Low-profile wireless running wheel for mouse is used to quantitatively measure voluntary running activity, which can be altered by circadian rhythms, genetic modification, pharmacological treatment, etc.
Specifications:
• Low-Profile Wireless Running Wheel for Mouse (ENV-047, Med Associates Inc.)
• https://www.med-associates.com/product/low-profile-wireless-running-wheel-for-mouse
• Constructed with non-autoclavable plastics
• Overall: 15.24 (L) x 15.5 (W) x 10.16 (H) cm
Base: 13.72 (W) x 15.24 (L) cm
Wheel: 3.3 H x 15.5 (W) cm
• Each wheel can be connected to computer through USB hub
• Software is available for data analysis
Applications:
• Circadian rhythm study
• Metabolic diseases study
• Psychopharmacology study
Locations: ST108
Session rate (9 hours per session):
PolyU Users (per session): $20
Users from other UGC-funded Universities / Self-financed local universities / Non-local universities / HKSAR Government (per session): $40
Other External Users (per session): $100
To use, please go to the URFMS
Equipment in-charge: Dr. Howard CHAN
