Behavioral Effect of Terahertz Waves in C57BL/6 Mice

Biosensors (Basel). 2022 Jan 28;12(2):79. doi: 10.3390/bios12020079.

Abstract

Terahertz is a new radiation source with many unique advantages. In recent years, its application has rapidly expanded to various fields, but there are few studies on the individual effects of terahertz. In this study, we investigated the behavioral effects of terahertz radiation on C57BL/6 mice, and we conducted an open field test, an elevated plus maze test, a light-dark box test, a three-chamber social test, and a forced swim test to explore the effects of terahertz radiation on mice from a behavioral perspective. The results show that terahertz wave may increase anti-anxiety, anti-depression, and social interaction in mice.

Keywords: behavior; mice; terahertz.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anxiety
  • Behavior, Animal / radiation effects*
  • Depression
  • Mice
  • Mice, Inbred C57BL
  • Social Interaction
  • Swimming
  • Terahertz Radiation*