Experimental set-up to study social recognition (IMAGE)

University of Groningen

Experimental set-up to study social recognition

Caption

A test mouse is given a choice between a familiar (previously encountered) mouse and an unfamiliar (not previously encountered) mouse during a social interaction. Without memory loss, mice would spend more time investigating the unfamiliar mouse, indicating recognition of the familiar individual.

Credit

Havekes Lab, University of Groningen

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