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Social Preference Tests in Zebrafish: A Systematic Review.

Asahi Ogi^1,2, Rosario Licitra¹, Valentina Naef¹

¹Neurobiology and Molecular Medicine, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico Stella Maris, Pisa, Italy.

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

|February 8, 2021

Summary

Zebrafish social preference tests offer insights into neurodevelopmental disorders. This review standardizes testing methods for ethical and high-quality research, improving animal welfare and scientific outcomes.

Keywords:

animal welfare disease model oxytocin social behavior social preference test zebrafish

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Area of Science:

Behavioral neuroscience
Animal models in research

Background:

Ethical research requires adherence to the 3 Rs: Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement.
Zebrafish (Danio rerio) are increasingly used in behavioral neuroscience for studying social behavior.

Approach:

This review summarizes factors influencing zebrafish behavior in social preference tests.
It categorizes research into untreated, pharmacologically treated, and genetically engineered zebrafish studies.
Guidelines for standardizing zebrafish social preference testing are proposed.

Key Points:

Zebrafish social preference tests can provide insights into neuropsychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Standardized testing enhances the reliability and relevance of findings.
Ethical considerations and animal welfare are paramount for scientific integrity.

Conclusions:

Standardizing zebrafish social preference tests improves research quality and animal welfare.
This model is relevant for understanding human behavioral disorders.
Adherence to ethical principles is crucial for advancing science.