Live tracking of multiple mice in a neuromelanin-inducing PD model over several weeks

The Live Mouse Tracker (LMT) system is engineered for long-term, automated tracking and behavioral analysis of mice, integrating machine learning, computer vision, and RFID technology for simultaneous monitoring of multiple subjects. Specifically designed for the research community, LMT offers a Python-based framework for in-depth data analysis and is adept at facilitating studies involving mouse vocalizations. This cost-effective, DIY system is compatible with Windows OS and is tailored for tracking mouse behavior. Currently employed in our studies, LMT is pivotal in observing behavioral shifts across various domains such as arousal-resting, social interaction, and motor functions in a Neuromelanin-accumulating early-stage Parkinson’s Disease model utilizing the tyrosinase approach.