June 2014 PMID 24776635

Olfactory exposure to males, including men, causes stress and related analgesia in rodents.

Robert E Sorge, Loren J Martin, Kelsey A Isbester, Susana G Sotocinal, Sarah Rosen, Alexander H Tuttle, Jeffrey S Wieskopf, Erinn L Acland, Anastassia Dokova, Basil Kadoura, Philip Leger, Josiane C S Mapplebeck, Martina McPhail, Ada Delaney, Gustaf Wigerblad

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31
Peak: 3 in Jun 2023
across 6 sources since Jul 2014

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The group shows a moderate level of engagement with statements like 'the baseline effects were not only observed by us but also by other labs,' indicating shared acknowledgment of experimental variables, and mentions of societal issues such as 'sexist medicine,' which reflect broader concerns. The tone varies from curiosity to skepticism, with references to methodology and societal relevance shaping the overall moderate impact and interest.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions reflect mixed views, with some acknowledging the findings and others questioning or dismissing their relevance.

InterestModerate interest

Some posts show moderate curiosity about factors influencing behavioral outcomes in experiments, particularly with mentions of experimenter effects.

EngagementModerate engagement

Postings include reflections on methodology and broader implications, indicating a slightly deeper interest beyond surface-level reactions.

ImpactNeutral impact

There's limited evidence of the discussions influencing widespread opinions or policies, so the impact appears moderate at best.

Abstract in brief

  • Exposure to male experimenters leads to pain inhibition in mice and rats, while female experimenters do not produce this effect.
  • Male-related stimuli trigger a strong stress response, resulting in stress-induced analgesia.
  • The effects can be replicated using male-worn T-shirts, bedding from male mammals, and compounds from human sweat, showing how experimenter sex influences behavioral test outcomes.

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@winevinsanga · X

@imatakahiko 2014年にも非常に似たようなテーマの論文が出てましたが今回は何が進んでるんでしょうかね https://t.co/avHUVcEFg2

Sep 3, 2022 · 2 likes · 922 followers View post →
Collectif Antidotes
@Antidotes_fr · X

Jun 23, 2023 · 1 like · 1,191 followers View post →
Vishal Parekh
@vishalsp10 · X

@SisSkovsoe @JimJohnsonSci @BruceVerchere @BlumLabWisc Long-time ago, I came across a very interesting article that got me thinking about the experimenter's effect on GTT https://t.co/qunSlshhSX

Jan 25, 2022 · 1 like · 150 followers View post →
和泉 吟
@e_firstpenguin · X

@imatakahiko え、じゃあまさか……(どうしようもない) https://t.co/6Zug9RJLlJ

Feb 2, 2024 · 1,143 followers View post →
Polymnia Georgiou
@PolymniaG · X

@effatma The experimenters we used were not the same for every experiment and were all trained individuals that are running other experiments with success. The baseline effects were not only observed by us but also by other 2 labs https://t.co/E1Qp3w6lqB https://t.co/MYKCGsts0P

Aug 31, 2022 · 272 followers View post →
Rémy BARBE
@remybarbe4 · X

MEDECINE SEXISTE Dans le domaine de la santé, femmes et hommes ne sont pas logés à la même enseigne. Pendant longtemps, la médecine était faite par les hommes et pour les hommes. https://t.co/WrNW0Avd3B

Jun 23, 2023 · 239 followers View post →

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和泉 吟
@e_firstpenguin · X

@imatakahiko え、じゃあまさか……(どうしようもない) https://t.co/6Zug9RJLlJ

Feb 2, 2024 · 1,143 followers View post →
Rémy BARBE
@remybarbe4 · X

MEDECINE SEXISTE Dans le domaine de la santé, femmes et hommes ne sont pas logés à la même enseigne. Pendant longtemps, la médecine était faite par les hommes et pour les hommes. https://t.co/WrNW0Avd3B

Jun 23, 2023 · 239 followers View post →
Collectif Antidotes
@Antidotes_fr · X

Jun 23, 2023 · 1 like · 1,191 followers View post →
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@winevinsanga · X

@imatakahiko 2014年にも非常に似たようなテーマの論文が出てましたが今回は何が進んでるんでしょうかね https://t.co/avHUVcEFg2

Sep 3, 2022 · 2 likes · 922 followers View post →
Polymnia Georgiou
@PolymniaG · X

@effatma The experimenters we used were not the same for every experiment and were all trained individuals that are running other experiments with success. The baseline effects were not only observed by us but also by other 2 labs https://t.co/E1Qp3w6lqB https://t.co/MYKCGsts0P

Aug 31, 2022 · 272 followers View post →
Vishal Parekh
@vishalsp10 · X

@SisSkovsoe @JimJohnsonSci @BruceVerchere @BlumLabWisc Long-time ago, I came across a very interesting article that got me thinking about the experimenter's effect on GTT https://t.co/qunSlshhSX

Jan 25, 2022 · 1 like · 150 followers View post →
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