Use of the Open Field Maze to Measure Locomotor and Anxiety-like Behavior in Mice

Animal models have proven to be invaluable to researchers trying to answer questions regarding the mechanisms of behavior. The Open Field Maze is one of the most commonly used platforms to measure behaviors in animal models. It is a fast and relatively easy test that provides a variety of behavioral...

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Published in:	Journal of visualized experiments no. 96; p. e52434
Main Authors:	Seibenhener, Michael L., Wooten, Michael C.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States MyJove Corporation 06.02.2015
Subjects:	animal models Animals anxiety Anxiety - physiopathology Anxiety - psychology Behavior Behavior, Animal - physiology Locomotion - physiology Maze Learning Mice Mice, Inbred C57BL Mice, Knockout rats tranquilizers
ISSN:	1940-087X, 1940-087X
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