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The Happy Pod: Swimming against depression

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Exploring the Remarkable Minds of Trained Rats

This chapter delves into a groundbreaking research project at the University of Richmond where scientists trained rats to drive small vehicles using rewards like Froot Loops. It highlights the significance of positive emotions in animals, especially during isolation, and emphasizes the need to broaden our understanding beyond negative experiences to enrich both human and animal lives.

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