Automated Analysis of a Nematode Population-based Chemosensory Preference Assay
Title:
Automated Analysis of a Nematode Population-based Chemosensory Preference Assay
Author:
Chai, Cynthia M.
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Publication Information:
Cambridge, MA MyJoVE Corp 2016
Physical Description:
online resource (584 seconds)
Series:
Behavior
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Title from resource description page
Abstract:
We present a behavior recording setup and protocol that enables automated analysis of the nematode, Caenorhabditis elegans' preference for soluble compounds in a population-based assay. This article describes the construction of a behavior chamber, the behavioral assay protocol, and video analysis software usage.
Reading Level:
For undergraduate, graduate, and professional students
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Electronic Access:
https://www.jove.com/t/55963