How baby fish bodies form during early development
Inductive and morphogenetic processes shaping the zebrafish embryonic axes
This project helps us learn how early life forms, using tiny zebrafish to understand how bodies are built.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11075251 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We are exploring the fundamental steps that guide how a body takes shape during early development, focusing on how cells communicate and organize themselves. By studying zebrafish, we can observe these complex processes in detail, like how an embryo stretches and narrows to form its body axis. This work helps us understand the basic instructions that ensure a healthy body develops correctly, which can inform our understanding of human development.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This basic science project does not involve direct patient participation.
Not a fit: Patients seeking immediate new treatments or direct clinical interventions would not directly benefit from this foundational research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This foundational knowledge could one day help us understand the causes of birth defects and develop ways to prevent or treat them.
How similar studies have performed: Researchers have made progress in understanding cell signaling pathways, and this project builds upon previous findings using new genetic tools.
Where this research is happening
Saint Louis, United States
- Washington University — Saint Louis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Solnicakrezel, Lilianna — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Solnicakrezel, Lilianna
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.