Fatty Acid Gene May be Key to Life in Freshwater
The ocean provides a smorgasbord of foods to humans and fish alike. Modern marine species of ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygians) evolved from a freshwater ancestor to take advantage Read More…
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Salmon Navigate Home by Earth’s Magnetic Field
The epic migrations of salmon have long been a subject of mystery and amazement. What directs these animals’ journeys across great stretches of ocean, pulling them back Read More…
Fishy side effects: drugs change fish behavior
Pharmaceutical drugs can profoundly alter our moods and behavior--such changes may be side effects, or may be the whole point of a particular drug, like anti-anxiety medication. Read More…