Source Paper
Effects of Cardamom on Neuroinflammation, Learning and Memory in Mice Fed a Cafeteria Diet
AL‐Dalaeen A, Batarseh N, Atawneh S
Endocrinol Diabetes Metab • 2026
Novel Object Recognition Test
behavioralmiceC57BL/6
Objective: To assess recognition memory and cognitive function in mice
Materials & Equipment Checklist
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Protocol Steps
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Day 1 - Training session
Place mice individually in arena with two identical objects and allow exploration for 5 minutes
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“On day one (training session), mice were placed in the arena with two identical objects and allowed to explore for 5 min”
2
Day 2 - Test session
Replace one identical object with a novel object and record exploration time
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“On day two (test session), one object was replaced with a novel object, and exploration time was recorded”
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Duration of test
The NOR test is conducted over two consecutive days
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“The NOR behavioural test was conducted for two consecutive days”