PyMICE: APython library for analysis of IntelliCage data

Behav Res Methods. 2018 Apr;50(2):804-815. doi: 10.3758/s13428-017-0907-5.

Abstract

IntelliCage is an automated system for recording the behavior of a group of mice housed together. It produces rich, detailed behavioral data calling for new methods and software for their analysis. Here we present PyMICE, a free and open-source library for analysis of IntelliCage data in the Python programming language. We describe the design and demonstrate the use of the library through a series of examples. PyMICE provides easy and intuitive access to IntelliCage data, and thus facilitates the possibility of using numerous other Python scientific libraries to form a complete data analysis workflow.

Keywords: Analysis; Behavior; IntelliCage; Library; Mice; Python.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Behavior, Animal*
  • Behavioral Research / methods*
  • Databases, Factual
  • Libraries, Digital*
  • Mice
  • Programming Languages*
  • Software*