Applications Load Cell | Test Subject Behavioral Phenotyping

Behavioral Phenotype Tests in Rats | FUTEK

Behavioral phenotype testing has been broadly used to gain a better understanding of the central nervous system and to discover treatments for its disorders. Rodents represent a unique source of data for several fields of biomedical research, representing more than 60% of the animal models used for research purposes.

High-throughput mice behavioral tests systems are designed for scientific experimentation and are often used in drug discovery. Using robotics, data processing, control software, liquid handling devices, and FUTEK’s LSB205 Miniature S-Beam Jr. Load Cell 2.0, mouse behavioral testing systems are engineered to analyze behavioral phenotyping (including movement, feeding, and drinking).

How it Works

Home cage environment systems for behavioral phenotype tests for mice demand precise and reliable measurement instruments so that the mouse behavior test protocol is met.
Precise spatial measurement of home cage behavior is necessary in order to evaluate different products including large scale pharmaceutical designs and genetic lesion programs.
Installed at all four corners of the home cage, FUTEK's LSB205 will measure the behavioral patterns of the subject as it undergoes testing.
As the test subject moves throughout the cage, the LSB205's will stream the load forces produced to individual USB Modules.
SENSIT™ Test and Measurement Software data logs these results on four different channels.
Researchers can then compare the results of each load cell and effectively gauge the behavioral patterns of the subject.

Products in Use

Four LSB205 Miniature S-Beam Jr. Load Cell 2.0 paired with USB Solutions and SENSIT™ Test and Measurement Software.