Chronic Sleep Deprivation in Mouse Pups by Means of Gentle Handling
Title:
Chronic Sleep Deprivation in Mouse Pups by Means of Gentle Handling
Author:
Lemons, Abigail
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Publication Information:
Cambridge, MA MyJoVE Corp 2016
Physical Description:
online resource (226 seconds)
Series:
Behavior
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Abstract:
We describe a sleep deprivation technique known as gentle handling where investigators gently prod mice any time sleep behavior is observed. This method is a powerful tool that allows researchers to study the effects that chronic sleep restriction throughout development can have on future brain physiology and behavior.
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For undergraduate, graduate, and professional students
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Electronic Access:
https://www.jove.com/t/58150