Novel use of video analysis to assay weight and body features

National Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases

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Abstract

The ability to record digital video has become much easier and cheaper in recent years, and it is now possible to record round-the-clock video of mice in their home cages, as well as in experimental arenas such as operant boxes. In this project, we are pushing the boundaries of information that can be obtained with such video, and are extracting correlates of weight, size, feeding, and drinking from video analysis, as well as behavioral metrics such as rearing, grooming, walking, resting, etc. This work will support our obesity studies, by giving us access to round-the-clock measurements of these parameters.