The FLI was among the first institutions to completely decode the genome of the fish, providing the genetic and genomic basis to establish Nothobranchius furzeri as a model system in biomedical…
As an aging model, N. furzeri helps with research on:
organ regeneration in aging genes that influence sex and lifespan the aging of the brain and nervous system the influence of genes or…
The animal husbandry team takes care of the mice’s well-being on a daily basis. Caretakers and veterinarians regularly check the health of the animals and treat symptoms of illness immediately.…
The basic prerequisites for conducting animal experiments are healthy animals and the absence of pathogens. Therefore, not only must the mice be bred in compliance with the strictest hygiene…
Animal Welfare Officer
Any institution that carries out animal experiments – including the FLI – must appoint at least one qualified person to ensure that animal welfare is observed internally and…
To maintain organ functions, the proteins in the cells need to be kept in balance (proteostasis). This state is disturbed with increasing age. One possible cause is glycation, in which sugars and…
To maintain organ functions, the proteins in the cells need to be kept in balance (proteostasis). This state is disturbed with increasing age. One possible cause is glycation, in which sugars and…
In 2020, just under 1.9 million animals were used for animal experiments in Germany. Added to this is the number of vertebrate animals killed for scientific purposes, for example to remove organs…