Scientists are putting rats in cars to learn more about human mental health
Richmond (United States) (AFP) - The girls can't hide their excitement as they're brought out to the racing arena. "Black Tail" is up first, taking a few seconds to sniff her surroundings before placing her paw on a lever and zooming away. After storming to the finish line, she devours a well-earned Froot Loop hanging on a "treat tree." Black Tail is one of the University of Richmond's rat drivers -- a group that first dazzled the world with their ability to operate tiny cars back in 2019. Now, the rodents serve as ambassadors for the school's Behavioral Neuroscience Laboratory, headed by Pr......
Aug 21, 2022