Despite lacking a hippocampus entirely—and having diverged from the mammalian lineage roughly 400 million years ago—larval ...

With a tank of zebrafish, Queensland researcher Jean Giacomotto was able to test a never-before seen genetic variant ...

Research has revealed the neurotoxic mechanism of nicotine at environmentally relevant concentrations in zebrafish embryos.

Aran Nayebi jokes that his robot vacuum has a bigger brain than his two cats. But while the vacuum can only follow a preset ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In 2003, a lost fictional clownfish named Nemo swim his way to box ...

Mesmerizing textures, patterns, and colors are revealed in the images taken with the microscopes, offering a peek into a ...

One of the most popular animal models in research is the Zebrafish, a tropical fish which is native to the rice paddies of Asia. Complex ethical concerns surrounding human testing have resulted in the ...

A new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature explored the effects of giving psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in magic mushrooms, to zebrafish. Interest has developed in recent ...

Age-related macular degeneration affects 11 million people in the U.S., and that number is expected to nearly double by 2050. Now researchers are looking into how a unique characteristic of a ...

This transcript was created by a computer and edited by a volunteer. Dave Miller: From the Gert Boyle Studio at OPB, this is Think Out Loud. I’m Dave Miller. We turn now to new insights into scoliosis ...