Chinese experts discuss zebrafish technology in health industries


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BEIJING, July 17 (Xinhua) -- A group of Chinese experts met Saturday in Beijing to discuss the applications of zebrafish technology on efficacy and safety in industries of drug and health care products. Zebrafish, a tropical fish about 2.5 cm to 4 cm long, is known for its body of dark blue stripes. Scientists have found that zebrafish share 87 percent of genes with humans, indicating its significant research and development value in life and medical sciences. Experts shared their advice and expertise on accelerating zebrafish technology applications at a Saturday seminar by the China Healthcare Association. They included representatives...