Behavioral Effect of Terahertz Waves in C57BL/6 Mice
Qi Miao, Rong Liu, Bing Li, Shuai Wang, Runze Fan, Xinyi Zhao, Dehui Xu
Abstract
Terahertz is a new radiation source with many unique advantages. In recent years, its application has rapidly expanded to various fields, but there are few studies on the individual effects of terahertz. In this study, we investigated the behavioral effects of terahertz radiation on C57BL/6 mice, and we conducted an open field test, an elevated plus maze test, a light-dark box test, a three-chamber social test, and a forced swim test to explore the effects of terahertz radiation on mice from a behavioral perspective. The results show that terahertz wave may increase anti-anxiety, anti-depression, and social interaction in mice.
Topics & Concepts
Terahertz radiationBehavioural despair testOpen fieldTest (biology)PhysicsTerahertz spectroscopy and technologyDepression (economics)OpticsAnxietyPsychologyBiologyPsychiatryEcologyEconomicsMacroeconomicsAntidepressantOlfactory and Sensory Function StudiesCircadian rhythm and melatoninNeuroendocrine regulation and behavior