Neuromodulatory systems and their interactions: a review of models, theories, and experiments
MC Avery, JL Krichmar - Frontiers in neural circuits, 2017 - frontiersin.org
Neuromodulatory systems, including the noradrenergic, serotonergic, dopaminergic, and
cholinergic systems, track environmental signals, such as risks, rewards, novelty, effort, and …
cholinergic systems, track environmental signals, such as risks, rewards, novelty, effort, and …
[HTML][HTML] Reproducibility and replicability of rodent phenotyping in preclinical studies
N Kafkafi, J Agassi, EJ Chesler, JC Crabbe… - Neuroscience & …, 2018 - Elsevier
The scientific community is increasingly concerned with the proportion of published
“discoveries” that are not replicated in subsequent studies. The field of rodent behavioral …
“discoveries” that are not replicated in subsequent studies. The field of rodent behavioral …
Mice in a labyrinth show rapid learning, sudden insight, and efficient exploration
Animals learn certain complex tasks remarkably fast, sometimes after a single experience.
What behavioral algorithms support this efficiency? Many contemporary studies based on …
What behavioral algorithms support this efficiency? Many contemporary studies based on …
The exploration-exploitation dilemma: a multidisciplinary framework
The trade-off between the need to obtain new knowledge and the need to use that
knowledge to improve performance is one of the most basic trade-offs in nature, and optimal …
knowledge to improve performance is one of the most basic trade-offs in nature, and optimal …
High-order social interactions in groups of mice
Social behavior in mammals is often studied in pairs under artificial conditions, yet groups
may rely on more complicated social structures. Here, we use a novel system for tracking …
may rely on more complicated social structures. Here, we use a novel system for tracking …
Algorithms for survival: a comparative perspective on emotions
DR Bach, P Dayan - Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 2017 - nature.com
The nature and neural implementation of emotions is the subject of vigorous debate. Here,
we use Bayesian decision theory to address key complexities in this field and conceptualize …
we use Bayesian decision theory to address key complexities in this field and conceptualize …
Use of mice as experimental animals in laboratories that refer to the principles of animal welfare: a literature review.
Welfare of lab animals has two major problems, which are general maintenance and
treatment technique during the experimental procedures. These problems are related to the …
treatment technique during the experimental procedures. These problems are related to the …
What are we measuring when we test strain differences in anxiety in mice?
TP O'Leary, RK Gunn, RE Brown - Behavior genetics, 2013 - Springer
We examined measures of locomotor and anxiety-like behavior in male and female mice of
15 inbred strains on the elevated-plus maze, light/dark transition box and open field. Strain …
15 inbred strains on the elevated-plus maze, light/dark transition box and open field. Strain …
Understanding spatio-temporal strategies of adult zebrafish exploration in the open field test
Zebrafish (Danio rerio) are emerging as a useful model organism for neuroscience research.
Mounting evidence suggests that various traditional rodent paradigms may be adapted for …
Mounting evidence suggests that various traditional rodent paradigms may be adapted for …
Assessing behavioural and cognitive domains of autism spectrum disorders in rodents: current status and future perspectives
The establishment of robust and replicable behavioural testing paradigms with translational
value for psychiatric diseases is a major step forward in developing and testing etiology …
value for psychiatric diseases is a major step forward in developing and testing etiology …