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Zebrabase: An intuitive tracking solution for aquatic model organisms

Jana Oltova, Jindrich Jindrich, Ctibor Skuta, Ondrej Svoboda, Olga Machonova, Petr Bartunek
doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/248666
Jana Oltova
1Department of Cell Differentiation, Institute of Molecular Genetics AS CR v.v.i., Videnska 1083, 142 20, Prague 4, Czech Republic
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Jindrich Jindrich
2CZ-OPENSCREEN, Institute of Molecular Genetics AS CR v.v.i., Videnska 1083, 142 20, Prague 4, Czech Republic
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Ctibor Skuta
2CZ-OPENSCREEN, Institute of Molecular Genetics AS CR v.v.i., Videnska 1083, 142 20, Prague 4, Czech Republic
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Ondrej Svoboda
1Department of Cell Differentiation, Institute of Molecular Genetics AS CR v.v.i., Videnska 1083, 142 20, Prague 4, Czech Republic
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Olga Machonova
1Department of Cell Differentiation, Institute of Molecular Genetics AS CR v.v.i., Videnska 1083, 142 20, Prague 4, Czech Republic
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Petr Bartunek
1Department of Cell Differentiation, Institute of Molecular Genetics AS CR v.v.i., Videnska 1083, 142 20, Prague 4, Czech Republic
2CZ-OPENSCREEN, Institute of Molecular Genetics AS CR v.v.i., Videnska 1083, 142 20, Prague 4, Czech Republic
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Abstract

Small fish species, like zebrafish or medaka, are constantly gaining popularity in basic research and disease modeling as a useful alternative to rodent model organisms. However, the tracking options for fish within a facility are rather limited. Here, we present an aquatic species tracking database, Zebrabase, developed in our zebrafish research and breeding facility that represents a practical and scalable solution and an intuitive platform for scientists, fish managers and caretakers, in both small and large facilities. Zebrabase is a scalable, crossplatform fish tracking database developed especially for research fish facilities but can be easily adapted for a wide variety of aquatic model organisms housed in tanks. It provides sophisticated tracking, reporting, and management functions that help keep the animalrelated records well-organized including a QR code functionality for tank labeling. The implementation of various user roles ensures a functional hierarchy and customized access to specific functions and data. In addition, Zebrabase enables easy personalization of rooms and racks, and its advanced statistics and reporting options make it an excellent tool for creating periodic reports of animal usage and productivity. The communication between the facility and researchers can be streamlined by the requesting capabilities of the database. Finally, Zebrabase also features an interactive breeding history and a smart interface with advanced visualizations and intuitive color coding allowing to speed up the processes.

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Zebrabase: An intuitive tracking solution for aquatic model organisms
Jana Oltova, Jindrich Jindrich, Ctibor Skuta, Ondrej Svoboda, Olga Machonova, Petr Bartunek
bioRxiv 248666; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/248666
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Zebrabase: An intuitive tracking solution for aquatic model organisms
Jana Oltova, Jindrich Jindrich, Ctibor Skuta, Ondrej Svoboda, Olga Machonova, Petr Bartunek
bioRxiv 248666; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/248666

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