Exploring Serotonin in Catch Contractions and Specific Dynamic Action in Postprandial Metabolism: Insights from Aquatic Models

Abstract

Animal model organisms have long been instrumental in unraveling complex biological processes relevant to human physiology. The first study investigates how exercise and food intake affect metabolism, using zebrafish as our model. The second experiment dives into how neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin control muscle movements, particularly catch contractions, in mussels. Examining these processes provides insights into how muscle function and metabolism are regulated, potentially shedding light on human health and conservation efforts.