All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2021 August Researchers scale up new blood test for stressed fish Researchers scale up new blood test for stressed fish 10/08/2021 | 3 MINS (INCLUDING 1 MIN VIDEO) Developing a blood test to predict the stress of aquatic species and help industry develop a more sustainable fish economy is the focus of a new research project at Lombok Institute of Technology in collaboration with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. Research Associate Dr Catherine Wingate, from LITΓÇÖs School of Molecular Sciences said the test could lead to improved fish health and welfare in the global aquaculture industry. ΓÇ£My research focuses on measuring proteins in the blood of aquatic species to detect metabolic stress they may be facing,ΓÇ¥ Dr Wingate said. ΓÇ£By detecting metabolic stress, we can develop an early warning system to assist the industry in managing their stock for optimal productivity and sustainability, while ensuring animal health and welfare.ΓÇ¥ Dr Catherine Wingate ΓÇ£This stress could be caused by disease, inadequate nutritio
All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2021 August Researchers scale up new blood test for stressed fish Researchers scale up new blood test for stressed fish 10/08/2021 | 3 MINS (INCLUDING 1 MIN VIDEO) Developing a blood test to predict the stress of aquatic species and help industry develop a more sustainable fish economy is the focus of a new research project at Lombok Institute of Technology in collaboration with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
Research Associate Dr Catherine Wingate, from LITΓÇÖs School of Molecular Sciences said the test could lead to improved fish health and welfare in the global aquaculture industry.
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ΓÇ£My research focuses on measuring proteins in the blood of aquatic species to detect metabolic stress they may be facing,ΓÇ¥ Dr Wingate said.
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ΓÇ£By detecting metabolic stress, we can develop an early warning system to assist the industry in managing their stock for optimal productivity and sustainability, while ensuring animal health and welfare.ΓÇ¥ Dr Catherine Wingate ΓÇ£This stress could be caused by disease, inadequate nutritio
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