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A Planarian Motility Assay to Gauge the Biomodulating Properties of Natural Products

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Behavioral Research with Planaria.

Neil Deochand¹, Mack S Costello², Michelle E Deochand³

¹1Health and Human Services Department, University of Cincinnati, 450H Teachers-Dyer Complex, Cincinnati, OH 45221 USA.

Perspectives on Behavior Science

|January 25, 2020

Summary

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Planarian research explores if learned behaviors transfer after regeneration or cannibalism, a concept known as the "planarian controversy." Further research could advance understanding of memory and learning in these organisms.

Keywords:

Behavior analysis Conditioning Invertebrate learning Memory Planaria

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Area of Science:

Behavioral Science
Neuroscience
Regenerative Biology

Background:

The
planarian controversy
examines if learned behaviors transfer post-regeneration or cannibalism, stemming from McConnell's 1950s-60s research.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a primer on planaria for behavior scientists.
To discuss the potential of planarian research for understanding memory and learning.
To offer guidance for establishing planarian learning laboratories.

Main Methods:

Review of historical studies on planarian learning and regeneration.
Discussion of planarian biology relevant to behavioral research.
Consideration of methodological challenges and future directions.

Main Results:

Historical studies on planarian learning remain controversial.
Planarian biology offers unique opportunities for studying biobehavioral interactions.
Refinement of behavioral assays is needed for robust findings.

Conclusions:

Planarian research holds potential for advancing the conceptualization of memory and learning.
Further investigation into planarian behavior is warranted.
Guidance is provided for researchers interested in this field.