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The Y-Maze is widely used to measure preference and spatial memory and learning tasks in laboratory animals. Animals learn to alternate between arms based on their memory of the previously visited arms or choose an arm based on the reward presented. The simple Y-shape design provides a single choice point with only two alternatives.
All Animal Mazes manufactured by Ugo Basile are designed to give optimal results with any Video-Tracking software. This is achieved by:
All materials were selected to be sturdy and easy to clean, to construct reliable and durable mazes. Surface texture was selected for best rodent comfort (reasonably rough, “warm” surface).
Two sizes are available, for either mice or rats. The mouse Y-Maze, has a 35cm long arms, 5cm wide and 15cm tall. In the rat model the arms are 50cm long, with a 10cm width and a 20cm height. Different wall heights are available on request
Perspex Walls fit solidly in the slotted metal base, but can be easily and quickly detached for easy cleaning and storage.
An optional movable door is available, to close one arm when needed.
Ugo Basile Y-Maze
| FEATURE | BENEFIT |
| High-contrast colors | Gives optimal results with any Video-Tracking software |
| Non-reflecting surface | Guarantees optimal camera view and no glare |
| Ample color selection | Available in grey (standard), blue, white, black, custom color |
| Reasonably rough “warm” surface texture | Selected for best rodent comfort, non-slippery |
| Quality materials | Reliable and durable mazes, easy to clean and store |
| Physical | 40172 Rat | 40173 Mouse |
| Arm Length | 50cm | 35cm |
| Wall Height | 20cm | 15cm |
| Standard color | Grey (RAL GR7001) | |
| Available colors | Blue, white, black, color on request | |
| Weight | 12Kg | 18Kg |
| Shipping Weigh | 15Kg | 12Kg |
| Packing Dimensions | 105x105x20cm | 80x60x44cm |
| Warranty | 40172/3 is covered by a 24-month warranty | |
In behavioral science, a Y-maze (or the variant T-maze) is a simple maze used in animal cognition experiments. It is shaped like the letter Y (or T), providing the subject, typically a rodent, with a straightforward choice. Y-mazes are used to study how the rodents function with memory and spatial learning through applying various stimuli. The different tasks, such as left-right discrimination and forced alternation, are mainly used with rodents to test reference and working memory.
In a range of various mazes of differing sizes and many shapes, the T-maze is one of the most simple, consisting of just two turns - right or left. The maze is only able to be altered by blocking one of the two paths.
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