Brain transcriptome variation among behaviorally distinct strains of zebrafish (Danio rerio)

Domesticated animal populations often show profound reductions in predator avoidance and fear-related behavior compared to wild populations. These reductions are remarkably consistent and have been observed in a diverse array of taxa including fish, birds, and mammals. Experiments conducted in common environments indicate that these behavioral differences have a genetic basis. In this study, we quantified differences in fear-related behavior between wild and domesticated zebrafish strains and used microarray analysis to identify genes that may be associated with this variation.

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Drew RE, Settles ML, Churchill EJ, Williams SM, Balli S, Robison BD