, from humans to rodents. It reflects the complex interplay between motivation, cognition, sensory processing, and affective states. In the context of behavioral neuroscience, dissecting social behavior offers a powerful means to study the […]

Percentage of Time Interacting with the Novel Social Stimulus: A Key Metric for Measuring Social Novelty Preference in Rodent Models

Learn More about our Services and how can we help you with your research! Click here Introduction Measurement Why is important? Applications Neurobiology Results Metric Conclusion Introduction In behavioral neuroscience, one of the most telling indicators of cognitive integrity and social functioning is how animals respond to noveltyā€”especially social novelty. Rodents, much like humans, have […]

Percentage of Time Interacting with the Familiar Social Stimulus: A Window into Recognition, Memory, and Social Preference in Rodent Models

Learn More about our Services and how can we help you with your research! Click here Introduction Metric What tell us ? Percentage-Interaction Applications Correlates Adventages Conclusion Introduction Understanding how animals respond to social familiarity is essential in decoding the building blocks of social cognition. In rodents, the ability to recognize, remember, and respond to […]

Number of Centre Crossings: A Sensitive Index of Exploratory Drive and Affective State in Open Field Analysis

Learn More about our Services and how can we help you with your research! Click here Introduction Measurement Relevance Considerations Integration Applications Dimensions Validaty Introduction In behavioral neuroscience, the Open Field Test (OFT) stands as one of the most established paradigms for quantifying spontaneous activity, risk assessment, and anxiety-related behavior in rodent models. It is […]

Percentage of Time in the Centre: A Normalized Index of Anxiety-Like Behavior and Exploratory Preference in Open Field Analysis

Learn More about our Services and how can we help you with your research! Click here Introduction Measurement Context Considerations Interpretation Applications Introduction In behavioral neuroscience, the Open Field Test (OFT) remains one of the most widely used assays to evaluate rodent models of affect, cognition, and motivation. It provides a non-invasive framework for examining […]

Distance Travelled in the Centre and Wall Zone: A High-Resolution Metric for Locomotor and Exploratory Profiling in Open Field Analysis

Learn More about our Services and how can we help you with your research! Click here Introduction Measurement Relevance Considerations Interpretation Applications Platforms Introduction The Open Field Test (OFT) is a cornerstone tool in behavioral neuroscience, providing a versatile platform for evaluating a wide range of behavioral domains in rodentsā€”including locomotion, anxiety, risk assessment, and […]

Number of Entries into the Centre: A Dynamic Metric of Exploratory Behavior and Spatial Engagement in Open Field Analysis

Learn More about our Services and how can we help you with your research! Click here Introduction Entries Significance Considerations Interpretation Applications Platforms Introduction In behavioral neuroscience, the Open Field Test (OFT) remains one of the most widely used and versatile assays for quantifying exploratory behavior, locomotor activity, and anxiety-like responses in rodents. Traditionally, metrics […]

Time in the Corners: A Sensitive Metric for Evaluating Shelter-Seeking and Risk Assessment in Open Field Analysis

Learn More about our Services and how can we help you with your research! Click here Introduction Measurement Significance Relevance Considerations Interpretation Applications System Introduction The Open Field Test (OFT) is a foundational assay in behavioral neuroscience used to assess locomotion, anxiety-like behavior, and exploratory drive in rodent models. While commonly measured variables include total […]