Millions of people throughout the world suffer from visual impairment due to retinal degenerative diseases such as age-related macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa. These afflictions can lead to severe retinal damage which does not heal spontaneously. The embryonic chick has been used as a model organism to study retina regeneration in the hopes to find […]
A66: A Novel Optical Method for Quantifying Neural Activity in Awake and Behaving Animals
The neurotransmitter dopamine (DA) plays a critical role in reward, motivation, and decision making. DA circuits are altered in numerous psychiatric disorders such as depression, schizophrenia, and addiction. The ability to quantify the release of DA in various neural circuits can help us better understand the underlying neural mechanisms of psychiatric disorders. A recently developed […]
C70: Sex differences in alcohol seeking behavior in four-core genotype mice
The purpose of our study is to determine whether hormones or chromosomes have a greater impact on the motivation to seek alcohol in a mouse model. Studies have found that sex differences exist for alcohol consumption between both humans and rodents, and female rodents consistently consume more alcohol than males (Füllgrabe et al., 2007). The […]
C69: Influence of Sex in the Alcohol Drinking Behaviors Using the Four Core Genotype Mouse Model
Differences in addiction behavior between the sexes is a topic of great interest in both the behavioral neuroscience field and to the general public. In alcohol use disorder, women often consume greater volumes of alcohol and may be more susceptible to stress-induced relapse. To investigate behaviors such as these and their causes, a transgenic mouse […]
B10: RNA interference of the fmr1 gene in the cricket Acheta domesticus: Impact on locomotory and sensory functions
Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is a genetic disorder that is a leading cause of autism spectrum disorder. The fmr1 gene encodes an RNA binding protein called Fragile X Mental Retardation protein (FMRP). Loss of gene function results in the loss of this protein. While much research has been done to increase our understanding of the […]
A96: Understanding how Ohio Guardians Assess their Client’s Preferences
Assessing and honoring everyday preferences is a foundation for person-centered care. Professional guardians can use preferences as a way to learn about clients in a way that will result in more personalized care. However, many guardians lack tools for assessing client preferences in an efficient manner. The purpose of this study was to explore how […]
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