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Applying Stereotactic Injection Technique to Study Genetic Effects on Animal Behaviors

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10.3791/52653-v

May 10th, 2015

May 10th, 2015

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1Department of Biology, The Pennsylvania State University

Stereotactic injection of lentiviruses expressing cDNAs or shRNAs can modulate gene expression in specific brain areas of mice. Here, we present a protocol to combine stereotactic injections with behavioral tasks, such as the Open Field Test (OFT) and the Forced Swim Test (FST).

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