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Assessing Cognition In A Mouse Model Of Alzheimer’S Disease, Justin B. Mels
Assessing Cognition In A Mouse Model Of Alzheimer’S Disease, Justin B. Mels
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A major challenge in behavioural testing of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) mouse models is a low degree of standardization and translatability of tasks to humans. Bussey-Saksida touchscreen systems employ numerous tasks allowing for assessment of advanced cognitive function in mice using paradigms similar to those used in humans. This system can be used to assess cognitive deficits in dementia.
Our study focused on testing visual discrimination, cognitive flexibility and attention of the APP/PS1 familial AD mouse model longitudinally to assess behavioural changes related to cognitive decline. Surprisingly, APP/PS1 mice did not demonstrate impairments in the 5-Choice Serial Reaction Time Task, which …