Hey lovers! I had a nice run before work today and now I am very busy at work doing visual function testing on Long Evans Rats. (Thank you auto post!) They look like mini cows! Don’t they?
Don’t worry, they don’t get hurt doing this. They have the easy job! Sit on a platform and watch the bars go around on the screen while I have to task of trying to measure their visual acuity and contrast sensitivity (or spatial frequency). Here’s an example of optokinetics done on mice:
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Before I run off here…I hope you enjoy this tune as much as I do! p.s. random fact about me: I am interested in Tecktonik!? Yep! I’ve been practicing even though I don’t have a sweet euro mullet. Must be my Czech roots
I love electronica. I had the best new years this year (I saw MSTRKRFT in philly) it was epic!
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Click to head to youtube since EMI disabled the embedding option.



September 22, 2010 at 11:29 am
That rat is adorable….he really is, haha.
Thanks for that song….I always need new workout music!!! Do you live near Philly (i do!)
September 22, 2010 at 7:16 pm
I love rats. I know that makes me weird, but I’m okay with that.
September 23, 2010 at 2:58 pm
Are you a scientist? The rat study seems like a really detailed and meticulous task, but also pretty intriguing! Just curious.
September 24, 2010 at 4:44 am
have a great TGIF baby! and rats, well, i was a psych major. Ive worked with lots of litttle rats