/

/

T-maze Forced Alternation and Left-right Discrimination Tasks for Assessing Working and Reference Memory in Mice

JoVE Journal
Neuroscience
Author Produced

This content is Free Access.

JoVE Journal Neuroscience

T-maze Forced Alternation and Left-right Discrimination Tasks for Assessing Working and Reference Memory in Mice

T-maze Forced Alternation and Left-right Discrimination Tasks for Assessing Working and Reference Memory in Mice

DOI:

•

17:45 min

•

February 26, 2012

•

Hirotaka Shoji², Hideo Hagihara, Keizo Takao, Satoko Hattori^2,3, Tsuyoshi Miyakawa^2,3

¹Division of Systems Medical Science, Institute for Comprehensive Medical Science,Fujita Health University, ²Japan Science and Technology Agency, Core Research for Evolutionary Science and Technology (CREST), ³Center for Genetic Analysis of Behavior, National Institute for Physiological Sciences,National Institutes of Natural Sciences

Chapters

00:02Title
00:06Apparatus Set Up
02:52Animal Preparation and Food Deprivation
04:47Pre-training
05:46Forced Alternation Task
12:06Left-Right Discrimination Task
14:08Representative Results
14:48Conclusion

Summary

Automatic Translation

This article presents the protocol of T-maze tests using a modified automated apparatus for assessing the learning and memory functions in mice.

Tags

T-maze Forced Alternation Task Left-right Discrimination Task Working Memory Reference Memory Genetically Engineered Mice Automated Apparatus Video-tracking System Modified T-maze Apparatus Start Box T-shaped Alley Pellet Dispensers L-shaped Alleys Microdialysis Electrophysiology Optogenetics Techniques α-CaMKII+/- Mice

Article

Embed

ADD TO PLAYLIST

Usage Statistics

Related Videos

Assessing Burrowing, Nest Construction, and Hoarding in Mice

Morris Water Maze Test for Learning and Memory Deficits in Alzheimer's Disease Model Mice

Using Affordable LED Arrays for Photo-Stimulation of Neurons

Selective Viral Transduction of Adult-born Olfactory Neurons for Chronic in vivo Optogenetic Stimulation

The Mouse Forced Swim Test

Optical Recording of Suprathreshold Neural Activity with Single-cell and Single-spike Resolution

Vertical T-maze Choice Assay for Arthropod Response to Odorants

A Human-machine-interface Integrating Low-cost Sensors with a Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation System for Post-stroke Balance Rehabilitation

A Simple and Inexpensive Method for Determining Cold Sensitivity and Adaptation in Mice

Assessing Spatial Learning and Memory in Small Squamate Reptiles

Read Article