Nov 30, 2023
Habituation and dishabituation (olfaction test)
- 1Vall d'Hebron Research Institute
Protocol Citation: Marina Lorente Picón, Núria Peñuelas, Ariadna Laguna, Miquel Vila 2023. Habituation and dishabituation (olfaction test). protocols.io https://dx.doi.org/10.17504/protocols.io.e6nvwdq9dlmk/v1
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Created: November 30, 2023
Last Modified: November 30, 2023
Protocol Integer ID: 91638
Abstract
Habituation and dishabituation (olfaction test) for mice
Individualize each mouse in a different cage with new bedding.
Present one cotton swab to the animal for object habituation for 10 min.
Present a second swab impregnated with water for 3 min.
Measure the number of times the animal goes towards the second cotton swab and the time the animal spends sniffing it.
Present a third swab impregnated with lemon essence (Essenciales) for 3 min.
Measure the number of times the animal goes towards the third cotton swab and the time the animal spends sniffing it.
Calculate the discrimination index (DI) according to the formula: (Time exploring lemon essence – Time exploring water) / (Time exploring lemon essence + Time exploring water).