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Collaboration on the cloud

Jul 9 2017

As scientists, we all know the value of sharing data and collaborating on experiments. But traditional software-based tools for animal behavior research tend to silo the data collection and analysis phases of a study. Instruments are tied...

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Homecage Behavior Analysis with BehaviorCloud

Jul 3 2017

Most rodent behavior analysis is accomplished through short duration tests (i.e., on the order of minutes) in mazes or other apparatuses. The results are meaningful, but they come with a caveat: rodent behavior is highly variable and easily...

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Visualizing BehaviorCloud Data for Publication

Jun 24 2017

If you’re ready to publish your behavioral data, then you are probably thinking about different ways to visually describe the results. Standard bar graphs and line graphs are great for describing statistical differences, but have you considered...

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BehaviorCloud Protocols - Elevated Plus Maze

Jun 18 2017

The elevated plus maze (EPM) is a test used for measuring anxiety-like behavior in laboratory rodents. It is an elevated plus-shaped platform with two open arms and two enclosed arms. Rodents typically feel safer in dark enclosed spaces and...

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Introducing the BehaviorCloud Blog

May 16 2017

We believe revolutionizing scientific research takes more than just a platform or technology. Much of the challenge in efficiently running behavioral assays stems from a lack of knowledge and readily available information. It's easy to find...

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