Xiphophorus Genetic Stock Center

Xiphophorus Genetic Stock Center (XGSC) and its research arm, Molecular Biosciences Research Group (MBRG)

 Dedicated to the Poeciliid fish genus Xiphophorus.

Feb, 2013: The website is in the middle of a renovation to make it easier to use. We apologize for any difficulties finding information!

Meeting: 6th Aquatic Animal Models for Human Disease (June 30-July 3)

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences will host the 6th Aquatic Animal Models for Human Disease June 30 – July 3. It will be held jointly with the Midwest Zebrafish conference. Many members of the MBRG and XGSC will be attending this meeting -- hope to see you there! Meeting website: 6th Aquatic Animal Models for Human Disease

The paper describing the genome for Xiphophorus maculatus is in press at Nature Genetics! (March 1, 2013)

Upon publication, we will release a genome browser and other resources here.

Visitor Information

Please use the navigation tabs above to browse this site.

Background information on Xiphophorus fishes and on the Genetic Stock Center, including information for hobbyists, may be found by visiting the Stock Center page. Educators and students will also find useful information in the Education section here.

Information about the research done through the Molecular Biosciences Research Group can be accessed through the Research page.

Questions and Comments

Questions and/or feedback regarding this Webpage (including reporting broken links or finding rearranged information) should go here; all other inquiries regarding Xiphophorus should be directed to the Stock Center.