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Opioid Induced Hyperalgesia
February 13, 2018
History of Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia Chronic pain is a significant problem in both the United States and Europe. Research suggests it affects 30 – 40% of the…
A Guide To Animal Seizure Models
February 5, 2018
Translation, regardless of the medium it’s put to use, always consists of challenges and difficulties. Aiming for a perfect copy paste scenario is highly…
The Effects of Creatine on Mice Behavior
January 23, 2018
Depression and altered behavior often result from stressful situations. The brain interprets these situations and decides if they are life-threatening, then…
Maze Basics: Balance Beam Laboratory Apparatus
January 5, 2018
Welcome back to Maze Basics! Today, we’re going to talk about the balance beam test. In gymnastics, the balance beam was an elevated beam that you carefully…
Effect of High Fructose Diet on Mouse Behavior
December 28, 2017
In a previous topic, we discussed the adverse effects of overconsumption of saturated fatty acids which are a common component of the Western diet. Now, we…
Effects of Saturated Fat on Mice Behavior
December 22, 2017
Although lipids are necessary components for sustaining life on this planet, saturated fats can have quite adverse effects. Saturated fats are becoming more…
Cognitive Testing in Pigs
November 20, 2017
A quick read of the most current neuroscience headlines may provide the impression that nearly all animal testing is performed in rodents. Whether it’s testing…
Maze Basics: Hole Board Apparatus
November 14, 2017
Welcome to Maze Basics! Today, we’re going to talk about the hole board apparatus. The hole board test is interesting because it’s so versatile. We’ll talk…
Home Sweet Home: How Housing Conditions Influence Rodent Behavior
October 31, 2017
Imagine two different people: one spends nearly all of their time in a small apartment. The walls are white and lacking decor, and the rest of the space is…
Modeling Impulsive Behavior In Mice
October 24, 2017
A hallmark of our species is the ability to make decisions based on reason and logical thinking. Hundreds of choices bombard us every day, and without the…
