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Adolescent Alcohol Exposure Impairs Behavioral Flexibility and Learning in Adult Rats, Pointing to Persistent Effects on Brain Chemistry

July 28, 2024 sarah JonasResearch Results

Rats with alcohol exposure in adolescence are less able as adults to adapt their behavior in changing circumstances, according to a study that highlights the possible brain mechanisms involved. The findings may help us better understand ways that alcohol use during the teen years can lead to long-lasting cognitive and behavioral impairments.

Curbside compost will help fight NYC’s ‘most notorious pest’ – the rat

September 29, 2023 sarah JonasExpert Pitch

Starting Monday, October 2, New York City will expand its curbside composting program to Brooklyn. The program requires residents to separate food waste and yard scraps from trash. Matthew Frye, community educator for New York State Integrated Pest Management Program…

Rats bop to the beat

November 11, 2022 sarah JonasResearch Results

Accurately moving to a musical beat was thought to be a skill innately unique to humans.