Primary Assay — Planarian
Chemotaxis
Schmidtea mediterranea
Gradient-based attraction assay measuring directional movement toward chemical cues. Chemotaxis index and approach latency quantify olfactory processing and auricle function.
Quantitative Output
Measured Parameters
Every parameter is automatically tracked frame-by-frame in the ConductVision pipeline for Schmidtea mediterranea.
| Parameter | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Chemotaxis index (CI) | -1 to +1 | Attractant vs control zone |
| Directional displacement | mm | Movement toward source |
| Approach latency | s | Time to first approach |
References
Citations for Chemotaxis
- Almazan EMP, et al. (2021). Regeneration of Planarian Auricles and Reestablishment of Chemotactic Ability. Front Cell Dev Biol, 9, 777951. PMID: 34901022
Compatible Equipment
Hardware for Planarian Research
Planarian Tracking Camera System
Automated phototaxis and locomotion
Chemotaxis Assay Plate
Gradient-based attraction testing
Dark/Light Choice Arena
Phototaxis preference
Thermal Gradient Plate
Thermotaxis assays
Regeneration Monitoring System
Post-decapitation behavioral recovery
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