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Sounds and glowing screens impair mouse brains

Excessive sensory stimulation produces ADHD-like behaviors

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IT’S SHOWTIME  Mice that grew up with lots of flashing lights and noise had brain and behavior abnormalities.

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By Laura Sanders

- More than 2 years ago

SAN DIEGO — Mice raised in cages bombarded with glowing lights and sounds have profound brain abnormalities and behavioral trouble. Hours of daily stimulation led to behaviors reminiscent of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, scientists reported November 14 at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience.