The Forced Swim Test as a Model of Depressive-like Behavior
Title:
The Forced Swim Test as a Model of Depressive-like Behavior
Author:
Yankelevitch-Yahav, Roni
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Publication Information:
Cambridge, MA MyJoVE Corp 2016
Physical Description:
online resource (342 seconds)
Series:
Behavior
General Note:
Title from resource description page
Abstract:
This protocol describes the forced swim test, which is used for the study of depressive-like behavior in rodents. This procedure involves placing an animal in a container filled with water that eventually will lead to the exhibition of immobility behavior, which is considered to reflect behavioral despair.
Reading Level:
For undergraduate, graduate, and professional students
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Electronic Access:
https://www.jove.com/t/52587