The study of consummatory responses during food intake represents a unique opportunity to
investigate the physiological, psychological and neurobiological processes that control …

Objective The learned associations between sensory cues (eg, taste, smell) and nutritive
value (eg, calories, post-ingestive signaling) of foods powerfully influences our eating …

Mammalian taste buds are comprised of specialized neuroepithelial cells that act as sensors
for molecules that provide nutrition (eg, carbohydrates, amino acids, and salts) and those …

Investigation of rodent drinking behavior has provided insight into drivers of thirst, circadian
rhythms, anhedonia, and drug and ethanol consumption. Traditional methods of recording …

Background Proper hydration is essential for maintaining health and supports various
biological processes, including temperature regulation, immune function, nutrient delivery …

Quantifying and analyzing licking behavior can offer valuable insights into fundamental
neurobiological mechanisms controlling animal consummatory behaviors. Lickometers are …

Drinking behavior has been used in fundamental research to study metabolism, motivation,
decision-making and different aspects of health problems, such as anhedonia and alcohol …

Traditional discussions involving 'basic'and 'applied'behavioral research often focus on the
differences, or gaps, between these areas. They take place in different environments, use …

Investigation of rodent drinking behavior has provided insight into drivers of thirst, circadian
rhythms, anhedonia, and drug and ethanol consumption. Traditional methods of recording …

Measurement of drinking behavior in laboratory animals is an often utilized method in many
areas of scientific research, including the study of ingestive behaviors and addictions. We …