Studying other organisms gives us understanding about ourselves DNA and the Developing Embryo - a microscopic display of living zebrafish embryos. These particular fish rapidly develop from eggs to fry in only 48 hrs. Their eggs are water-clear. This makes the display of these remarkable changes visible and dramatic to watch. Zebrafish Peepshow - a 18 tank display of a Zebrafish colony highlighting the fish's behavior.
Genetic variations are the touchstone of genetists for insight into the development of an organism.
Here we display a small subset of the variations or mutations found in zebrafish. Prehistoric Insects - an interactive display of insects and other organism trapped in ancient amber. None of the observed species are currently alive but all lived some 25 to 40 million years ago. Mutant Detector - a somewhat silly exhibit based on the notion that we all carry a number of mutations within us. The computer program provides a sophisticated learning environment and presents the genetic science behind Sickle Cell disease and possible options.