Effects of more natural housing conditions on the muscular and skeletal characteristics of female C57BL/6J mice
P. Mieske, J. Scheinpflug, T. Yorgan, L. Brylka, R. Palme, U. Hobbiesiefken, J. Preikschat, K. Diederich, L. Lewejohann
This study examines the effects of different housing conditions on musculoskeletal characteristics and body weight in female C57BL/6J mice, finding that semi-naturalistic environments improve musculoskeletal parameters and reduce stress hormone levels.
bioRxiv · Sep 27, 2022 · PreprintPhysiology