Uncontrollable and unpredictable stress with a reminder experience induces long-lasting effects on physiology and behavior: A novel approach to modeling post-traumatic stress disorder in rats

People who endure horrific, life-threatening experiences are at risk for developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, only about 25% of all individuals who experience trauma develop PTSD. Recent research indicates that the presence of certain physiological conditions, such as reduced c...

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Main Author: Zoladz, Phillip R
Format: Others
Published: Scholar Commons 2006
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Online Access:http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/2766
http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3765&context=etd