J Exp Biol 2008 211: 3859-3870.

The development, growth and adaptation of fish muscle to environmental change are being investigated using structural, physiological, molecular and genomic approaches within the context of the whole animal. Where appropriate, we use tissue culture to investigate cellular and molecular mechanisms.

Fundamental questions being addressed include the genetic basis of individual and population variation in growth rate and body size, the evolution of dwarf phenotypes, and the mechanisms of temperature adaptation and developmental plasticity.

Our basic research findings are often applied to improve the competitiveness and sustainability of the Aquaculture Industry. Our work is currently funded by the Biotechnology & Biological Research Council, the Natural Environment Research Council, the European Commission and directly by Industry.