Mouse Head Fixation System

Description

This ergonomic mouse head-fixation system keeps the animal comfortable and provides exceptional stability for two-photon imaging and OCT, among other techniques. Simple thumb screws allow you to release or secure the animal in seconds with our custom titanium bars. Additionally, the fixation system lets you adjust the body height to relieve pressure on the spine and neck based on the age and size of the mouse. The mouse head-fixation system comes with a 40 mm diameter transparent acrylic tube to contain the body. The headrest mounts directly onto a 150 x 150 mm metric breadboard (M6 taps) and securely attaches to any existing system. You can also mount behavioral or sensory equipment on the same breadboard, saving space and time during experimental setup.

Locking the mouse’s head into the slots is a simple process that significantly enhances the efficiency of research procedures. The intuitive head bar design ensures a secure fit, minimizing discomfort for the animal while reducing stress and movement. This improved stability allows researchers to conduct experiments with greater precision and consistency, ultimately leading to more reliable results. The ease of use and effective immobilization provided by the system contribute to a more controlled environment, fostering increased confidence in experimental outcomes and reducing animal stress.

Features

• 10 mm vertical travel to optimize animal comfort
• Designed for awake mice
• Compatible with our 25 mm bar holders
• 40 mm acrylic tube
• Comes on a 150 x 150 mm metric breadboard (M6 taps)
• Can be combined with our behavioral camera to record the animal’s paws, whiskers, or pupil while its head is fixed.

What is a Mouse Head Fixation System?

A Mouse Head Fixation System is a specialized device used in scientific research to stabilize the head of a mouse during experiments. This Mouse Head Fixation tool is essential for ensuring precision in various studies, such as neuroimaging and electrophysiology. The Mouse Fixation System typically includes adjustable clamps and supports that secure the mouse’s head, providing the necessary stability for detailed observations and interventions.

Why use a Mouse Head Fixation System?

The Mouse Head Fixation System is crucial for enhancing the accuracy and consistency of experimental results. When conducting studies that involve delicate procedures such as brain imaging or neural activity recording, even slight movements can lead to significant data inaccuracies. By using a Mouse Head Fixation, researchers can minimize these motion artifacts and obtain reliable, high-quality data. The Mouse Fixation System also ensures the ethical treatment of animals by securely stabilizing the head without causing unnecessary discomfort, making it an essential neuroscience research tools in laboratories today.

Who can benefit from this system?

Research laboratories, universities, and institutions conducting neuroscience studies using mouse models will greatly benefit from a Mouse Head Fixation System. This Mouse Fixation System is particularly valuable for teams focusing on brain function, neuroimaging, and drug testing, where precision is critical. As one of the leading neuroscience research tools, the Mouse Head Fixation allows scientists to perform more accurate experiments and gain deeper insights into neural mechanisms, making it indispensable for modern research environments.