Assessing substrates underlying the behavioral effects of antidepressants using the modified rat forced swimming test

@article{Cryan2005AssessingSU,
  title={Assessing substrates underlying the behavioral effects of antidepressants using the modified rat forced swimming test},
  author={John F. Cryan and Rita J. Valentino and Irwin Lucki},
  journal={Neuroscience \& Biobehavioral Reviews},
  year={2005},
  volume={29},
  pages={547-569}
}
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