Posted by ed_uk on May 1, 2006, at 16:36:15
In reply to Re: DAT knockout mice less depressed that SERT kno » linkadge, posted by zeugma on May 1, 2006, at 16:12:28
Hi everyone
>forced swim test
I'm not convinced of the value of these 'animal models of depression'. I think they're very silly actually. Interesting, but silly. Honestly, who comes up with these ideas! Human depression is a complex phenomenon which cannot be replicated in a rat. The sooner scientists realise that animal experiments are *not* very useful the better. Large well-designed clinical trials in *humans* are the only studies which are really valuable in determining drug efficacy. Such trials are expensive but immensely useful.
Regards
Ed
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