Neuroscience research relies overwhelmingly on a single model systemthe mouseto address human health challenges. Yet mice rarely replicate the complexity of human diseases, particularly in the brain,… [+5155 chars]
Zoo animals offer promising venue to study brain disorders - The Transmitter: Neuroscience News and Perspectives
These animals’ lifestyles often mirror those of people, making them a more relevant milieu than lab mice for determining how environmental factors influence mental health and cognitive decline. Studying them could improve animal welfare in the process.
By:Christine J. Charvet
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