For decades, the dream of fixing harmful mutations in mitochondrial DNA felt out of reach. Scientists have long known these ...

The human brain is made up of billions of nerve cells (neurons) that communicate with each other in vast, interconnected ...

The zebrafish (Danio rerio) has emerged as a powerful vertebrate model for studying kidney development and regeneration due ...

Beyond genes! New research on zebrafish embryos reveals physical forces and cell stickiness are crucial for shaping the brain ...

Unraveling a key brain chemical, galanin, new research in fish shows it typically calms brain activity. However, stress can weaken this calming effect, leading to overactivity and seizures. This ...