Use of electric field sensors for recording respiration, heart rate, and stereotyped motor behaviors in the rodent home cage

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• 作者：Donald J. Noble^a ; Camden J. MacDowell^a ; Michael L. McKinnon^a ; Tamra I. Neblett^a ; William N. Goolsby^b ; Shawn Hochman^a ; ^{shochm2@emory.edu} ; ^{shawn.hochman@gmail.com}
• 关键词：Electric field sensors ; Respiration ; Heart rate ; Behavioral monitoring ; Activity levels
• 刊名：Journal of Neuroscience Methods
• 出版年：2017
• 出版时间：1 February 2017
• 年：2017
• 卷：277
• 期：Complete
• 页码：88-100
• 全文大小：4829 K
• 卷排序：277

文摘

A novel method to continuously monitor animal physiology and behavior is proposed. Plessey EPIC sensors offer a cheap, noninvasive alternative to traditional methods. Sensors accurately detect respiratory and heart rate when appropriately positioned. Sensors detect stereotyped rodent behavior and activity in a home cage environment. Widespread applicability for high-throughput home cage studies is envisioned.