Browsing Research Output by Subject "Animal models"
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Abnormal repetitive behaviors in zebrafish and their relevance to human brain disorders
(Elsevier, 2019)Abnormal repetitive behaviors (ARBs) are a prominent symptom of numerous human brain disorders and are commonly seen in rodent models as well. While rodent studies of ARBs continue to dominate the field, mounting evidence ... -
Cross-species analyses of intra-species behavioral differences in mammals and fish
(Elsevier, 2020)Multiple species display robust behavioral variance among individuals due to different genetic, genomic, epigenetic, neuroplasticity and environmental factors. Behavioral individuality has been extensively studied in various ... -
Determining sample size adequacy for animal model studies in nutrition research: limits and ethical challenges of ordinary power calculation procedures
(Taylor & Francis, 2020)Animal models are widely used in the field of nutrition research. Scientifically and ethically sound experiments need an adequate number of experimental units. The use of 5-10 units is common, but such sample sizes can be ... -
Dietary magnesium deficiency alters gut microbiota and leads to depressive-like behaviour
(Cambridge Univ Press, 2015)Objective: Gut microbiota (GM) has previously been associated with alterations in rodent behaviour, and since the GM is affected by the diet, the composition of the diet may be an important factor contributing to behavioural ... -
Selectively bred rodents as models of depression and anxiety
(Springer, 2012)Stress related diseases such as depression and anxiety have a high degree of co morbidity, and represent one of the greatest therapeutic challenges for the twenty-first century. The present chapter will summarize existing ...