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Obtain accurate fluid intake measurements
The Drinko Measurer is one of our most simple products, but an extremely useful one for gathering precise measurements of liquid consumption in animal studies.
Factors that Influence Experimental Outcomes and How to Overcome Them
Experimental outcomes can be influenced by a variety of factors, some of which can be controlled for. Minimizing confounding factors is crucial to gathering reliable and repeatable results.
Benefits of using the ENO-30 for Nitrate and Nitrite Detection
A system capable of quantitative analysis of nitrate and nitrite from biological samples in minutes called the ENO-30. The ENO-30 is a fast and highly sensitive system down to 0.1 picomoles.
How to Choose the Right Behavioral Test for Your Research
There are many categories of behavioral tests used to assess a variety of different brain functions & how they relate to behavior. We will describe the main categories, types of tests & what they measure.
5-minute Analysis of Dopamine and Serotonin in Brain Microdialysate
In this video, we’ll show you how to detect and analyze dopamine and serotonin levels in brain microdialysis samples in 5 minutes. For this analysis, we use HPLC-ECD, cost-effective & ultra-sensitive data.
Telefipho Wireless Fiber Photometry
We would like to tell you about TeleFipho, Amuza’s new wireless fiber photometry system. It’s our newest way to track calcium and neurotransmitters, and it works in real-time in freely moving animals
Guide to Behavioral Testing in Mice and Rats
Rodents, in particular rats and mice, are preferred for biomedical research for several reasons. They are readily available, easy to handle, can be genetically modified to model a variety of disease states, & are genetically similar to humans.
Optogenetics In Vitro: Illuminating Cells in Microplates
Amuza’s Teleopto LEDA array: an incubator compatible illumination system for optogenetics, photobiology, and photochemistry in microplates. Our LED arrays are available in many colors.
Our Recommended Tasks for the Touch Panel System
If you are new to behavioral neuroscience, choosing the right behavioral test for your experiment can be a challenging task. Luckily our touch panel operant conditioning chambers are extremely flexible.
Why and How to Study Social Interaction in Rodents
Social interaction tests in mice and rats are extremely useful for research involving animal models of psychiatric disorders including Schizophrenia and disorders like Autism.
Wireless Optogenetics Basics
Since Teleopto is wireless, your research animals have complete freedom of movement and can move through doorways, tunnels, mazes, and even large open field environments.
How to Choose the Best Microdialysis Probe for Your Project
There are many types of microdialysis probes available, some labs even make their own. This guide can help you choose the right microdialysis probe for your next project.
