Behaviour Testing

Several customized behavioural tests are offered to phenotype mouse and rat models and  evaluate effects of  compounds in different in vivo models.

General health and motor ability tests

  • Irwin Test (including various reflex tests)
  • Pole test
  • Rota Rod
  • Open field
  • Rear climbing test
  • Beam walk and Challenging beam walk
  • Grip strength test

Learning and memory tests

  • Morris water maze
  • New object recognition task
  • T – Maze
  • Passive and active avoidance
  • Two choice swim test
  • Contextual fear conditioning

Anxiety tests

  • Forced swim test
  • Elevated plus maze

Tests for analgetic compounds

  • Hot plate test
  • Tail-flick test

Tests of attention

  • Poke hole test


New behavioral tests are continuously  developed and validated.

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