The use of multiple species to model complex human psychiatric disorders, such as ADHD, can give important insights into conserved evolutionary patterns underlying multidomain behaviors (e.g., locomotion, attention, and impulsivity). Here we discuss the advantages and challenges in modelling ADHD-like phenotypes in zebrafish (Danio rerio), a vertebrate species that has been widely used in neuroscience and behavior research. Moreover, multiple behavioral tasks can be used to model the core symptoms of ADHD and its comorbidities. We present a critical review of current ADHD studies in zebrafish, and how this species might be used to accelerate the discovery of new drug treatments for this disorder.
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Fontana, B. D., Norton, W. H. J., & Parker, M. O. (2022). Modelling ADHD-Like Phenotypes in Zebrafish. In Current Topics in Behavioral Neurosciences (Vol. 57, pp. 395–414). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. https://doi.org/10.1007/7854_2022_343
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