Spinal Cord Regeneration in Zebra Fish

Zebra fish are unique because their larvae are transparent and their nervous system can be observed through their skin.

Cornell neurobiologist Joe Fetcho uses zebra fish as a model organism for developing a basic set of principles on the organization and function of neurons, and for studying cell regeneration. He has developed a robust strategy for inducing cell growth and restoration of function, both necessary for curing spinal cord injury.

In September 2009, Fetcho received the NIH Director's Pioneer Award, which supports scientists of exceptional creativity twho propose pioneering approaches to major challenges in biomedical and behavioral research.

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[squaidpro]

@scientificallyunstab thanks man i did not know that i listened to this dude on youtube but thanks

[scientificallyunstab]

@squaidpro That's the complete opposite. It is that they are accumulating unfertilized eggs inside. The females will produce eggs and only release them if there is a male and the conditions are good. Otherwise they will keep producing and storing them inside of them. So, overall conclusion, get her a male! (even if they copulate, they tend to eat their eggs afterwards, so you won't get little zebrafish embryos in your tank

[squaidpro]

cool make more videos and my zebra fish is pregnaut or fat cause belly is white and sags like a beer bely