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Lex Kravitz
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Temperature is a critical experimental variable and it is super easy to record. There are lots of temperature data loggers online. Or check out Pallidus.io for more complete solutions for monitoring in-cage environment and behavior!

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In the study by Unger et al they noted that a ~5°C difference in housing temp can account for large (~30%) changes in metabolic rate and food intake. I agree with their first recommendation: "Monitor, record, and publish the housing temperatures exhibited throughout your experimental protocol."

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I'm aware of this one: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31390574/

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Lex Kravitz
@alexxai.bsky.social
Neuroscientist studying obesity, feeding, and dopamine
242 followers192 following4 posts