Aquatic Animals in Disease Research

Aquatic animals are often regarded as ideal models in medical, biological and environmental science research to study disease mechanisms, transmission, treatments and ecological impacts. The species of their widespread diversity are not only used to study diseases affecting aquatic animals themselves, but are also often used as model organisms to study human diseases.

Fig. 1 Discuss the advancements in using zebrafish models for aquatic ecotoxicology research. (Li, et al., 2023)

• Research on Human Diseases
  Various aquatic organisms are used as models for human diseases, including cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and chronic diseases. In the case of cancer, the mechanisms of carcinogenesis and metastasis of various cancers, such as acute myeloid leukemia, hepatocellular carcinoma and melanoma, can be studied using aquatic organisms for modeling. In addition, they are also well suited for neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease, which are popular research directions. Aquatic organisms are also often used as research models for the treatment of chronic diseases, including diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

• Research on Aquatic Animal Diseases
  In addition to human diseases, aquatic organisms are challenged by their own diseases, including those caused by microbes and pollutants, due to contaminated ecosystems and rapidly evolving aquaculture demands. For bacterial infections which are often widespread among various aquatic species, appropriate models are selected to develop vaccines or screen for more effective drugs. On the other hand, the use of aquatic organism models as markers of contamination not only allows for monitoring changes in toxicity levels but also for studying the specific mechanisms by which these contaminants affect gene expression and development.

Our Services

For diverse aquatic life-based research needs, BioVenic offers different services applied to research in different disease areas, such as the creation of various model organisms, gene editing, toxicity testing and other methods. Listed below are some of the disease-related research services we provide. Furthermore, we also offer different aquatic animals, including but not limited to the species listed below.

Aquatic ecosystems are complex and mysterious, and professional technical support is indispensable for exploring the survival mechanisms and environmental adaptations of aquatic organisms. BioVenic specializes in providing leading-edge assays and research services to advance research in disease areas. Don't hesitate to contact us.

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