Behavioral Effect of Terahertz Waves in C57BL/6 Mice.
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SUBMITTER: Qi M
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8869163 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan
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Behavioral Effect of Terahertz Waves in C57BL/6 Mice.
Qi Miao M Liu Rong R Li Bing B Wang Shuai S Fan Runze R Zhao Xinyi X Xu Dehui D
Biosensors 20220128 2
Terahertz is a new radiation source with many unique advantages. In recent years, its application has rapidly expanded to various fields, but there are few studies on the individual effects of terahertz. In this study, we investigated the behavioral effects of terahertz radiation on C57BL/6 mice, and we conducted an open field test, an elevated plus maze test, a light-dark box test, a three-chamber social test, and a forced swim test to explore the effects of terahertz radiation on mice from a b ...[more]
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