Acclimation & testing periods
VendorMice were obtained at 8 wks of age from The Jackson Laboratory JAX® (Bar Harbor, ME) Acclimation2 wks AgesMales were 10 wks of age at the start of the experiment FeedPurina 5001 bought locally; ad libitum WaterTap; ad libitum BeddingWood shavings HousingIndividually housed (Clear plastic, 30 x 19 x 13 cm, cages) Photoperiod12 h light (off at 0900 h): 12 h dark; all testing was completed during the dark phase Temperature22 ± 2 °C Health statusMice were treated in accordance with the regulations set forth by the Canada Council on Animal Care, and the experimental protocol was approved by the Dalhousie University Committee on Animal Care.