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The main research interest of our lab is to elucidate the underlying molecular and cellular mechanisms of genetic psychiatric disorders such as psychomotor retardation, Fragile X syndrome (FXS), and sleep disturbances.
To understand these brain deficiencies, we combine the use of genetic manipulations, real-time 2-photon imaging of single organelles, synapses and neurons, and video-tracking of behavior in live zebrafish. The zebrafish is a simple transparent vertebrate with conserved organization of the central nervous system. Furthermore, it is ideally suited for genetic manipulation and high-resolution imaging of the entire brain in a live animal.
We develop zebrafish models for human brain disorders. The function of genes and neuronal circuits is determined using loss-of-function (CRISPR-mediated genome editing as well as genetic silencing and ablation of a specific neuronal population) and gain-of-function (transposon-mediated transgenesis) experiments.
Our general goal is to link gene function with the development and plasticity of neuronal circuits that regulate specific behavior.

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Dr. Tali Levitas-Djerbi
Alumna Phd.Student

Dr. Adi Shamay
Alumna Phd. Student

Inbal Adnati
Alumna MSc. Student

Ricarina Rabinovitz
MSc

Dr. Einat Blitz
Alumna Postdoctoral Fellow Email: einat.blitz@gmail.com

Dr. Adi Tovin
Alumna Postdoctoral Fellow Email: aditovin@gmail.com

Dr. Idan Elbaz
Alumnus Ph.D. student Email: idanelbaz99@yahoo.com

Dr. Laura Yelin-Bekerman
Alumna Ph.D. student Email: bekerman.laura@gmail.com

Arnon Itiel
Alumnus M.Sc. student Email: arnonetl@gmail.com
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