Primary Assay — Drosophila
Olfactory T-maze Learning
Drosophila melanogaster
Flies are trained to associate one odor with electric shock and tested for avoidance in a T-shaped choice point. Foundational for Drosophila learning and memory genetics.
Quantitative Output
Measured Parameters
Every parameter is automatically tracked frame-by-frame in the ConductVision pipeline for Drosophila melanogaster.
| Parameter | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index (PI) | -1 to +1 | (Avoid CS+ − Avoid CS-) / Total |
| Learning score | PI | Immediate post-training PI |
| Short-term memory | PI | 1h post-training |
| Long-term memory | PI | 24h post-training (requires spaced training) |
| Memory decay rate | slope | PI decline over retention intervals |
References
Citations for Olfactory T-maze Learning
- Tully T, Quinn WG. (1985). Classical conditioning and retention in normal and mutant Drosophila melanogaster. J Comp Physiol A, 157(2), 263-277. PMID: 3939242
- Davis RL. (2005). Olfactory memory formation in Drosophila: from molecular to systems neuroscience. Annu Rev Neurosci, 28, 275-302. PMID: 16022597
Compatible Equipment
Hardware for Drosophila Research
Drosophila Activity Monitor (DAM)
Circadian activity and sleep
Climbing Assay Vials (RING)
Negative geotaxis
T-maze (Drosophila)
Olfactory learning and memory
Courtship Chambers
Mating behavior
Aggression Arenas
Fighting behavior
Fly Flight Tester
Flight ability screening
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