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. 2023 Dec 18;3(12):100668.
doi: 10.1016/j.crmeth.2023.100668. Epub 2023 Dec 11.

An automaton for preclinical pain testing

Robert D Graham  1 , Meaghan C Creed  2
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An automaton for preclinical pain testing

Robert D Graham et al. Cell Rep Methods. .

Abstract

In this issue of Cell Reports Methods, Dedek et al. present RAMalgo-an AI-powered, automated platform for quantifying nociceptive behaviors in mice. With integrated video tracking and mechanical, thermal, and optogenetic stimulation, RAMalgo has the potential to increase standardization and throughput of pain behavior measurement in rodents.

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Declaration of interests The authors declare no competing interests.

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