Darkness during behavioral tests induces exploratory activity and decreases anxiety-related behavior in male mice
Laboratory Animals: The international journal of laboratory animal science and welfare
Published online on March 09, 2026
Abstract
Laboratory Animals, Volume 60, Issue 2, Page 171-181, April 2026.
Light is presumed to be highly aversive to laboratory rodents. It can change their physiological responses and activity. Much behavioral experimentation is conducted under dim light, though even dim light may alter the behavior of animals. Some research ...
Light is presumed to be highly aversive to laboratory rodents. It can change their physiological responses and activity. Much behavioral experimentation is conducted under dim light, though even dim light may alter the behavior of animals. Some research ...