Alcohol-naïve USVs distinguish male HAD-1 from LAD-1 rat strains.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.alcohol.2017.09.003
Abstract: Ultrasonic vocalizations (USVs) are mediated through specific dopaminergic and cholinergic neural pathways and serve as real-time measures of positive and negative emotional status in rodents. Although most USV studies focus primarily on USV counts, each… read more here.
Keywords: lad rats; khz khz; usv acoustic; alcohol usvs ... See more keywords
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