Winter 2024 21 KEYS TO HUMAN DISEASE NIH grant will modernize OSU’s zebrafish research. When it comes to unlocking insights into a host of human diseases, from muscular dystrophy to cancer, scientists have found the key in a small freshwater fish.The zebrafish shares 84% of the genes associated with human diseases. It’s also transparent as it develops, giving researchers a literal window into the effects of chemicals on its body as they unfold. Robyn Tanguay, a University Distinguished Professor in Environmental and Molecular Toxicology, pioneered the idea of using zebrafish for toxicology studies. This fall, her lab was awarded a $7.5 million NIH grant to modernize its building and facilities, stimulating OSU research for decades to come. —Scholle McFarland ReseaRch PHOTO BY LYNN KETCHUM
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