Effects of social isolation, diet, and sex on behavioral flexibility in rats
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Philip Baker, Ph.D.
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Poster
Project Type
Research in progress
Primary Department
Psychology
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, people found themselves socially isolated and many individuals found themselves engaging in unhealthy eating habits. This led to an interest into the long-term effects of these variables. Studies have shown that extended periods of social-isolation and high-fat diet in adolescent rats is linked to decreased cognitive flexibility. Neuroinflammation and restricted mental processes have been cited as the reasons for this reduced cognitive ability. This study examined the interactions between social-isolation and high-fat diet on neuroinflammation and behavior. The possible differences in the outcomes across sex was also evaluated. Further research will determine the effects on neuroinflammation.
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Effects of social isolation, diet, and sex on behavioral flexibility in rats
During the COVID-19 pandemic, people found themselves socially isolated and many individuals found themselves engaging in unhealthy eating habits. This led to an interest into the long-term effects of these variables. Studies have shown that extended periods of social-isolation and high-fat diet in adolescent rats is linked to decreased cognitive flexibility. Neuroinflammation and restricted mental processes have been cited as the reasons for this reduced cognitive ability. This study examined the interactions between social-isolation and high-fat diet on neuroinflammation and behavior. The possible differences in the outcomes across sex was also evaluated. Further research will determine the effects on neuroinflammation.
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