Cognitive Tests – Nesting Test
The Nesting Test is a simple, yet highly effective, behavioral assay used to assess anxiety, motivation, and social behavior in rodents
Key Research Model Applications of Nesting Test
Both male and female mice will build a nest when they are provided with suitable building material. The nestbuilding requires a complex set of behaviours that are typically impacted by neurological diseases and/or pharmacological interventions that are affecting hippocampal function. To assess nest building behaviour, mice are provided with additional nesting material. The next morning, nest quality is scored on a scale from 1-5.
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To measure nest building performance, a square piece of pressed cotton is provided for 1 night. Nest building is scored, with a score of 5 for a crater-shaped nest (left) and 1 if the cotton is hardly touched (right).
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