Optimizing Animal Model Studies: Innovations in Physiology & Behavior Research
The SoHo Telemetry System revolutionizes small animal model research by enabling real-time physiological monitoring alongside behavioral analysis without disrupting natural movement. With wireless efficiency, extended transmission distance, and seamless integration, SoHo enhances studies in stress, neuroscience, sleep, motor disorders, cognition, and metabolism. Researchers gain greater accuracy, efficiency, and reproducibility, making SoHo a game-changer in preclinical research.
In the ever-evolving field of animal model research, the ability to simultaneously capture an animal’s physiological responses and behavioral patterns has long been a challenge. Traditional telemetry systems often come with technological limitations, restricting researchers from achieving real-time physiological monitoring without disrupting natural movement.
Breaking Free from Limitations with the SoHo Telemetry System
Enter the SoHo Telemetry System, a groundbreaking wireless telemetry system designed to overcome these challenges. With seamless real-time data streaming and high-precision analytics, SoHo revolutionizes behavioral neuroscience research by eliminating the need for conventional one-to-one receiver-implant pairing.
Key Advantages of SoHo in Animal Behavior & Physiology Research:
✅ Simultaneous Monitoring – Capture both physiological and behavioral data without bulky equipment interfering with movement.
✅ Enhanced Efficiency – Streamline experimental workflows with easy equipment setup.
✅ Extended Range & Scalability – Supports up to 16 implants per receiver with a transmission range of 3–5 meters, ideal for home cage monitoring and preclinical research technology.
✅ Naturalistic Behavior Studies – Minimize stress and interference, allowing animals to behave naturally.
Applications: Advancing Preclinical Research with SoHo
The SoHo Telemetry System is a game-changer across multiple research domains, from neuroscience and sleep research to cognition and learning studies.
1. Stress & Emotional Behavior Studies
Understanding stress biomarkers is essential for research on PTSD, anxiety, and depression. SoHo enables researchers to:
- Monitor ECG and heart rate variability (HRV) to assess stress levels.
- Track temperature fluctuations and activity patterns in response to acute and chronic stress.
- Enhance behavioral studies such as Fear Conditioning, Open-Field, and Elevated Plus Maze tests.
2. Neuroscience & Sleep Research
Sleep disorders and neurodegenerative diseases require precise physiological monitoring. SoHo helps researchers:
- Record EEG data for sleep staging (REM, NREM, and wake cycles).
- Analyze circadian rhythms and locomotion patterns.
- Integrate with home cage behavior monitoring, video tracking, or IR actimeters for long-term behavioral neuroscience research.
3. Motor Disorders, Exercise Physiology & Metabolism
SoHo advances research on Parkinson’s, ALS, MS, and epilepsy by providing:
4. Cognition & Learning Studies
Understanding neuroplasticity and cognitive function is crucial for Alzheimer’s research and beyond. SoHo enables:
- EEG analysis during learning tasks like Morris Water Maze, Radial Arm Maze, and Operant Box tests.
- ECG and activity monitoring to assess arousal states linked to learning performance.
- Research on cognitive decline, neuroplasticity, and memory formation.
Empowering Holistic Research with SoHo
Modern preclinical research technology demands precision, efficiency, and reproducibility. The SoHo Telemetry System integrates wireless ECG, EEG, and HRV tracking with behavioral assessment tools, allowing researchers to:
✔ Correlate Physiology and Behavior – Directly link biometric data with behavioral responses.
✔ Enhance Data Accuracy & Reproducibility – Reduce variability and improve experimental reliability.
✔ Study Naturalistic Behavior – Conduct long-term, stress-free studies with unobtrusive telemetry.
✔ Optimize Experimental Efficiency – Automate real-time physiological monitoring and analysis.
✔ Advance Disease & Drug Research – Detect early biomarkers and evaluate pharmacological effects.
Leading the Future of Animal Model Research
Collaboration between DSI and Panlab brings innovative, holistic solutions that are transforming animal behavior and physiological research. The SoHo Telemetry System is more than an upgrade—it’s a paradigm shift in preclinical and behavioral neuroscience research.
Ready to unlock the full picture of physiology and behavior?
Step into the future of animal model research with SoHo Telemetry today. Contact us to discuss your goals!
