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DanioVision
Overview
DanioVision is a complete solution for measuring the activity and movement patterns of zebrafish larvae, for use in a variety of experiments such as those focussing on: stereotypic and epileptic behaviours; circadian rhythmicity; motor control; movement disorders and neural development. It comprises the DanioVision Observation Chamber and EthoVision XT video tracking software including the Trial and Hardware Control Module and Multiple Arenas Module pre-installed on a class-A computer.
Free DanioVision trial available to evaluate the system and support grant bids.
How it Works
- Environment controlled in the Observation Chamber, through the exclusion of external light, anti-vibration feet and optional temperature control
- Infrared (IR) backlit holder emits IR light wavelength not visible to zebrafish
- Multi-well plate options: 6, 12, 24, 48 or 96 well plates, compatible with standard ANSI and SBS compliant IR-translucent multi-well plates
- High quality IR-sensitive camera (analog or FireWire) with ideal resolution, frame rate, and shutter speed to track speedy zebrafish larvae
- White light source acts as a stimulus, which can be TTL-controlled by EthoVision XT software
- Movement tracked and analysed by EthoVision XT software
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Features and Benefits
| Feature | Benefit | |
|---|---|---|
| High-throughput, plug and play | Save significant time in set-up and data collection | |
| Backlit plate holder provides even lighting and fixed position | Eliminates confounding variables | |
| Compact with excellent design | Saves space and user-friendly | |
| Fresnell lens | No image distortion from mirrors | |
| Temperature control unit | Maintains evironmental temperature |
Scenarios
Here are some of the many scenarios which have used DanioVision:
- Behavioural Pharmacologists
- Rapid drug screening, toxicology