Circadian phase and sex shape swimming exercise responses and stereotyped behaviors in mice
Monica D Cortes Soto, Caoyuanhui Wang, Erin Kang, Sophia Martinez, Justin M. Toller, Hailey E Vasquez, Samantha Herrera, Karina Alviña
This study shows that circadian phase and sex influence swimming behavior and physiological responses in mice, with rest-phase exercise causing weight loss and stress markers.
bioRxiv · Mar 6, 2026 · PreprintPhysiology