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Animals in research: Zebrafish

Zebrafish are probably not the first creatures that come to mind when it comes to animals that are valuable for medical research.

Medical research created May 10, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Biologists announce unique spinal nerve cell activity discovery

Scientists from the University of Leicester have hit upon unique forms of spinal nerve activity that shape output of nerve cell networks controlling motor behaviours.

Neuroscience created Nov 08, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (6) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Versatility of zebrafish research highlighted at international conference

It's clear where the black-and-white striped zebrafish got its name, but less obvious at first glance is what zebrafish has to do with biomedical research. Amazingly, it has biological similarities to humans, which are making ...

Genetics created Jun 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0