Intracerebral injection of R-(-)-Apomorphine into the nucleus accumbens decreased carbachol-induced 22-kHz ultrasonic vocalizations in rats
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2019.01.044
Abstract: &NA; Rats can produce ultrasonic vocalizations (USVs) in a variety of different contexts that signal their emotional state to conspecifics. Under distress, rats can emit 22‐kHz USVs, while during positive pro‐social interactions rats can emit… read more here.
Keywords: khz usvs; emotional state; intracerebral injection;
Negative Affect‐Associated USV Acoustic Characteristics Predict Future Excessive Alcohol Drinking and Alcohol Avoidance in Male P and NP Rats
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DOI: 10.1111/acer.13344
Abstract: BACKGROUND Negative emotional status and adverse emotional events increase vulnerability to alcohol abuse. Ultrasonic vocalizations (USVs) emitted by rats are a well-established model of emotional status that can reflect positive or negative affective responses in… read more here.
Keywords: khz usvs; usv acoustic; negative affect; acoustic characteristics ... See more keywords
Introduction of gloved hand to cage induces 22-kHz ultrasonic vocalizations in male albino rats
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0278034
Abstract: Rodents emit ultrasonic vocalizations (USVs) above the human hearing threshold of ~ 20 kHz to communicate emotional states and to coordinate their social interactive behavior. Twenty-two kHz USVs emitted by adult rats have been reported… read more here.
Keywords: male; cage; hand; ultrasonic vocalizations ... See more keywords