Zebrafish as a model for biomedical research
The zebrafish (Danio rerio) is a popular model organism due to its size, reproduction and growth rate, cost effectiveness, and also its genetic homology with humans (~70%).
Noldus offers a wide array of solutions for research in zebrafish. As experts in behavioral neuroscience, we're here to support and elevate your research.
Video tracking for zebrafish
Video tracking means that the software is able to detect the zebrafish in a video file or from a live video feed, distinguish it from its background, and track its whereabouts and movements. It tracks and analyzes the behavior, movement, and activity of zebrafish. Video tracking technology is versatile and enough to be very useful in many different behavioral tests.
EthoVision XT is the industry leader in video tracking. Use as a standalone solution for video tracking, or pair with the DanioVision observation chamber, a complete system designed for high-throughput tracking of zebrafish larvae.
How can you use zebrafish in research?
Neurobiology & behavior
The zebrafish has become an important vertebrate model to study (developmental) neurobiology and behavior, not in the least because of recent improvements in imaging techniques and behavioral assays.
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Toxicology
To protect human health, wildlife, and the environment, the effects of naturally occurring and synthetic contaminants need to be monitored. Zebrafish are valuable in these types of studies for many reasons.
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Translational research
Researchers have unraveled the molecular basis of many human disorders, and many of the genes we know to be associated with human disease (e.g., Parkinson's and epilepsy) have homologues in zebrafish.
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Your zebrafish research toolkit
Epilepsy research in zebrafish
The development of accurate, high-throughput models for epilepsy research is crucial. Read how researchers use EthoVision XT to develop a multi-parametric analysis in zebrafish.
Zebrafish and learning paradigms
Zebrafish have become an important animal model for studying neurodegenerative diseases. Download the white paper and learn more about zebrafish and learning paradigms.
Basic behavioral neuroscience in zebrafish
This essential guidebook will delve into the significant transformation zebrafish undergo through their developmental stages: from the embryonic stage to larvae, and finally adult zebrafish.
Noldus solutions for zebrafish research
EthoVision XT | Premium video tracking
The world's most used video tracking tool, as well as a software platform to build your set-up on. Video tracking essentially means that EthoVision XT recognizes your zebrafish (adult or larva) from a live video feed or video file and is able to track its movement or activity.
DanioVision | Controlled testing environment
The complete system designed for experiments with zebrafish larvae. It is for anybody performing research in drug development, safety pharmacology, behavioral genetics, circadian rhythmicity and related research areas.
DanioScope | Cardiovascularity and morphology
The premier software tool to investigate a scope of zebrafish embryo and larvae parameters. It includes features to measure embryo activity, cardiovascular measurements, morphology, and gut and blood flow.
Track3D | Three dimensional video tracking
A video-based system for automated tracking of animals in a three-dimensional space. It allows the researcher to record the movement of an animal in a test chamber, visualize the resulting trajectory in a three-dimensional image and calculate a number of movement parameters.
Are you looking for advice on your application?
Do you want to learn more about how to apply Noldus products to your research, or do you need advice from our team of behavioral experts?
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