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Novel object recognition of Djungarian hamsters depends on circadian time and rhythmic phenotype.
Chronobiology international - 1 May 2015
Müller Lisa, Fritzsche Peter, Weinert Dietmar
Abstract excerpt
Circadian rhythms have been shown to influence learning and memory. In this study, cognitive functions of Djungarian hamsters revealing different circadian phenotypes were evaluated using a novel object recognition (NOR) task. Wild type (WT) animals show a clear and well-synchronized daily activity rhythm, whereas DAO hamsters are characterized by a delayed activity onset. The phenomenon is caused by a diminished...
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