"The book successfully brings together the field of behavioral neuroscience and the rewards and insights that can be gained using this approach. I would recommend that every behavioral scientist has at least two copies, one for their own use and one that will be on permanent load to their students, post-doctoral students and colleagues in molecular biology." (Trends in Pharmaceutical Sciences)

"the overall impression is of a helpful guide taking the reader step by step through the complexities of animal behavioral research." (Nature Neuroscience)

"succeeds as a useful introduction to the realm of behavioral phenotyping for those interested in creating or using the large and increasing number of promising targeted mutant mice." (Trends in Neurosciences)