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Freed lab mice become less anxious, study shows
A Cornell University team released lab mice that had previously lived in cages the size of a shoebox into a large, enclosed field. The researcher found a huge drop in the animal's anxiety levels after just one week.
For more on why this is so important, host Peter O'Dowd speaks to the lead researcher, Cornell biologist and fellow Matthew Zipple.
This segment aired on January 15, 2026.