Publications by authors named "Kaitlyn Gardner"
Front Mol Neurosci
March 2023
Article Synopsis
- Nicotine dependence is linked to preventable diseases in the U.S., and studying larval zebrafish can help identify new drugs and genes related to nicotine-seeking behavior.
- A new behavioral assay using a gradient maze shows three distinct responses in zebrafish: nicotine-seekers preferentially stay in nicotine compartments, nicotine-avoiders prefer neutral water, while non-seekers stay in the center.
- Lower nicotine concentrations result in more seekers, while higher concentrations lead to more avoiders; drug treatments like varenicline can further adjust these preferences.
