Coordinated Operating Research Entities

Zebrafish are small and not physically impressive, but they are powerhouses in medical research labs. Not only can these little fish from Southeast Asia regrow their organs and body parts, but they also have transparent eggs and remarkably similar DNA to human beings […] Read More Here

Zebrafish are driving some of the University of Maine’s most advanced biomedical discoveries. The paperclip-sized fish share genetic similarities to humans and have unique traits that allow scientists to watch disease processes and cellular development in real time [Read More Here]

Researchers at MDI Biological Laboratory have developed a novel transgenic zebrafish model that significantly accelerates the study of sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength. The work, published in PLOS Genetics, introduces a powerful, experimentally controllable platform for investigating the molecular mechanisms driving muscle degeneration. Led by Roman Madelaine, Ph.D., the team engineered a […]

The University of Maine’s zebrafish research facility is gaining statewide attention for its growing impact on biomedical discovery, student research opportunities, and scientific collaboration. A recent feature in Bangor Daily News highlights how the lab is helping researchers better understand human health and disease through innovative studies using zebrafish models. Zebrafish are widely used in scientific research […]