Tag: Molly Daw
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The effect of exercise on motivation in mice
By Molly Daw, Lauren Foley, Cassidy Shaw Faculty Mentor: Dr. Parrish Waters Abstract Exercise is a powerful tool for both physical and mental well-being. Specifically, exercise plays a crucial role in addiction recovery and management of abstinence. The brain dopamine system is composed of neurons that originate in the ventral tegmental area and release dopamine…
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The effect of voluntary exercise on circadian rhythms of mice
By Molly Daw Faculty Mentor: Dr. Parrish Waters Abstract Physical exercise influences biological systems such as metabolism, cardiovascular health, and neural function. Its role in regulating circadian rhythm, the body’s internal “clock” that regulates wake-sleep cycles is less understood. This study examined how voluntary exercise affects circadian activity in mice. It was expected that limited…
