Editorials, Media, and Videos
Rat Tickling
Our lab works on rat tickling. To learn more about this technique we have two videos. 1. A general overview. 2. Technical details on apply this technique.
Tickling, a Technique for Inducing Positive Affect When Handling Rats
Click the above link to see our second video!
Using Science to Conduct Research
Collaborative research was featured in a 6 minute web video, produced by Purdue Zip Trips, for middle school science students. The purpose of the video is to show students how real-world scientists use scientific inquiry to conduct research.
Editorials
- Maclean, J. Why are these scientists tickling rats? Cantech Letter. April 7, 2017.
- Wallace, T. 2017. What’s the best way to tickle a rat? Cosmos. April 10, 2017.
- Swetlitz, I. Lab mice have a chill, and that may be messing up study results. STAT April 19, 2016.
- Engber, D. Some animals are more equal than others. Slate April 11th 2016.
- Grant, B. 2015. Brrrr-ying the results. The Scientist July 2015 16-18.
- Weiner, R. Enriching Profile. 2014. The Enrichment Record 18, 26-27.
- Perkel, J. M. Baby, its cold in a cage. BioTechniques. April 6th 2012
- Allen, J. Keeping chilly lab mice warm: Key to better science? abc News. March 30th 2012
- Comfy mice lead to better science: Are cold mice affecting drug testing? Science Daily
- Be nice to mice and they may return the favour. The Economist. April 7th 2012.
- Katsnelson, A. Lab toys: How does cage enrichment affect rodents? 2009. The Scientist 23, 30.
- Forbes, B. Stress relief: Lab mice that exercise control may be more normal. 2009. Research Saves 1, 9.
