“It’s an elegant example of ‘reverse evolutionary genetics.’” Kuwada’s team bred a diverse range of mutant zebrafish, then checked for embryos with obvious motor problems—an intensive process ...

Unlike mice, however, zebrafish are better suited for space experiments because they don’t produce solid waste or release gases that require complex filtration systems. “Scientists will focus on ...

SHANGHAI -- In 2025, six zebrafish are set to journey to China's space station, assisting scientists in exploring how the space environment impacts the muscle and skeletal development of vertebrates.

Unlike humans, zebrafish grow new heart muscle cells: they have a regenerative capacity. When a zebrafish's heart is damaged, it can fully restore its function within 60 days. "We don't understand ...

The zebrafish, a commonly used model organism, exhibits a growth pattern that closely mirrors what is seen in human muscle growth, where muscle growth is accomplished post-birth/hatch with little to ...

The Zebrafish Muscle investigation employs the International Space Station's Aquatic Habitat, an aquarium in microgravity. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of ...

We are currently characterizing several histone modifier and RNA-splicing proteins that may affect muscle formation and maintenance in our vertebrate animal models. Generation, characterization, and ...

humans lose millions of heart muscle cells that cannot regrow, often leading to heart failure where the heart struggles to pump blood effectively. In stark contrast, zebrafish possess an ...

Michael Barresi’s research interests are focused on how glial cells help wire the nervous system in the embryonic zebrafish brain. His lab discovered that astroglial cells provide a substrate for ...