Procedural 2-Choice Swim Tank Test
Objective: Assessment of procedural learning and cognitive function using a two-choice swimming task
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Equipment1
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Materials1
DataMars • not specified • not specified • not specified
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Protocol Steps
Animal identification and genotyping
Mice were ear notched at around 10-15 days of age for identification purposes
Note: Genotyping and CAG repeat count were determined by Laragen Inc. from PCR of tail snips taken at 10-15 days of age
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“Animals were ear notched at around 10–15 days. Genotyping and CAG repeat count were determined by Laragen Inc. (Culver City, CA), from PCR of tail snips taken at 10–15 days of age.”
RFID chip implantation
Mice were implanted with RFID electronic chips for identification and tracking
Note: Performed at weaning
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“Mice were weaned and implanted with RFID electronic chips (DataMars, OH) for identification at around 21 days.”
Procedural 2-choice swim tank test
Secondary cohort of animals (7-16 per sex per genotype) underwent the procedural 2-choice swim tank test
Note: This test was part of the behavioral evaluation in secondary cohorts. Specific testing age and detailed procedural steps are not provided in the extracted text.
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“two secondary groups of animals (each: 7–16/sex/genotype) evaluated in the PhenoCube and swim tank”