Animal Models

Behavioral neuroscience isn’t just about using rodents. Learn how other animal species are used for research here.

Anatomy and Behaviors

Discover where behavior originates across the different brain anatomical structures.

Behavioral Questions

Commonly asked questions regarding animal testing, handling, and housing.

Complex Behaviors

Learn how different types of behavioral testing work.

Disease Models

Wonder how neurological diseases are modeled in rodents? We cover everything from PTSD to TBI to depression.

Mouse Ethogram

Browse the ethogram to see all the mouse behaviors and what they mean!

Maze Basics

Your go-to resource for learning all about rodent maze basics.

Memory Dictionary

All-things memory. Learn about the neuroscience of memory!

Non Neuro Disease Models

Explore how diseases outside of the nervous system are modeled.

Nutrition and Drugs

This collection of articles discusses the effect of nutrition and drugs on behavior and neuroscience.

Paper Mazes

How do humans solve mazes? What do mazes tell us about human cognition? It’s not a simple story!

Strain Library

Learn more about the different mouse strain and find detailed information on the major characteristics of each strain.

Maze Basics

MazeEngineers Grip strength apparatus uses both small and large grip plates to match your strain

Grip Strength Tests in Rodents

January 9, 2023

By Louise Corscadden

Elevated Plus Maze apparatus cover photo

Maze Basics: Sleep Fragmentation Chambers

May 13, 2022

By Maze Engineers

Cover Photo for the rotarod test for mice

Top 10 Behavioral Mazes of 2019

December 12, 2019

By Maze Engineers

Best Behavior Mazes: A comprehensive guide to animal testing

December 9, 2019

By Maze Engineers

Disease Models

Rodent Models of Social Anxiety Disorders

November 19, 2021

By Calvin Young

Animal Models of Migraine Headaches

August 16, 2021

By Calvin Young

Mouse Models of Glioblastoma

June 28, 2021

By Maze Engineers

Relevance of Animal Models of Eating Disorders

June 25, 2021

By Maze Engineers

Animal Models

Rodent Tagging and Identification

January 9, 2023

By Louise Corscadden

Sheep as an Animal Model

November 27, 2018

By Caroline Sferrazza

Behavioral Testing with Guinea Pigs

June 14, 2018

By Caroline Sferrazza

VR technology brought a namber of undeliable advantages to neuroscience

Virtual Reality in Neuroscience: History, Applications, and Future

February 25, 2018

By Maze Engineers

Complex Behaviors

Animal Models of Executive Function

July 5, 2021

By Maze Engineers

Modeling Intelligence in Rodents

July 2, 2021

By Maze Engineers

Modeling Chronic Stress

June 14, 2021

By Maze Engineers

Rodent Models of Empathy Disorders

May 31, 2021

By Maze Engineers

Behavioral
Experiment Questions

Can Estrous Cycle Affect Behavioral Test Results in Mice

Should the animals be housed in groups or singly-housed before testing?

September 3, 2019

By Maze Engineers

Will the animal’s age influence the test results?

June 28, 2019

By Maze Engineers

What should the water temperature be (if water is used in the apparatus)?

June 24, 2019

By Maze Engineers

Are there sex differences in the test outcomes?

March 29, 2019

By Maze Engineers

Nutrition & Drugs

The Effects of Ativan on Rodent Behavior

October 14, 2020

By Maze Engineers

Effects of Modafinil on Rodent Behavior

August 30, 2020

By Dylan Beard

Animal Models

Anatomy and Behaviors

Behavioral Questions

Complex Behaviors

Disease Models

Mouse Ethogram

Maze Basics

Memory Dictionary

Non Neuro Disease Models

Nutrition and Drugs

Paper Mazes

Strain Library

Maze Basics

Disease Models

Animal Models

Complex Behaviors

Behavioral Experiment Questions

Nutrition & Drugs

Behavioral
Experiment Questions