How to control behavioural studies for rodents – don’t project human thoughts onto them

Abstract

In Neuroscience research, we often use behaviour as an easy tool and assume a straightforward relationship between memory and behaviour. However, many factors are often not accounted for and need to be considered when interpreting a behavioural outcome. This opinion article will discuss factors in rodent studies such as handling and how the animal views the world, that will affect if memory leads to a certain behaviour.