The Effect of Gentle Handling on Depressive-Like Behavior in Adult Male Mice: Considerations for Human and Rodent Interactions in the Laboratory

Environmental factors play a significant role in well-being of laboratory animals. Regulations and guidelines recommend, if not require, that stressors such as bright lighting, smells, and noises are eliminated or reduced to maximize animal well-being. A factor that is often overlooked is handling a...

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Main Authors: Caroline Neely, Christina Lane, Julio Torres, Jane Flinn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:Behavioural Neurology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/2976014