ZEBRAFISH LABORATORY
Zebrafish (Danio rerio) is a species of freshwater fish under the Cyprinidae family. It offers many advantages as a vertebrate animal model, such as high physiological and genetic homology with mammals, external fertilization, rapid organ development, transparent embryos and larvae, and easy genetic manipulation. These characteristics have led to an increase in the use of zebrafish in biomedical research.
The zebrafish laboratory in the Department of Anatomy has facilities that can accommodate up to 360 adult zebrafish. Currently, the laboratory houses wild-type zebrafish sourced from RIKEN, Japan, and local aquarium sources. Equipped with stereomicroscopes and micro-manipulators, the laboratory is capable of conducting a variety of applications, including intracranial injections and fish surgeries.
The zebrafish laboratory in the Department of Anatomy is equipped with facilities that can accommodate up to 360 adult zebrafish. Currently, the laboratory houses wild-type zebrafish sourced from RIKEN, Japan, and local aquarium suppliers. With equipment such as stereomicroscopes and micro-manipulators, the lab is capable of conducting various applications, including intracranial injections and fish surgeries.
For further inquiries regarding zebrafish-based research or the use of the facility, please contact our staff for more information.
