New software flags autism rat model's telltale squeaks | Spectrum - Spectrum

By breaking rodent vocalizations into parts, TrackUSF distinguishes rats with mutations in the SHANK3 gene from their wildtype counterparts.

People speak; rats squeak. But the rodents also communicate through inaudible ultrasonic vocalizations, which offer insights into their social behavior. A new software tool called TrackUSF can aid re… [+3497 chars]

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