Historically in neuroscience research, male mice have been favored over female mice in experiments due to the belief that the female hormone cycle can cause behavioral variations that may skew results. Researchers now argue that despite hormone cycles, female mice show more stable exploratory behaviors than males. The findings make a strong case for increasing the inclusion of female mice in neuroscience research.
Historically in neuroscience research, male mice have been favored over female mice in experiments due to the belief that the female hormone cycle can cause behavioral variations that may skew results. Researchers now argue that despite hormone cycles, female mice show more stable exploratory behaviors than males. The findings make a strong case for increasing the inclusion of female mice in neuroscience research.
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