Editorials, Media, and Videos

Videos

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.