From Manual Handling to Automation: The Future of Zebrafish Embryo Workflows

Handling zebrafish embryos may seem simple, but doing it at scale is often a real challenge. This month’s article explores how workflows are shifting toward automation to support higher throughput, better reproducibility, and streamlined research processes. Introduction Current Workflows in Zebrafish Embryo Research The Role of Automation Applications in Drug Testing, Toxicity & More Conclusions […]

EvoDevo in Zebrafish: Bridging Evolution, Development, and Drug Discovery

Evolutionary Developmental Biology, also known as EvoDevo, explores how developmental processes shape evolutionary change. Zebrafish, with their unique genetic and developmental features, have become a cornerstone for EvoDevo research and a powerful tool for drug discovery and toxicity testing. This article introduces the science behind EvoDevo, the advantages of zebrafish as a model, and how […]

What are zebrafish?

zebrafish in a tank. Creative Commons: Zebrafish in the lab of Robyn Tanguay at Oregon State University. Photo: Lynn Ketchum.:

As far as research is concerned, all of us are well aware of the use of Mus musculus (mice) or Drosophila melanogaster  (fruit flies) as animal models in laboratories. But what about Danio rerio, also known as zebrafish?  Over the past several years, the use of zebrafish as a model in several research areas has increased due to numerous […]