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SUMMARY:What is it like to be an anxious monkey? : Characterising trait-an
 xiety phenotypes in the common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus) - Yoshiro Shi
 ba
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CONTACT:Sven Friedemann
DESCRIPTION:Anxiety is a subjective emotional experience towards negative 
 environmental stimuli\, that is associated with feelings of nervousness\, 
 tension and worry. Individuals with high trait anxiety are more likely to 
 develop psychiatric mood and anxiety disorders. However\, the underlying n
 eural mechanisms of this trait are not well understood. \nWith thier small
  body size and relatively high reproductive rate\, the common marmoset (Ca
 llithrix jacchus) is a widely used primate model in scientific research. T
 hey also possess complex social system with well-developed vocal communica
 tion and the brain structures similar to humans. These characters make the
 m ideal for an animal model in the field of comparative psychology and cog
 nitive neuroscience.\nIn order to delve into the neural mechanism of trait
  anxiety\, it is important to first understand the phenotypic expression o
 f anxiety in the common marmoset. Anxiety is a complex phenomenon that is 
 manifested not only in emotional response but also in cognitive performanc
 e. Therefore\, in our laboratory\, we have employed multiple tests to eluc
 idate the phenotypic expression of trait anxiety.\nIn my talk\, I will int
 roduce interesting results as well as the methodology of our experiments. 
LOCATION:Entertaining Room\, Darwin College
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