Source Paper
Behavioral effects of a chronic envy-like stress paradigm in mice using an adjacent cage model
Ueno H, Tanaka Y, Kitano E, Takahashi Y, Mori S et al.
IBRO Neurosci Rep • 2026
Social interaction test in a novel environment
behavioralmiceC57BL/6 N
Objective: Assess social behavior in a novel environment
Materials & Equipment Checklist
4 items
Protocol Steps
1
Setup testing environment
Set up square white acrylic box with proper illumination
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“apparatus consisted of a square white acrylic box (45 × 45 × 40 cm) illuminated at 100 lux”
2
Place mice in arena
Place two unfamiliar mice of same sex from different home cages in opposite corners
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“Two unfamiliar mice of the same sex, originating from different home cages, were simultaneously placed in opposite corners”
3
Allow free interaction
Allow mice to interact freely for 10 minutes
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“Each pair was allowed to interact freely for 10 min”
4
Record and analyze behavior
Record behavioral parameters using SMART software
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“Behavioral data were analyzed using SMART software, version 3.0”