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Additional Assay — C. elegans

Gentle vs Harsh Touch Discrimination

Caenorhabditis elegans

Behavioral test for Caenorhabditis elegans — Anterior/posterior response asymmetry, mec vs nociceptive neurons

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C. elegans — Gentle vs Harsh Touch Discrimination
Quantitative Output

Key Parameters

Anterior/posterior response asymmetry, mec vs nociceptive neurons

References

Citations for Gentle vs Harsh Touch Discrimination

  1. Chatzigeorgiou M, et al. (2010). Specific roles for DEG/ENaC and TRP channels in touch and thermosensation in C. elegans nociceptors. Nat Neurosci, 13(7), 861-868. PMID: 20512132
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Thrashing Assay Chamber

Neuromuscular function in liquid

Touch Stimulation Probe

Mechanosensation

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