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Methods of Cleaning And Sterilization in the Laboratory
December 7, 2022
Microbiology, tissue culture, medical, equipment manufacturing labs, and many research labs and industries need strict sterile environments for their diverse…
What is Operant Behavior and How to Study It
December 7, 2022
Operant behavior describes a type of voluntary goal-directed actions in animals based on the repercussions of previous occurrences. It develops when animals…
Maze Basics: Sleep Fragmentation Chambers
May 13, 2022
Sleep is essential for our body and mind to recharge, keeping the body healthy and alleviating diseases. Having a good night's sleep increases our energy and…
Rodent Models of Social Anxiety Disorders
November 19, 2021
Fear is something we try to do without in life – which is also the very reason they exist, to provide salient physical and psychological cues and help us…
Animal Models of Migraine Headaches
August 16, 2021
Migraines are best known for their severe, pulsating headaches, along with more variable associated symptoms such as hypersensitivity to lights and sounds,…
Animal Models of Executive Function
July 5, 2021
The brain acts as a “black box” where sensory inputs are processed and transformed into action to survive and succeed. As the organism becomes more complex,…
Modeling Intelligence in Rodents
July 2, 2021
Nicola Tesla, Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, and Stephan Hawking are names associated with high intelligence. People want to understand this fascinating trait…
Mouse Models of Glioblastoma
June 28, 2021
Glioblastoma, also known as glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), is a high-grade (grade 4) glioma brain tumor. It’s considered an aggressive tumor, as it’s related…
Relevance of Animal Models of Eating Disorders
June 25, 2021
We are what we eat. In the modern world, there is much pressure to eat well and keep fit. The simple task of eating and surviving is made so much harder with…
Animal Models of Korsakoff Syndrome
June 21, 2021
Alcohol, a cultural component in most of the western world, is a trillion dollars contributor to the global economy as well as a billion dollars of medical…
