Best practices in preclinical algesiometry (pain behaviour testing) have shifted over the past
decade as a result of technological advancements, the continued dearth of translational …

The measurement of pain in animals is surprisingly complex, and remains a critical issue in
veterinary care and biomedical research. Based on the known utility of pain measurement …

INTRODUCTION Empathy, the adoption of another's sensory and emotional state, plays a
critical role in social interactions. Although, historically, empathy was often considered to be …

Positive, prosocial interactions are essential for survival, development, and well-being.
These intricate and complex behaviors are mediated by an amalgamation of neural circuit …

The scientific community is increasingly concerned with the proportion of published
“discoveries” that are not replicated in subsequent studies. The field of rodent behavioral …

In mouse studies, the results of behavioural experiments are greatly affected by differences
in the experimental environment and handling methods. The Porsolt forced swim test and …

MDMA (3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) is a psychoactive drug with powerful
prosocial effects. While MDMA is sometimes termed an “empathogen,” empirical studies …

Here we leverage 80 years of emotional contagion research in rodents and perform the first
meta-analysis on this topic. Using 457 effect sizes, we show that, while both rats and mice …

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) and chronic pain are enduring and devastating conditions that
share an intersecting epidemiology and neurobiology. Chronic alcohol use itself can …

Animals often display prosocial behaviors, performing actions that benefit others. Although
prosociality is essential for social bonding and cooperation, we still know little about how …