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Disease models
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,…
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…
Rodent Models for Alzheimer’s Disease in Drug Testing
June 18, 2021
The number of people living with Alzheimer’s Disease is rapidly increasing with estimates that more than 12.7 million people over the age of 65 will be…
Mouse Models of Restricted Repetitive Behavior in Autism
June 7, 2021
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a heterogeneous neurodevelopmental disorder for behavioral deficits. For more information on autism, check out this article.…
Modeling Genetic Diversity in Alzheimer's Disease
June 4, 2021
With the increase in life expectancy, there’s been a growing concern about the prevalence and incidence of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), which is the major cause…
