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Shallow Water (Paddling) Variants of Water Maze Tests in Mice
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2013
Mice can swim, but many strains appear to find this activity stressful. To overcome this problem mazes have been devised where escape from shallow water is used to motivate behaviour. These have been demonstrated to support learning at least as good as the traditional and widely used Morris water maze.
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Testing Water Quality
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2024
When the quality of water for concrete preparation is uncertain, its impact on the setting time of cement and compressive strength of mortar is assessed by comparison with de-ionized or distilled water benchmarks. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) C1602 requires the setting times to be within 90 minutes of the control, British Standard (BS) 3146:1980 allows a 30-minute variance in the initial setting, while British Standards European Norm (BS EN) 1008 specifies initial setting...
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VirWaTest, A Point-of-Use Method for the Detection of Viruses in Water Samples
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2019
Here we present VirWaTest, which is a simple, affordable and portable method for the concentration and detection of viruses from water samples at the point of use.
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Preparation and Testing of Impedance-based Fluidic Biochips with RTgill-W1 Cells for Rapid Evaluation of Drinking Water Samples for Toxicity
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2016
This manuscript describes how to prepare fluidic biochips with Rainbow trout gill epithelial cells for use in a field portable electric cell-substrate impedance sensor. The protocol for running a rapid drinking water toxicity test with the sensor is also described.
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Morris Water Maze Test: Optimization for Mouse Strain and Testing Environment
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2015
This manuscript describes a Morris water maze (MWM) protocol tailored for use with a commonly used mouse model of Alzheimer's disease. The MWM is widely used in transgenic mouse models. Implementation of a procedure sensitive to the background strain of the mouse model is essential for detecting group differences.
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These measurements describe different aspects of water conditions rather than duplicating one another. pH and temperature characterize the water’s chemical and physical state, turbidity indicates its clarity, and dissolved oxygen reflects an important condition for aquatic organisms. Examining them together gives researchers a broader basis for evaluating ecosystem condition and identifying changes that one measurement alone may not show.
Nutrient concentrations and microbial indicators provide biological and chemical evidence that complements physical measurements. Nutrient data can help identify changes associated with natural or human sources, while microbial indicators contribute information about biological conditions and potential contamination. Including both types of measurements helps connect water chemistry with effects on organisms and aquatic communities.
A representative sample reflects the water conditions relevant to the research question rather than an unusual or isolated condition. Standardized collection helps make samples comparable, while appropriate preservation helps maintain their characteristics before analysis. These practices are essential because conclusions about water quality, contamination, or ecosystem condition depend on how accurately the sample reflects the broader environment.
The three categories provide complementary evidence. Temperature and turbidity describe physical conditions; pH, dissolved oxygen, and nutrient concentration provide chemical information; and microbial indicators contribute biological evidence. Comparing these results can show whether a change is primarily associated with water conditions, chemical composition, or biological characteristics, while also revealing relationships among those aspects of ecosystem condition.
A basic workflow begins with systematic collection of water samples, followed by standardized handling and preservation. The samples are then examined for selected physical, chemical, and biological characteristics, such as pH, temperature, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, nutrients, and microbial indicators. Researchers interpret the combined results to assess water quality, contamination, ecosystem condition, or changes over time.
This testing supports freshwater and marine research, environmental monitoring, public health assessment, and studies of pollutant effects. Biologists can use the resulting measurements to examine ecosystem condition and changes in aquatic communities, while monitoring programs can track potential contamination from natural or human sources. Its value comes from connecting measurable water characteristics with biological and environmental questions.