animal models

Question 1

what are the main applications for studies of lab animal behaviour

Answer 1

drug discovery and development

regulatory requirements

profiling the phenotype of genetically altered animals

gain further insight into the mechanism of normal and impaired brain function

Question 2

what are major factors to consider over lab animal experiments

Answer 2

welfare of the animals; this also affects valid conclusions

the validity of the procedure; does this produce depression or depression like symptoms