By Caroline Zhang*, Jack Fallon*

*Both authors contributed equally to this work

Duke University

doi.org/10.55894/dv3.12

Synopsis

Animal model organisms have long been instrumental in unraveling complex biological processes relevantto human physiology. The first study investigates how exercise and food intake affect metabolism, using zebrafishas our model. The second experiment dives into how neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin controlmuscle movements, particularly catch contractions, in mussels. Examining these processes provides insights intohow muscle function and metabolism are regulated, potentially shedding light on human health and conservationefforts.