Table of Contents

Rodent Mazes and Memory: Continuing the Search for the Engram.- The Mazes.- The Watermaze.- Behavioral Consequences of Early Disruption and Injury to the Developing Brain: Studying Rodent Models.- Insights into Age-Related Cognitive Decline: Coupling Neurophysiological and Behavioral Approaches.- Organization and Structure of Brain Systems Supporting Memory.- Pharmacologically Manipulating Learning and Memory.- Stress and Spatial Maze Performance in the Rat.- Genetically Modified Rodent Models: A New Generation of Translational Cognitive Science.- Epigenetics of Cognition and Neurodegenerative Disorders.- The Importance of Incorporating Both Sexes and Embracing Hormonal Diversity When Conducting Rodent Behavioral Assays.- A Primer of Methods in Biobehavioral Research: Improving a Study’s Design, Analysis, and Write Up.- Optimal Guidelines for Monitoring and Maintaining Rodent Health for Behavioral Research: What’s Right with My Rodent?.- General Water-Escape Maze Testing Necessities and Guidelines for Rodents.- Water Radial-Arm Maze: 4 out of 8 Arms Platformed Protocol for Rodents.- Water Radial-Arm Maze: 7 Out of 8 Arms Platformed Protocol for Rodents.- Land Radial-Arm Maze: 8 Out of 8 Arms Baited with Food Protocol for Rodents.- Delayed Match to Sample Protocol for Rodents.- Morris Maze Protocol for Rodents.- The Visible Platform Protocol for Rodents.