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Video tracking and animal behavior

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Making Smart Video Tracking Data NIH-Ready with ConductVision
Video tracking and animal behavior5 min read

Making Smart Video Tracking Data NIH-Ready with ConductVision

From .svt, .smp, and .exp files to open, shareable, reproducible datasets Introduction If you’re running behavioral experiments using Smart Video Tracking (SVT) from Panlab or Harvard Apparatus, you’re likely working with .svt, .smp, or even .exp files. These project files are essential inside the SVT ecosystem but when it comes time to share your results, […]

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What Makes An Ideal Video For Video Tracking?

When tracking animal behavior, video quality is integral to accurate results. When tracking animal behavior, video quality is integral to accurate results. However, researchers, specifically for those new to behavioral analysis and phenotypes, may not know where to start. At Conduct Science, we have been helping researchers with their apparatus needs for over 10 years […]

More Than Just a Snuggle: The Science of Huddling in Rodents
Video tracking and animal behavior8 min read

More Than Just a Snuggle: The Science of Huddling in Rodents

Huddling, the seemingly simple act of animals clustering together, is a widespread behavior observed across the vast spectrum of the animal kingdom. From the smallest rodents to the largest penguins, this phenomenon plays a crucial role in survival and social dynamics. Understanding the intricacies of huddling behavior provides valuable insights into animals’ adaptive strategies to […]

Comparing Traditional vs. Real-Time Approaches
Video tracking and animal behavior22 min read

Comparing Traditional vs. Real-Time Approaches

Learn More about our Services and how can we help you with your research! Click here Introduction Behavorial Grading CV Real time approach Comparison Why it matters? Conclusion Introduction Behavioral grading in neuroscience and animal behavior studies refers to the systematic observation and scoring of behaviors to quantify an animal’s performance, symptoms, or responses under […]

Aggressive Encounters in Rodents: Ethological Patterns and Neural Correlates
Video tracking and animal behavior5 min read

Aggressive Encounters in Rodents: Ethological Patterns and Neural Correlates

Learn More about our Services and how can we help you with your research! Click here Introduction Patterns Correlates of aggression Roles Studying aggression Research Applications Directions Conclusion Introduction Aggressive encounters in rodents provide a window into understanding the biological basis of social dominance, territoriality, and conflict resolution. These behaviors, which include attack bites, chasing, […]

Freezing Behavior: A Hallmark of Fear Conditioning in Rodents
Video tracking and animal behavior6 min read

Freezing Behavior: A Hallmark of Fear Conditioning in Rodents

Learn More about our Services and how can we help you with your research! Click here Introduction Amygdala’s Periaqueductal Gray Interactions Role Advancements Conclusion Introduction Freezing behavior is one of the most prominent responses in rodents when faced with fear-inducing stimuli. It is commonly used as an indicator of fear or anxiety in experimental settings. […]

Mounting Behavior: From Mating to Dominance Hierarchies in Rodents
Video tracking and animal behavior5 min read

Mounting Behavior: From Mating to Dominance Hierarchies in Rodents

Learn More about our Services and how can we help you with your research! Click here Introduction Neural substrates Hormonal Regulation Behavorial Dynamics & Social Hierarchies Monitoring mounting Relevance Conclusion Introduction Mounting behavior in rodents is a versatile and significant social behavior shaped by complex neural and hormonal mechanisms. While most commonly associated with reproduction, […]

Olfactory Investigation in Social Interactions: Directed Sniffing in Rodents
Video tracking and animal behavior6 min read

Olfactory Investigation in Social Interactions: Directed Sniffing in Rodents

Learn More about our Services and how can we help you with your research! Click here Introduction Role Directed Sniffing & Pheromonal Cues Anogenital & Facial Regions Relevance Measuring Olfactory Investigation Conclusion Introduction Olfactory investigation, especially directed sniffing behaviors in rodents, is a critical component of their social interactions. Through highly refined olfactory capabilities, rodents […]

Quantifying Rodent Locomotion: Metrics, Mechanisms, and Neural Correlates
Video tracking and animal behavior4 min read

Quantifying Rodent Locomotion: Metrics, Mechanisms, and Neural Correlates

Learn More about our Services and how can we help you with your research! Click here Introduction Metrics Key metrics Mechanisms Neural correlates and relevance Practical applications Conclusion Introduction Understanding rodent locomotion provides critical insights into neural and motor system function, serving as a model for human health and disease. Advances in automated tracking and […]

Exploration time
Video tracking and animal behavior2 min read

Exploration time

Learn More about our Services and how can we help you with your research! Click here Introduction How Role Exploration time & Total time active Introduction Exploration Time measures the duration an animal spends actively investigating its surroundings. In behavioral studies, especially the ones examining anxiety and stress responses, this metric offers important insights into […]

Total Distance Traveled
Video tracking and animal behavior3 min read

Total Distance Traveled

Learn More about our Services and how can we help you with your research! Click here Introduction Key Insights Distance Traveled & Time Active Additional Insights Why TDT Matters? Introduction Total Distance Traveled is an important measure in behavioral research that quantifies the distance an animal covers during an experiment. This metric is informative in […]

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