Time in the Centre: A Key Metric in Open Field Analysis for Assessing Exploration and Anxiety-Like Behavior

Learn More about our Services and how can we help you with your research! Click here Introduction Measurement Relevance Considerations Interpretation Metrics Analysis Introduction The Open Field Test (OFT) is a foundational behavioral assay used in neuroscience and psychology to evaluate general locomotor activity, anxiety-like responses, and exploratory tendencies in rodents. Among the most informative […]

Number of Entries into the Open Arms: A Window into Risk Assessment and Anxiety in the Elevated Plus Maze

Learn More about our Services and how can we help you with your research! Click here Introduction Significance Features Study Recommendations Prioritize Conclusion Introduction: What Do Open Arm Entries Really Tell Us? In behavioral neuroscience, the Elevated Plus Maze (EPM) stands as a gold-standard assay for quantifying anxiety-related behaviors in rodents. The maze’s cross-shaped structure […]

Charting Cognitive Efficiency: Understanding Corrected Integrated Path Length in the Morris Water Maze

Learn More about our Services and how can we help you with your research! Click here Introduction What is? Efficiency Applications Quantification Conclusion Introduction: Rethinking Performance in the Maze In behavioral neuroscience, the Morris Water Maze has long been a cornerstone of cognitive testing. Its simplicity—a circular pool, a hidden platform, and a swimming rodent—belies […]

Tracing Precision: Understanding Distance Travelled in Whishaw’s Corridor

Learn More about our Services and how can we help you with your research! Click here Introduction What is? Measurement Applications Integration Conclusion Introduction: Behavior Isn’t Just What We See It’s How We Measure It In the world of behavioral neuroscience, precision is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. As research evolves from broad descriptions […]

Time in the Closed Arms: A Foundational Metric of Anxiety-Like Behavior in the Elevated Plus Maze

Learn More about our Services and how can we help you with your research! Click here Introduction Relevance Study Metric Integration Applications Final Thoughts Introduction: Why Closed Arms Matter in Anxiety Research The Elevated Plus Maze (EPM) is one of the most widely used and validated behavioral tests for assessing anxiety-like behaviors in rodents. Its […]

Number of Entries into the Closed Arms: A Critical Behavioral Marker in the Elevated Plus Maze

Learn More about our Services and how can we help you with your research! Click here Introduction Measurement CS Study Considerations Tracking Applications Conclusion Introduction: Why Count Entries, Not Just Time? The Elevated Plus Maze (EPM) is one of the gold standards for evaluating anxiety-related behavior in rodents. While time spent in the open or […]

Time in the Center Arms: The Subtleties of Anxiety and Decision-Making in the Elevated Plus Maze

Learn More about our Services and how can we help you with your research! Click here Introduction What tell us ? Quantifying EPM Platform Dataset Applications Considerations Conclusion Beyond Open vs. Closed — The Power of the Center Zone The Elevated Plus Maze (EPM) is a staple in behavioral neuroscience, classically used to measure anxiety […]

Total Distance Traveled: A Quantitative Measure of Emotional and Motor Activity in the Elevated Plus Maze

Learn More about our Services and how can we help you with your research! Click here Introduction Defining Interpretation Design Dataset When? Conclusion Why Distance Matters in the Elevated Plus Maze The Elevated Plus Maze (EPM) is a cornerstone of behavioral neuroscience for studying anxiety-like responses in rodent models. Traditionally, researchers have focused on metrics […]

Time in the Open Arms: A Core Behavioral Measure in the Elevated Plus Maze

Learn More about our Services and how can we help you with your research! Click here Introduction Design Science Framework Neurobiology Example Recommendations Why CS? Conclusion The Ethological Foundation of Anxiety Testing The Elevated Plus Maze (EPM) remains one of the most extensively validated and widely used paradigms in behavioral neuroscience to assess anxiety-like behavior […]