Originally from the Netherlands, Abel came to the U.S. to pursue his doctorate which he earned in '93. Since then, he has researched and published over 70 articles focusing on the neural regulation of compulsive-like behaviors in mice.
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Dive into Behavioral Neuroscience: Foundations of Compulsive Behaviors, a groundbreaking online course that introduces you to the study of compulsive behaviors using laboratory mice. Gain insights into responsible conduct of research and learn how to collect, analyze, and discuss scientific data in the context of human psychology.
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Dive into the fascinating world of Behavioral Neuroscience with our course designed to teach you how to analyze anxiety and depression through scientific research. Learn to conduct behavioral tests on laboratory mice, interpret your findings, and discuss their implications for understanding human mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. This comprehensive course also covers a mouse model of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), providing valuable insights into neuropsychiatric disorders.
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