Journal of Visualized Experiments· 2015Q2
Use of the Open Field Maze to Measure Locomotor and Anxiety-like Behavior in Mice
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Short summary
This JoVE video protocol details how to use the open field maze to measure locomotor activity and anxiety-like behaviors in mice.
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Key points
- The open field maze is used to measure locomotor activity in mice.
- The open field maze is used to measure anxiety-like behavior in mice.
- This is a video protocol published by JoVE to aid research and education.
- The method allows for quantification of specific behavioral metrics.
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Abstract
Use Of The Open Field Maze To Measure Locomotor And Anxiety-like Behavior In Mice - Video. JoVE publishes peer-reviewed scientific video protocols to accelerate biological, medical, chemical and physical research. Watch our scientific video articles. JoVE is the world-leading producer and provider of science videos with the mission to improve scientific research, scientific journals, and education. Millions of scientists, educators and students at thousands of universities, colleges, hospitals and biopharmaceutical companies worldwide use JoVE for their research, teaching and learning.
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