Unpredictable chronic stress (UCS) increases anxiety/fear-related behavior and cortisol levels while decreasing locomotor performance, according to a systematic analysis of 38 studies on UCS in zebrafish. To further assess the effects of UCS on zebrafish behavior, future well-designed trials are required.
- Matheus Gallas-Lopes
- Leonardo M. Bastos
- Ana P. Herrmann
