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Physiological and Behavioral Capabilities

The Behavioral Phenotyping Core at IU School of Medicine offers the following in vivo physiological and behavioral capabilities. 

  • Frailty index, grip strength, & negative geotaxis reflex
  • Motor function (rotarod / wheel running coordination)
  • Acoustic and tactile startle reactivity
  • 24-hr home-cage core body temperature + activity (circadian rhythm integrity). Capabilities to measure HR/BP and EEG.
  • 24-hr food / liquid intake patterns; taste preferences