Zebrafish Research Blog Posts

A personal journey in behavioral analysis: Thigmotaxis with DanioFlow

Dr. Torres-Ruiz has developed a tool for analyze EthoVision data. Her program takes data and transforms it into simplified harmonized data for studying thigmotaxis in zebrafish. However, there is much more that could be achieved with DanioFlow.

What can I use DanioVision for?

Researchers use zebrafish of all life stages, from embryo's to full adults. These researchers do high-throughput research and are therefore in need of a good automated system. DanioVision is the best tool for this type of research.

Tiny plastics, big problems: do nanoplastics affect neurodevelopment?

Nanoplastics are everywhere in the news nowadays. But how exactly do they influence our development. Researchers used DanioVision and EthoVision XT to track the development and behavior of exposed zebrafish. Keep reading to see their results

Zebrafish Research made easy: a dive into the Gerlai Lab

Recently, we published a customer story on the Gerlai Zebrafish Lab in Toronto. In this blog we would like to tell you about the things we learned that could not fit into the video.

The effect of environmental levels of lead on zebrafish development

Lead exposure has a negative influence on the developing brain and body. Zebrafish research allows us to understand the effects of lead poisoning on the different stages of life.

Breathe easy, a novel approach to monitoring respiratory activity in zebrafish

Researchers from the University of Heidelberg used DanioScope in a novel way to objectively measure breathing in zebrafish embryos and larvae.

Are fish empathic?

Ever wondered if fish can be empathetic towards each other? Find out in this blog how oxytocin plays a role in fish behavior!

Using zebrafish as an early warning system of neurotoxic substances

How can we use a zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryo model to detect possible neurotoxic chemical mixtures that are difficult to detect with normal chemical analyses?

Zebrafish behaviors shows true effect of chemicals on aquatic animals

Modern industrial processes, agricultural practices and domestic waste result in all sorts of chemicals getting into our waters. CPC is widely used. How does it affect the fish?

Tracking tiny transparent fish with EthoVision XT

Danionella cerebrum, a recently discovered cyprinid fish, has the smallest known vertebrate brain. What are the behavioral differences or similarities to their zebrafish relatives?

Behavioral neuroscience in the circular economy: the contribution of Zebrafish

What do Zebrafish and sewage sludge have in common? In this blog their use as a screening tool is highlighted to asses the ecotoxicity in soil.

Studying zebrafish behavior using video tracking software

When it comes to studying zebrafish behavior, video tracking software is the ideal tool. Here we highlight five recent posts about studies on zebrafish behavior where researchers applied video tracking software.