Author:
Iriki Atsushi,Tramacere Antonella
Abstract
We propose novel strategies for primate experimentation that are ethically valuable and pragmatically useful for cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychiatric research. Specifically, we proposeNatural Laboratory ComplexorNatural Labs, which are a combination of indoor-outdoor structures for studying free moving and socially housed primates in natural or naturalistic environment. We contend thatNatural Labsare pivotal to improve primate welfare, and at the same time to implement longitudinal and socio-ecological studies of primate brain and behavior. Currently emerging advanced technologies and social systems (includingrecent COVID-19 induced “remote” infrastructures) can speed-up cognitive neuroscience approaches in freely behaving animals. Experimental approaches in natural(istic) settings are not in competition with conventional approaches of laboratory investigations, and could establish several benefits at the ethical, experimental, and economic levels.
Funder
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
RIKEN
Subject
Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience,Cognitive Neuroscience,Sensory Systems
Cited by
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