Rotarod-Test for Mice

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The Rotarod Test Protocol for Mice assesses their motor coordination and balance. Mice are trained to walk on a rotating rod in a dimly lit environment and then tested for their ability to maintain balance as the rod accelerates from 4 to 40 RPM. The test, repeated thrice with intervals, measures the latency to fall and speed at the fall. This protocol is vital to study neurological disease such as Parkinson disease.
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Meet the Authors

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    Cristian Gonzalez-Cabrera, PhD

    Key Personnel: Team Vila

    Leibniz Institute for Neurobiology

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    Katharina Draggendorf

  • Matthias Prigge, PhD

    Co-PI (Core Leadership): Team Vila

    Leibniz Institute for Neurobiolog