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A project log for FORCE - Force Output of Rodent Calibrated Effort

This dual-force cell monitor and reward dispenser is used to run rodent operant behavior in which animals learn to work for rewards.

lex-kravitzLex Kravitz 02/09/2019 at 17:200 Comments

We've got the force cells and screen working, and we've coding behavioral programs onto the device.  We are interested in a task where the mouse has to exert more and more effort (force) to trigger a reward.  This device will be used to ask whether obesity reduces the effort mice are willing to make to obtain rewards.  

Almost ready to test with mice!

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