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Light-Dark Test

The Light-Dark Test is widely used to measure anxiety-like behavior in rodents and based on a conflict between the natural aversion of brightly illuminated areas and on their spontaneous exploratory behavior in novel environments. The test is sensitive to anxiolytic drug treatment. Light-Dark Tests are also possible in the TSE PhenoMaster System.

  • Quick and easy anxiety test – no training required
  • Large variety solutions to meet your specific needs
  • 2- or 3-compartment test boxes with several sizes and in single and dual configuration
  • Automated system in combination with video-tracking (TSE VideoMot2 system) or light-beam frame monitoring including rearing (TSE ActiMot2 system).
  • Special test boxes suited for the TSE VideoMot2 system can be used together with rearing measurement
  • Light-Dark Test is integrated into the TSE Fear Conditioning system and the TSE Multi Conditioning system
  • Rat or mice
Classic light-dark dualism in a twin setup

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Classic light-dark dualism in a twin setup