Even in darkness, many animals retain a sense of orientation because their nervous system sustains a memory of heading ...

CADASIL, an inherited disease caused by mutations in the NOTCH3 gene, damages the brain’s small blood vessels, leading to ...

The altered presence of tiny fragments of neuronal genes, called microexons, causes hyperarousal in zebrafish. This is the ...

The altered presence of tiny fragments of neuronal genes, called microexons, causes hyperarousal in zebrafish. This is the ...

Researchers discover that disrupted neuronal microexons cause a permanent spike in cAMP signaling, driving severe hyperarousal, insomnia, and hyperactivity.

An irresistible urge to move the legs or other areas, often accompanied by unpleasant sensations at night or during rest: ...

Two socializing zebrafish. (Luke A. Hammond & Jeremy Ullmann) Imagine spotting someone across the room at a party, then ...

Although zebrafish are much smaller and less famous than their terrestrial namesakes, the tiny fish possess a unique ability: They can rapidly change the color of their characteristic stripes from ...

Muscular dystrophies are a group of diseases in which proteins in the muscles do not function properly, either through inherited or spontaneous mutations. This, in turn, leads to muscle tissue ...

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Several zebrafish strains such as AB, Tübingen (TU), Wild India Kolkata (WIK) and Tupfel long fin (TL) have been established for genetic study. Each strain has its morphological and behavioral traits.

Zebrafish are one of the most well studied animals on the planet. But how they came by their beautiful black and gold stripes is more of a mystery. Our new research used mathematical modelling – and ...