Revolutionizing Cancer Drug Testing: Using Zebrafish for Liver Cancer Research

A laboratory in Taiwan is using zebrafish to test liver cancer drugs due to their organ similarities to humans. Researchers at Academia Sinica have genetically modified zebrafish with a jellyfish gene to highlight cancerous tissues. This method is more cost-effective and faster than using mice, allowing for efficient monitoring of tumor development. Effective drugs in zebrafish are later tested on mice to meet international standards.

In what ways do zebrafish testing compare to conventional laboratory mice?

What happens to the livers and drugs found effective in zebrafish?