Abstract
With lifespans rapidly increasing worldwide there has been a marked increase in age-related diseases-particularly those affecting cognition-that place a major socioeconomic burden on society. Despite this, much of what occurs during the aging process at a molecular level is poorly understood, facilitating the need for a greater understanding of the processes involved. In recent years, zebrafish have proved a useful model for the identification of genetic and cellular mechanisms affecting a variety of disease processes. Here we review the potential of zebrafish as a model for the study of cognitive ageing.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | The Rights and Wrongs of Zebrafish |
Subtitle of host publication | Behavioral Phenotyping of Zebrafish |
Editors | Allan V. Kalueff |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 241-258 |
Number of pages | 18 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319337746 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783319337739 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 7 Feb 2017 |
Keywords
- Ageing
- Cognition
- Degeneration
- Memory
- Zebrafish