Zebrafish larva following nephrotoxic exposure

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Michelle Novais de Paula, Institute for Molecular Bioscience, The University of Queensland

Category Winner: Aquatic animals, the Research Animal Photography Awards, Oceania 2026

A zebrafish larva following nephrotoxic exposure. Cyan outlines the animal, while bright rhodamine fluorescence reveals impaired kidney filtration through dye retention. This model provides an early indicator of nephrotoxicity, helping researchers develop safer drugs before they reach clinical testing.