Mice have become the most widely used animals in biomedical research. Often, this research involves surgical experimentation resulting in post-operative pain and distress for the mouse. Our objective was to develop a behavioral model that explored post-operative pain through examining different typical mouse behaviors in control mice groups and surgical mice groups. The model showed statistical significance between the animals giving a valid model for future research into analgesic agents to minimize pain.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Wolfe, Beth Marie.

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 01C030M

Advisor

• Rulfs, Jill

Year

• 2001

Sponsor

• Tufts N.E. Veterinary Med. Center

Date created

• 2001-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Biology & Biotechnology

Rights statement

• In Copyright