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Catfish in the basement? Fish used to research immunity, pathogens at University Medical Center.

Publication: Mississippi Business Journal
Publication Date: 27-APR-09 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Catfish in the basement? Fish used to research immunity, pathogens at University Medical Center.(Focus: Agribusiness & Timber Made in Mississippi)

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The Mississippi Della is not the only place where one can find catfish riving in a mad-made environment. The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMC) has approximately 150 of the bottom-feeders swimming around in its basement.

Catfish in UMC's basement?

It is true, and has been for the last 30 years. UMC is using the fish to research their immune system and the genes that support that system, important work not only for the science community as a whole, but also for the catfish industry.

While UMC researchers studying catfish may sound unlikely, the work has proven a success, and has launched the career of many microbiologists. Over the years, dozens of students have participated in the research.

"A large number...

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