UNC Zebrafish Aquaculture Core

UNC Zebrafish Aquaculture Core Researchers need zebrafish and our zebrafish need researchers!

The following services are available:
*Zebrafish embryos
*Facilities for zebrafish microinjection and light stereomicroscopy

Address

Chapel Hill, NC
27599-7507

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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The UNC Zebrafish Aquaculture Core (ZAC) operates as an IACUC regulated Animal Facility and provides zebrafish husbandry and training services. The ZAC has a capacity of >5,500 liters and 27,500 fish in the main facility and 480 liters and 2400 fish in a separate quarantine room. The following services are available: *Zebrafish embryos (several wild-type and transgenic lines available) *Facilities for zebrafish microinjection and light stereomicroscopy *Transgenic and mutant line generation: -----in 6-8 months -----for as little as $600 (prices vary) -----using TALEN and CRISPER/Cas9 mediated precise genome editing *Training for zebrafish embryo handling, microinjection, and light stereomicroscopy Fees collected for use of this core facility provide support for the supplies, maintenance, and operating expenses. For a copy of our current fee schedule, please contact the facility manager, Michelle Altemara, at [email protected].