elevated plus maze

Published research on elevated plus maze.

AnxietyOct 31, 2026

Schisandra Compound Schisandrin B Eased Anxiety-Like Behavior in Rats

In a 2026 study of 48 male rats with fear-conditioned anxiety, 10 days of schisandrin B at 10 or 20 mg/kg increased time in the open arms of an elevated plus maze, similar to diazepam, but n…

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AutismOct 22, 2026

Autism-Like Behaviors Took Different Forms in Male and Female Mice

In a 2026 study of BTBR mice, a lab strain used to model autism, males and females showed different autism-like changes. Female BTBR mice formed fewer habits and engaged less with other mice…

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AddictionJun 15, 2026

Teen THC Increased Anxiety-Like Behavior in Adult Rats

A 2026 rat study found that 21 days of late-adolescent tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) exposure produced adult anxiety-like behavior in the elevated plus maze and weaker novel object recognition …

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