A mouse model for too much TV?

Trends Cogn Sci. 2012 Nov;16(11):529-31. doi: 10.1016/j.tics.2012.09.001. Epub 2012 Sep 19.

Abstract

In a new study published in Scientific Reports, Christakis and colleagues investigate a mouse model for technology-induced overstimulation. We review their findings, discuss the challenges of defining overstimulation, and consider the resemblance of the phenotypes observed in Christakis et al. to those noted in genetic models of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / etiology
  • Behavior, Animal / physiology
  • Child Development
  • Cognition Disorders / etiology*
  • Disease Models, Animal*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant Welfare
  • Learning Disabilities / etiology
  • Mice / psychology*
  • Television*