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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/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/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/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/rodentjoystick/

Project features single board real time input/output system including touch sensing joysticks to quantify mouse forelimb trajectories with micron millisecond spatiotemporal resolution, which resolves mouse forelimb kinematics and further allows extraction of primitives. Joystick increases spatial precision, and reduces displacement force. Joystick is then integrated into automated home cage system to train mice in center out reach task.

Proper citation: RodentJoystick (RRID:SCR_023482) Copy   

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https://mousebytes.ca/home

Open access database for all cognitive data collected from touchscreen related tasks. Performs data comparison and interactive data visualization for any data uploaded onto the site. There are also guidelines and video tutorials available.

Proper citation: Mousebytes (RRID:SCR_017904) Copy   

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https://github.com/DepartmentofNeurophysiology/Matlab-Whisker-Tracker

Shared database of videos featuring juvenile and adult male rats and adult male mice exploring stationary objects.This dataset includes wide variety of experimental conditions including genetic, pharmacological, and sensory deprivation interventions to explore how active sensing behavior is modulated by different factors. Database of high speed videos of whisking behavior in freely moving rodents.Open source high speed infrared videography database to study principles of active sensing in freely navigating rodents.

Proper citation: Open Source Whisking Video Database (RRID:SCR_021407) Copy   

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https://github.com/PTMonteiro/GoFish_Ajuwon_etal_2022

Bonsai code for running GOFish platform for behavioural experiments in fish.

Proper citation: GoFish Ajuwon etal 2022 (RRID:SCR_022511) Copy   

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https://github.com/EstebanValverde/Holeboard-for-mice-behavior

Open-source holeboard for studying rodent behavior. Used in neuroscience for assessing exploration, anxiety, and spatial memory in rodents. The project provides a cost-effective solution, offering detailed instructions on sensor integration, circuit assembly, and Arduino programming for conducting experiments. Design files and other details are available on GitHub.

Proper citation: Holeboard (RRID:SCR_025988) Copy   

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https://github.com/lnccbrown/HSSM

Software Python toolbox for fitting Hierarchical Sequential Sampling Models using Bayesian methods.

Proper citation: HSSM (RRID:SCR_026356) Copy   

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https://github.com/zero-noise-lab/dream-implant/

Design for chronic electrophysiology implant. Light-weight, can be used in head-fixed or freely moving mice, and is capable of probe recovery for multiple reuses of probes. Includes 3D print designs and step by step instructions for surgery, experimental sessions, and explantation. System includes micro drive, 3D printable Faraday cage, and miniaturized head-fixation system.

Proper citation: DREAM implant (RRID:SCR_026305) Copy   

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https://github.com/fchampalimaud/optical-lickometer

Low-cost open-source lickometer that combines restricted infrared beam defined by optical fibers, with poke design that allows easy access to the tongue while limiting access of other body parts and external light sources. This device also includes features for detecting nose pokes and presenting visual cues during behavioral tasks. Used to study lick microstructure in combination with other techniques, such as imaging of neural activity, in freely moving mice.

Proper citation: High-Precision Optical Fiber-Based Lickometer (RRID:SCR_026392) Copy   

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https://github.com/ZuAh/Custom-fitting-of-implants

Tutorial to custom-design and -fit implants to continuous and discontinuous skull surfaces. Universal Guide for Skull Extraction and Custom-Fitting of Implants to Continuous and Discontinuous Skulls.

Proper citation: Custom-fitting-of-implants (RRID:SCR_025270) Copy   

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https://github.com/mcmelo22/Licktech/tree/main

Lickometer system based on open-source hardware platform with user-friendly interface software, capable of simultaneously receiving data from eight automated cages with two drinking bottles each. Device to acquire high-quality and detailed data. Adaptable to new types of sensors or other neuroscience tools capable of measuring brain activity simultaneously to the behavior.

Proper citation: Lickometer Box (RRID:SCR_025248) Copy   

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https://github.com/jfrie/FARESHARE

Open source device for fluid tracking in socially housed rats. Device uses RFID and custom hardware to individually measure and record each rat's fluid consumption and licking microstructure.

Proper citation: FARESHARE (RRID:SCR_025330) Copy   

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