Zebrafish, a four centimeter long fish native to Indian rivers, has attracted considerable scientific interest worldwide primarily as a non-mammalian vertebrate model organism. Being a vertebrate, Zebrafish has blood, eye, heart, kidney and other biological processes that share many features of the human system. Because of the optical transparency of the embryos, small size at maturity and ease of culture, Zebrafish has become a popular organism to study embryonic development for biologist worldwide.  Genetic screens in Zebrafish have led to the discovery of large number of mutations that disrupt embryonic development. Many of these mutations serve as models for several human syndromes.  Over the years, studies in zebrafish have enabled discovery of novel genes, pathways and models of human diseases in addition to understanding mechanisms underlying genome evolution. Zebrafish models are also amenable to high-throughput chemical compound screening, thereby enabling discovery of novel drug compounds. For more information see http://genome.igib.res.in

15th April 2009 | PRESS COVERAGE OF THE GENOME RELEASE

Telegraph | India earns genome stripes - Delhi unit attempts global feat after sequencing zebrafish
http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090415/jsp/frontpage/story_10824470.jsp

Mint | Indian scientist sequence fish genome
http://www.livemint.com/2009/04/14234655/Science-and-Technology--India.html

Hindustan Times |India complete genome sequencing of zebrafish
http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?sectionName=HomePage&id=2523f5e1-6fcd-42aa-b60b-f682c37ef97a&Headline=India+complete+genome+sequencing+of+Zebra+fish

Free Press Release | Whole Genome Sequencing of Zebrafish Wild-type Strain
http://www.free-press-release.com/news/200904/1239907305.html

Zeenews.com | Entire genome of Zebrafish sequenced: Scientist
http://www.zeenews.com/sci-tech/eco-news/2009-04-15/523786news.html

Mail Toady | Unique Kettle of Fish

Indian Express | Decoding the Genome Mystery
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/decoding-the-genome-mystery/485122/0

17th July  2009 | Zebrafish Wild Type Strain Genome was presented at the 6th European Zebrafish Genetics and Development Meeting at Rome, Italy.
Talk Title: WHOLE-GENOME SEQUENCING OF A WILDTYPE STRAIN OF ZEBRAFISH FOR VARIANT DISCOVERY.
View abstract of the talk

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