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Animal Behavior - Student Protocol
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2019
Making Choice Chambers ExpandBefore beginning the experiments, use one of the Sharpies from the lab table to trace a line around the circumference of the bottom of both bottles. One line should be 1 cm from the base of the bottle and the other should be 1.5 cm from the base of the bottle. Use a razor blade to make a small cut in each bottle at the mark. Then, insert the scissors and carefully cut along the line until the bottoms of the bottles are removed completely. Fit one bottle bottom into...
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Animal Behavior - Instructor Prep
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2019
D. Melanogaster Care ExpandObtain the Drosophila melanogaster specimens at least two weeks before the experiment to allow the specimens to acclimate to the lab room conditions. NOTE: 25 Drosophila adults produce about 50 new adults in two weeks. Each colony-housing container should consist of a clean vial, 1.5 – 3 cm of prepared food medium, and a stopper. Use a funnel to transfer the flies to the colony-housing container. NOTE: House the colonies so there will be approximately 40 flies per...
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A Single-fly Assay for Foraging Behavior in Drosophila
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2013
In this video article, we describe an automated assay to measure the effect of hunger or satiety on olfactory dependent food search behavior in the adult fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster.
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Four-Way Olfactometer Assay: A Method to Assess Odorant-Cued Responses in Drosophila
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2023
Fruit flies have a complex olfactory system, can discriminate hundreds of odorants, and use their sense of smell to direct behavioral decisions. This video describes the four-way olfactometer assay, a method to study olfactory behavioral responses in flies. The featured protocol clip shows how to handle test flies and what are critical steps while performing the assay.
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Rapid Genotyping of Mouse Tissue Using Sigma's Extract-N-Amp Tissue PCR Kit
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2008
The complete genotyping of a mouse tail sample, including tissue digestion and PCR readout, is done in one and a half hours using Sigma's SYBR Green Extract-N-Amp Tissue PCR kit.
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Researchers interpret the site by examining relationships among organisms, soil, water, and atmospheric conditions rather than treating each component independently. Recording these variables together helps show how one part of the environment may correspond with changes in another. This integrated perspective supports analysis of ecosystem structure, function, and responses to local conditions.
Vegetation, climate, nutrient cycling, and human disturbance can all influence the patterns recorded at Cedars Site. Their effects may appear in biological communities, physical conditions, or both. Comparing observations with local environmental conditions helps researchers distinguish broader ecosystem patterns from changes associated with particular site conditions or disturbances.
Location and timing determine which environmental conditions a sample or observation represents. By working across defined locations and time periods, researchers can compare variation within the site and changes occurring over time. This structure makes the resulting data more useful for identifying environmental patterns and assessing whether ecosystem conditions remain stable or change.
An investigation generally begins by identifying defined locations and observation periods. Researchers then record relevant environmental variables and sample biological and physical components at those locations. The observations are organized for comparison with local conditions, allowing patterns to be evaluated in relation to vegetation, climate, nutrient cycling, or human disturbance.
Measurements can provide evidence about ecosystem structure, ecosystem function, and relationships among biological and physical conditions. When observations are compared across locations or time periods, they may reveal patterns linked to local conditions. These outcomes help characterize environmental change without relying on a single observation or isolated component.
Cedars Site data may support environmental monitoring, ecological assessment, conservation planning, and long-term studies of ecosystem change. Monitoring can document conditions, assessment can examine ecological status, and conservation planning can use site information as context. Long-term records also help researchers evaluate how natural systems respond to changing conditions.
The site provides a consistent context for relating environmental observations to changing conditions. Researchers can compare biological and physical data across defined places and periods, then examine how vegetation, climate, nutrient cycling, or human disturbance correspond with ecosystem responses. This approach connects field observations with broader questions about environmental stability and change.