Cognition Analysis Instrumentation

Cognition is the scientific term for "the process of thought." Cognitive processes can be natural or artificial, conscious or unconscious and be based on genetic and epigenetic mechanisms. These processes are analyzed from different perspectives within different contexts, notably in the fields of anesthesia, neurology, psychology, philosophy and anthropology. Cognitive abilities as the informed and deliberated response to external cues in order to fulfill a specific task are generally attributed to higher species.

The TSE PhenoMaster / LabMaster Systems allow long-term monitoring of cognitive capabilities of rodents within an essentially stress-free home cage environment and enable the interactive operation with other PhenoMaster / LabMaster modules. This is achieved by integrating an Operant Wall inside the home cage, giving essentially the same experimental options as the well known Skinner Box.