In recent decades, the zebrafish has become one of the most valuable model organisms in scientific research. For a variety of reasons, including their genetic similarities to humans, these tiny ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – A team of scientists will study if zebrafish, a popular aquarium fish whose genetic and physiological makeup is similar to humans, could unlock new treatments for kidney stones and ...

Global warming is already very tough for animals in the wild, but it may be toughest for creatures like fish, whose body temperatures are controlled by the water temperatures around them. Fish have to ...

Investigating a common gene in three very different species—salamanders, mice and zebrafish—scientists have discovered the ...

Melatonin is a naturally produced molecule that has long been suspected to play a role in healthy sleep, but it has been ...

Blinding diseases lead to permanent vision loss by damaging photoreceptor cells, which humans cannot naturally regenerate. While researchers are working on new methods to replace or regenerate these ...

A heart attack will leave a permanent scar on a human heart, yet other animals, including zebrafish, can clear cardiac scar tissue and regrow damaged muscle as adults. Biologists sheds new light on ...

A study shows that SP genes play a key role in limb and organ regeneration, and a novel gene therapy approach partially ...

Tiny plastic particles, from the micro- to nanoscale, have been routinely detected in water, soil, air, aquatic species, and humans in recent years. As concerns grow over their potential impact on the ...

In 2019 the first Zebrafish health and welfare terms database was created. Working in collaboration with Zebrafish specialists and veterinarians we defined severity scores, welfare indicators, ...