Assessing Rodent Working Memory, A Review of Tasks and Methodological Approaches

Assessing working memory in rodents offers profound insights into the neural basis of cognitive operations, which can be crucial for understanding human cognitive health and potential interventions. By offering a consolidated view of traditional and novel paradigms, this review bridges current knowledge gaps and aids researchers in selecting and designing appropriate experimental protocols. The multifaceted nature of working memory demands the continual evolution of our assessment tools, ensuring the capture of its true essence across species.