The Zebrafish International Resource Center

The Zebrafish International Resource Center (ZIRC) is a research facility that supplies zebrafish, a popular model organism used in scientific studies. Zebrafish are valuable because their transparent embryos develop quickly and share many genes with humans, helping scientists understand genetics, development, and disease. ZIRC provides these fish, along with related research tools, to scientists worldwide to support biomedical research. By ensuring high-quality, well-maintained zebrafish, ZIRC helps advance medical discoveries and promotes collaboration among researchers in genetics, neuroscience, and other fields.