Tail suspension test
The tail suspension test (TST) is an experiment used to assay mood levels in rodents in scientific research. Changes in immobility time indicate changes in mood. It is widely used to detect potential antidepressant effects of drugs.
See also
- Forced swim test (FST)
- Open Field (animal test) (OFT)
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