Behavioral Neuroscience Laboratory
111 Peabody Building, University, MS 38677
Dr. Karen E. Sabol
ksabol@sunset.backbone.olemiss.edu
Dr. Kenneth J. Sufka
pysufka@vm.cc.olemiss.edu
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One of two avian observation chambers for use in studying biochemical
substrates of social bond formation and for use in the development of a
novel animal model for screening anxiolytic drug efficacy.
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Six automated conditioned place preference chambers for use in evaluating
the stimulus properties (reinforcing and aversive effects) of psychotropic
drugs.
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Thermal and mechanical analgesiometers for use studying the neural and
chemical correlates of chronic nociception. Current studies are
exploring the antinociceptive actions and interactions of selective
glutamate and tachykinin receptor antagonists in models of inflammation.
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A four-track motorized treadmill that can be used in a variety of paradigms
to study psychotropic drug effects on physiological functioning and behavior.
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