Mouse Behavioral Unit (MBU)

Objectives:

• In order to understand the mechanisms of action of resilience, experiments on animals (mice, rats) are necessary at the LIR. Without a fundamental understanding of these, the goal of promoting resilience in humans and thus preventing stress-induced diseases cannot be achieved.

• For our experiments on mice and rats, we use behavioral experiments and imaging, cell biological and (neuro)physiological methods.

• The MBU offers standardized experimental conditions for projects within the LIR and for collaborations with external partners, also as a service unit

This is carried out in close cooperation with the Animal Welfare and the authorities.

Experimental equipment:

• Behavioral models related to resilience, e.g. stress

• Long-term observation (incl. experimenter-free)

• Instrumental equipment for surgical procedures

• (Neuro)physiological observation and intervention techniques

• Respirometry and telemetry

• Video analysis

• Tests on basic behaviors

• posture analysis

Head of Mouse Behavioral Unit (MBU) / Head of Animal Facility

Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schmitt

Telefon: +49 (0)6131 89448-22

E-Mail: Ulrich.Schmitt@lir-mainz.de