Fish You Well: Using Zebrafish to Study Development and Disease
Our exhibition highlights the zebrafish as a captivating animal model for basic and translational research purposes. Zebrafish possess distinctive characteristics such as transparent embryos and rapid external development, which contributes to their usefulness in various research inquiries, particularly the progression of an organism from an egg to an adult. We will present interactive activities for all ages, including the opportunity to observe zebrafish embryos at different developmental stages, track the movement of food through a live zebrafish's digestive system, select fish with specific traits, and gain knowledge on how we can modify the zebrafish's DNA using a tool called CRISPR.
Presented by:
- Julia Ganz, Associate Professor, Integrative Biology, MSU
- Brooke Jeffery, Graduate Student, IBIO, MSU
- Ashoka Bandla, Graduate Student, Integrative Biology, MSU
- Ann Davidson, Academic Specialist, Integrative Biology, MSU
- Kristen Lounsbury, Research Technician, Integrative Biology, MSU
- Katherine Moran, Research Technician, Integrative Biology, MSU
Suggested for ages: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above
Scientific Disciplines:
- Plant and Animal Sciences
Time and Location
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4/13/2024 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: STEM Teaching and Learning Facility Third Floor, West Wing