Start Date
2019
Description
Bjornstad Syndrome
- Autosomal recessive disease caused by single mutations in the BCS1L gene
- Characterized by sensorineural hearing loss and pili torti (brittle hair susceptible to falling out)
Zebrafish as a Model
- 70% of the same genes as humans, 84% of the same genes associated with human disease
- High fecundity and quick development
Recommended Citation
Schellenberg, Luke; Wilstermann, Amy; and Baker, Rachael, "Behavioral Analysis of Zebrafish (Danio rerio) as a Model for Bjornstad Syndrome" (2019). Summer Research. 27.
https://digitalcommons.calvin.edu/summer_research/2019/Posters/27
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Behavioral Analysis of Zebrafish (Danio rerio) as a Model for Bjornstad Syndrome
Bjornstad Syndrome
- Autosomal recessive disease caused by single mutations in the BCS1L gene
- Characterized by sensorineural hearing loss and pili torti (brittle hair susceptible to falling out)
Zebrafish as a Model
- 70% of the same genes as humans, 84% of the same genes associated with human disease
- High fecundity and quick development