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Selection for differences in avoidance learning: the Syracuse strains differ in anxiety, not learning ability.
Behavior genetics - 1 Nov 2003
Brush F Robert
Abstract excerpt
In this review the derivation of the Syracuse (SHA/Bru and SLA/Bru) strains of hooded rats that were selectively bred for differences in active two-way shuttle-box avoidance learning is described, together with a summary of the behavioral, hormonal, anatomical, physiological, and pharmacological characteristics that covary with the realized phenotypes. A selective genetic analysis is also described, which...
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