Blog Posts Tagged With Toxicity

Agricultural pesticides and Parkinson's Disease: current screening procedures
17 Jan animal behavior research Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Agricultural pesticides and Parkinson's Disease: current screening procedures

Parkinson's disease, what are its symptoms? What role do environmental toxins play in its development? And why should we be critical on current toxin research methods?
The effect of environmental levels of lead on zebrafish development
14 Sep animal behavior research Zebrafish Research

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
30 May animal behavior research Zebrafish Research

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.
Using zebrafish as an early warning system of neurotoxic substances
23 Mar animal behavior research Zebrafish Research

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?
Measuring behavior of coral larvae in response to antifouling coatings
12 Jan animal behavior research Other (Animal)

Measuring behavior of coral larvae in response to antifouling coatings

What effect do ship hull coatings have on coral viability and restoration? And how can non-toxic alternatives effect mobility behavior in coral larvae?
Behavioral neuroscience in the circular economy: the contribution of Zebrafish
13 Jul animal behavior research Zebrafish Research

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.
Citizen science in research: studying contaminated drinking water with zebrafish
01 Dec animal behavior research Zebrafish Research

Citizen science in research: studying contaminated drinking water with zebrafish

Local residents, students and scientists joined forces to investigate harmful contaminants in drinking water wells in New England. Behavioral effects of these contaminants were studied in zebrafish.
Toxicometabolism and behavior of zebrafish exposed to cannabinol
14 May animal behavior research Zebrafish Research

Toxicometabolism and behavior of zebrafish exposed to cannabinol

THC and CBD are well-know compounds of cannabis (Cannabis sativa), use for recreational purposes or health benefits. We have less knowledge of the effects of another active compound: CBN.
A new fish on the block: Japanese medaka in toxicology studies
11 Sep animal behavior research Other (Animal)

A new fish on the block: Japanese medaka in toxicology studies

We are all very familiar with zebrafish as a model species in neuroscience research. Today, let's talk about another fish, the Japanese medaka.
Testing PCBs toxicity - behavior in zebrafish and their offspring
08 Oct animal behavior research Zebrafish Research

Testing PCBs toxicity - behavior in zebrafish and their offspring

PCBs are synthetic molecules that were used in transformers, electric motors, and more applications. It was quickly discovered that these molecules are toxic, and subsequently, they were banned.

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