Mouse Recovery Monitoring

Mouse recovery monitoring is the structured observation of mice after anesthesia, surgery, or other medical procedures to evaluate return to normal function and support animal welfare. It works through repeated assessment of physical and behavioral indicators, such as activity, posture, respiration, body temperature, and responsiveness, allowing researchers to identify delayed recovery or emerging complications. In medicine and biomedical research, consistent monitoring helps guide supportive care, analgesia, and humane intervention while improving the reliability of experimental outcomes. Standardized recovery records also enable comparisons among procedures, treatments, and time points, strengthening study reproducibility and ethical oversight.

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JoVE EoE - Neuroimaging

Monitoring Recovery of Laser-Ablated Interneuromast Cells in Zebrafish Using Confocal Microscopy

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2025

Source: Volpe, B. A., et al. Confocal Microscope-Based Laser Ablation and Regeneration Assay in Zebrafish Interneuromast Cells. J. Vis. Exp. (2020) This video demonstrates monitoring interneuromast cell recovery in zebrafish using confocal microscopy, tracking cell death and repair through time-lapse fluorescence imaging.

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JoVE Journal - Biology
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Mouse Sperm Cryopreservation and Recovery using the I·Cryo Kit

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2011

Here we demonstrate the newly developed I•Cryo kit for mouse sperm cryopreservation. Two-cell stage embryo development with frozen-thawed sperm was improved consistently in 5 mouse strains with the use of this kit. Over a 1.5 year period, 49 genetically modified mouse lines were archived by sperm cryopreservation with the I•Cryo kit and later successfully recovered by IVF.

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JoVE Journal - Environment
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Collecting and Processing Drone-based Remotely Sensed Data for Use in Forest Recovery Monitoring

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2025

Recent advancements in remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) allow sub-meter resolution, ideal for forest recovery monitoring. Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) enables deeper insights from large remotely sensed datasets. This protocol improves monitoring by supporting more efficient assessment and management of forested lands recovering from disturbance.

An in vivo Rodent Model of Contraction-induced Injury and Non-invasive Monitoring of Recovery

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2011

An in vivo animal model of injury is described. The method takes advantage of the subcutaneous position of the fibular nerve. Velocity, timing of muscle activation, and arc of motion are all pre-determined and synchronized using commercial software. Post injury changes are monitored in vivo using MR imaging/spectroscopy.

Triggering and Monitoring Heat-Induced Seizures in a Transgenic Mouse Model

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2025

This video demonstrates the procedure to induce heat-induced seizures in a transgenic mouse with epilepsy-related gene mutations by gradually increasing body temperature in a controlled chamber. This protocol is used to study seizure mechanisms and potential therapies for epilepsy.

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