Figure 5- Olfaction & Anxiety-like Behaviour

2-5 month old male mice which have a selective deletion of VAChT from different groups of forebrain neurons and were observed to have social deficits were assessed using a buried food olfaction test and the elevated plus maze. Their ability to find a hidden food reward was tested using teddy grahams. The amount of time they spend in an open versus closed arm during a 6-minute trial was also examined.