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Chronic Sleep Deprivation in Mouse Pups by Means of Gentle Handling
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Behavior
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JoVE Journal Behavior
Chronic Sleep Deprivation in Mouse Pups by Means of Gentle Handling
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03:46 min

October 11, 2018

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  • 00:04Title
  • 00:32Experimental Setup
  • 01:22Sleep Deprivation
  • 02:37Results: Chronic Sleep Restriction Alters Social Behavior
  • 03:12Conclusion

Summary

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We describe a sleep deprivation technique known as gentle handling where investigators gently prod mice any time sleep behavior is observed. This method is a powerful tool that allows researchers to study the effects that chronic sleep restriction throughout development can have on future brain physiology and behavior.

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