The Zebrafish Information Network (ZFIN) model organism database

The long term goals for ZFIN are a) to be the community database resource for the laboratory use of zebrafish, b) to develop and support integrated zebrafish genetic, genomic and developmental information, c) to maintain the definitive reference data sets of zebrafish research information, d) to link this information extensively to corresponding data in other model organism and human databases, e) to facilitate the use of zebrafish as a model for human biology and f) to serve the needs of the research community. The website includes the ZFIN protocol wiki where zebrafish researchers can share experimental protocols and tips with the rest of the research community. Protocols are organized into sections corresponding to the chapters of The Zebrafish Book, 5th edition (4th edition on-line).

 

ZFIN works closely with ZIRC to connect its genetic data with available probes and fish lines. ZIRC is the Zebrafish International Resource Center, an independent NIH-funded facility providing a wide range of zebrafish lines, probes and health services.