Mapping quantitative trait loci for fear-like behaviors in mice.

doi:10.1006/geno.1997.5002

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Mapping quantitative trait loci for fear-like behaviors in mice.

Genomics - 15 Nov 1997

Gershenfeld H K, Paul S M

Abstract excerpt

Two mouse models developed for screening anxiolytic drugs were selected for genetic analysis, namely "wall-seeking" tendency in an open field ("thigmotaxis") and the light-to-dark transition (LD) paradigm, a conflict test. These tests measure differences in naturalistic tendencies of mice to expl...

Topics

Animals
Behavior, Animal
Chromosome Mapping
Crosses, Genetic
Fear
Female
Genetic Heterogeneity
Genotype
Light
Male
Mice
Mice, Inbred A
Mice, Inbred C57BL
Quantitative Trait, Heritable

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