Tail or Tunnel: Handling Methods Influence Mouse Behavior in Cognitive Tasks

A study funded by the NC3Rs explored how handling methods influenced mice’s behavior during cognitive tasks Mice were either picked up by the tail or guided into a tunnel, then transferred to the testing arena Mice that were transferred in the tunnel were far more exploratory during the cognitive task Acclimation to handling procedures is … Continue reading Tail or Tunnel: Handling Methods Influence Mouse Behavior in Cognitive Tasks