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AKR/J Mouse Strain
November 24, 2018
AKR/J mice are an inbred, albino strain of mouse model that is frequently used in cancer research, due to their very strong propensity to develop leukemia.…
Rodent Models of Parkinson’s Disease: A General Overview
November 22, 2018
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the most common neurodegenerative movement disorder, affecting 1% of individuals over the age of 60.[1] Though the disease was…
How to Minimise Anxiety in Mouse Handling
November 20, 2018
Introduction Mice have proven central to scientific research over the past century, serving as one of the most trusted and ubiquitous animal models for the…
Ginseng’s Nootropic Effects on Behavior and Cognition
November 15, 2018
Ginseng, with its active chemical constituents, is a promising nootropic which positively affects behavior and cognition and is gaining more attention from…
Beta-Alanine and its Effect on Mice Behavior
November 15, 2018
Beta-alanine is a non-essential amino acid, which means that it can be produced naturally by the body. There are three ways in which beta-alanine is produced…
B6.129P2-Apoetm1Unc/J Mouse Strain
November 1, 2018
Overview B6.129P2-Apoetm1Unc/J, also known as ApoE KO, is an inbred strain of mouse model that is most noted for possessing a mutation of the important…
Maze Basics: Y Maze Test
November 1, 2018
Welcome to Maze Basics. Today we’ll talk about the Y Maze. The Y maze consists of three arms that are 120 degrees to each other in the shape of a capital Y.…
A/J Mouse Strain
October 29, 2018
Overview The A/J strain is an inbred albino strain of mouse model. It is very frequently used in cancer research, on account of its strong tendency to develop…
Stress & Anxiety Testing in Mice
October 22, 2018
Introduction Stress and anxiety are unfortunate but wholly familiar aspects of every human life. It is likely that these negative emotional experiences were…
Effects of Reduced Vascular Flow on Mouse Behavior
October 10, 2018
Introduction Cerebrovascular disease, where blood flow to all or part of the brain is reduced to dangerous levels, is a serious and highly prevalent disorder.…
