We used two asymmetric objects of the same size (cubes: 3 cm × 3 cm × 3 cm; ball: 3 cm in diameter) and odor. Since mice have difficulty in discriminating colors, we selected bright (dark blue and pink) objects. The weights of objects were heavy enough that the mice ...
Understanding wild animal responses to stressors underpins effective wildlife management. In order for responses to stressors to be correctly interpreted,
Sleep is essential but places animals at risk. Filtering acoustic information according to its relevance, a process generally known as sensory gating, is crucial during sleep to ensure a balance between rest and danger detection. The mechanisms of this s