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https://github.com/denisecailab/minian

Software miniscope analysis pipeline that requires low memory and computational demand so it can be run without specialized hardware. Offers interactive visualization that allows users to see how parameters in each step of pipeline affect output.

Proper citation: Minian (RRID:SCR_022601) Copy   

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https://github.com/TAMUCogLab/OpenSync

Open source platform for synchronizing multiple behavioral and physiological signals in neuroscience experiments.

Proper citation: OpenSync (RRID:SCR_022722) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/?s=pyPhotometry

Open source Python based hardware and software for fiber photometry data acquisition. System includes compact, low cost, data acquisition board built around Micropython microcontroller, and cross platform graphical user interface for controlling acquisition and visualising signals. Can acquire two analog and two digital signals, and control two external LEDs via built in LED drivers. Time division multiplexed illumination allows independent readout of fluorescence evoked by different excitation wavelengths from single photoreceiver signal.

Proper citation: pyPhotometry (RRID:SCR_022940) Copy   

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https://github.com/compsy/ACTman/

Software R library to automate labor intensive actigraphy data preprocessing and analyses steps while improving transparency, reproducibility, and scalability over software suites traditionally used in actigraphy research practice. Provides streamlined preprocessing while validating circadian rhythm and sleep analysis.

Proper citation: ACTman (RRID:SCR_023119) Copy   

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https://github.com/PeyracheLab/pynapple

Software object oriented, lightweight and standalone Python toolbox for neural data analysis. Its core features five versatile timeseries objects from Pandas library, allowing it the versatility to be used with most raw neuroscience data types and produce some common analysis forms.

Proper citation: Pynapple (RRID:SCR_023312) Copy   

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https://github.com/aspence/tmilltracker

Open source computer vision controlled treadmill system for small running animals such as insects and mice. Treadmill is controlled by Python software, allowing for flexible control of video tracking parameters, behavioral triggers, distance ran, and feedback. Used for studying locomotor behavior.

Proper citation: tmilltracker (RRID:SCR_023511) Copy   

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https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352289523000061

Open source automated platform for assessing working memory and prefrontal circuit function. Designed for automated, high-throughput assessments of working memory and simultaneous two-photon imaging in chronic stress studies. Physiology compatible behavioral platform designed specifically for studying circuit mechanisms underlying working memory and related cognitive functions in chronic stress states.

Proper citation: Automated 2 Photon Imaging Compatible Platform for Assessing Working Memory (RRID:SCR_023463) Copy   

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https://www.instructables.com/3D-Printed-Syringe-Pump-Rack/

System includes 3D Printed Syringe Pump Rack composed by 5 Syringe Pumps to have 2 continuous flow systems and one remaining pump. Syringe Pump is used to gradually administer small amounts of fluid to patient or for use in chemical and biomedical research. Main features include Open hardware/software, Extremely compact size ( 7cm movement range ), High precision lead screw and nut, Simple to use (command line interface), Simple to replicate, Minimal clean Design.

Proper citation: 3D Printed Multi Pump System (RRID:SCR_023575) Copy   

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https://github.com/JosePardoVazquez/RatHeadphones

Repository for highly controlled sound presentation in freely moving rats. Provides all necessary information for building, adjusting, and using Ratphones to reliably present auditory stimulation to freely moving rats. Used for 3D printing of headphones designed for auditory psychophysics in behaving rats.

Proper citation: RatHeadphones (RRID:SCR_023667) Copy   

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https://github.com/ntorquet/lmt_toolkit_analysis

Open source web application created to analyze Live Mouse Tracker data easily and intuitively. Used to check reliability and to make some analysis of data from Live Mouse Tracker experiments. LMT stores data in SQLite files that requires some computer skills, but LMT-toolkit makes it easy to compute and extract behavioral profiles for each animal tested following step-by-step process.

Proper citation: Live Mouse Tracker Toolkit Analysis (RRID:SCR_024592) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/laubach-lab-github-repository/

Portal related to control and decision making, focusing on role of prefrontal cortex. American University scientists through their GitHub repository provide 3D print files for many of behavioral devices used in their lab, including Nosepoke and Lickometer designed from rats.

Proper citation: Laubach Lab GitHub Repository project (RRID:SCR_021464) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/vasic/

Project related to assessment of pain in animal models.Provided system includes weight bearing device for high throughput and unbiased behavioral pain assessment in rodents.Includes custom printed circuit board, infrared sensor, Arduino microcontroller, 3D printed parts, and open source software for analysis.

Proper citation: Voluntary Access Static Incapacitance Chamber project (RRID:SCR_021458) Copy   

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https://sourceforge.net/projects/toxtrac/

Software tool for tracking organisms.

Proper citation: ToxTrac (RRID:SCR_021502) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/arduipod-box/

Project related to presenting visual and auditory stimuli, recording behavior in form of nose pokes or screen touches, and delivering liquid rewards. ProvidesOperant chamber built with iPod Touch and Arduino microcontroller as main components.

Proper citation: ArduiPod Box project (RRID:SCR_021466) Copy   

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https://github.com/ThreeD-Tracker-FAB

Open source software tool for 3D-video based markerless computerized behavioral analysis for laboratory animals.Used to reconstruct full 3D images of animals and fit skeletal models to 3D image to estimate 3D pose of animals.Open-source 3D video based behavioral analysis system for neuroscience.

Proper citation: 3DTracker (RRID:SCR_021506) Copy   

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https://github.com/gilestrolab/ethoscope

Software R package for data analysis.Enables high throughput analysis of behavior in Drosophila and other animals.

Proper citation: EthoScopes (RRID:SCR_021507) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/open-source-joystick/

Project related to studying motor behavior and decision making in mice. Open source behavior training platform for studying motor control, decision making, and reaching reaction time. Enables behavioral work to study unexplored features of action selection, motivation, and value based decisions.

Proper citation: Joystick project (RRID:SCR_021442) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/catalepsybar/

Project related to measuring of muscular rigidity that can result from several factors including Parkinsons disease, or pharmacological exposure to antipsychotics or cannabis. Provides automated apparatus for measuring catalepsy that increases measurement accuracy and reduces observer bias.Catalepsy bar test automatically measures and records time it takes for rat to remove its forelimbs from bar. 3D printed test apparatus used to make catalepsy measurements in rats more standardized and accurate.

Proper citation: Catalepsy Bar project (RRID:SCR_021439) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/open-skinner-box/

Project related to training animal behavior. Provides system which includes full behavioral apparatus and software platform. System includes software tool for data logging and analysis.

Proper citation: Skinner Box project (RRID:SCR_021437) Copy   

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https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/optopad-and-flypad/

Project related to analysis of behavior and of neural activity. Provides FPGA code for running main board of flyPAD.

Proper citation: flyPAD project (RRID:SCR_021449) Copy   

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