Zebrafish are a widely utilised animal model in developmental genetics, and owing to recent
advances in our understanding of zebrafish behaviour, their utility as a comparative model in …

One of the most commonly used behavioral endpoints measured in preclinical studies using
rodent models is thigmotaxis (or “wall-hugging”). Thigmotaxis is a well-validated index of …

The current study investigated the independent and combined effects of caffeine and taurine
on anxiety-like behavior and neuroendocrine responses in adult zebrafish (Danio rerio) …

Understanding the different patterns of anxiety-like behavioral responses is of great interest
for pharmacological and genetic research. Here we report the effects of 3.5-hr habituation …

The use of animal models in biology research continues to be necessary for the
development of new technologies and medicines, and therefore crucial for enhancing …

Receiver biases towards specific sensory signals have been demonstrated in insects, birds
and fish, both in the context of foraging and mate choice. In some cases, signals important in …

Terpenes are fragrant aromatic compounds produced by a variety of plants, most notably
cannabis and hops. With increasing legalization of cannabis there is a need to better …

Information about the welfare and husbandry of pet and laboratory fish is scarce although
millions of fish are sold in pet shops and used in laboratory research every year. Inadequate …

Alterations in zebrafish motility are used to identify neurotoxic compounds, but few have
reported how methodology may affect results. To investigate this, we exposed embryos to …

Animals use coloured signals for a variety of communication purposes, including to attract
potential mates, recognize individuals, defend territories and warn predators of secondary …