Shedding Light on Genetic Susceptibility to Cancer
In a Mendel Science Center Biology lab, tanks of iridescent zebrafish line the walls. They are not only beautiful to look at, but also model organisms for studies of vertebrate development and gene function. Villanova students working with Angela DiBenedetto, PhD, associate professor, Biology, are using zebrafish to uncover genetic factors that can contribute to the risk of developing cancer and other diseases.
