File:Zebrafish Make a Splash in FDA Research (8614532586).jpg
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| Description | Zebrafish, like humans, have a backbone and many genes in common with humans. In one laboratory test, the addition of the chemical ketamine—a pediatric anesthetic—lowers the fish’s heart rate and reduces the number of neurons (nerve cells), shown in the slide as short, vertical lines coming down from the horizontal spinal cord. Read this Consumer Update to find out how these tiny, transparent fish may make a difference to your health someday: Zebrafish Make a Splash in FDA Research. |
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| Source | Zebrafish Make a Splash in FDA Research |
| Author | The U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
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Unless otherwise noted, the contents of the Food and Drug Administration website (www.fda.gov) —both text and graphics— are public domain in the United States. [1] (August 18, 2005, last updated July 14, 2015)
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This image was originally posted to Flickr by The U.S. Food and Drug Administration at https://flickr.com/photos/39736050@N02/8614532586. It was reviewed on 9 September 2016 by FlickreviewR and was confirmed to be licensed under the terms of the United States Government Work. |
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