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The Effect of Age on Brain Plasticity in Animal Models of Developmental Disability

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Part of the book series: Neuromethods ((NM,volume 104))

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Brain development is a complex interaction of environmental experiences and genetic influences. Experiences include both prenatal (gestational), perinatal, and later events including stress, gonadal hormones, drugs (prescription and others), sensory stimulation (e.g., tactile stimulation), and sensory deprivation. By manipulating these factors it is possible to get a better understanding of how brain and behavioral phenotypes emerge. Methods are outlined on how to study and assess these early experiences.

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  1. Department of Neuroscience, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB, Canada, T1K 3M4

    Bryan Kolb

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Kolb, B., Saucier, D. (2015). The Effect of Age on Brain Plasticity in Animal Models of Developmental Disability. In: Yager, J. (eds) Animal Models of Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Neuromethods, vol 104. Humana Press, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-2709-8_16

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