Posts Tagged ‘zebrafish’
Zebrafish sex: It’s complicated
VANDERBILT (US) — Talk about gender issues. Zebrafish don’t have a typical X and Y sex chromosome, so how to tell boys from girls? Continue…
Friday, August 12, 2011 15:56 - 1 Comment
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Zebrafish lead way to melanoma gene
CORNELL (US) — Discovery of a new gene may open a path to advanced drug targets to help treat melanoma, an aggressive skin cancer, responsible for about 8,700 deaths each year. (more…)
Science & Technology - Nov 1, 2010 10:59 - 0 Comments
Gene helps fish hide in plain sight
VANDERBILT (US) — Scientists have discovered a new member of a gene family that has powerful influences on pigmentation and the regulation of body weight. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 7, 2010 16:51 - 0 Comments
Do gut microbes play cancer role?
U. OREGON (US) — Microbes matter, perhaps more than anyone realizes in biological development, and scientists now believe they could be a target for reducing cancer risks. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 24, 2010 16:51 - 0 Comments
Zebrafish mend hearts. Why can’t we?
DUKE (US)—Humans have very limited ability to regenerate heart muscle cells, which is a key reason why heart attacks and scar tissue are so dangerous. Now researchers are studying the highly regenerative zebrafish, searching for clues to better therapy. (more…)
