Categorizing the behavior of transgenic Alzheimer Disease zebrafish

by Elle McGregor

The aim of this project was to categorize anxiety, social, and cognitive behaviors in transgenic (Tg) Alzheimer Disease (AD) zebrafish to validate them as a viable model for AD. This was accomplished via light-dark, sociality, and novel object recognition tests that measured each behavior respectively. Anxiety and sociality behaviors in Tg fish deviated from predictions, while cognitive behaviors were consistent with predictions. These results create a foundation for future research involving these specific Tg fish.

Major: 
Division of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Exhibition Category: 
Health and Life Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
Altoona
Faculty Sponsor: 
Cairsty Depasquale
Poster Number: 
62

Award Winner

Health and Life Sciences - Second Place