As one of the most important vertebrate model systems, the zebrafish plays increasingly important roles in the field of life sciences. At present, zebrafish is widely used in studies on developmental biology, molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, neurobiology, oncology, immunology, marine biology, pharmacology, toxicology, and environmental protection. The zebrafish-based studies have led to many important discoveries that contribute to the development of modern life sciences. The zebrafish model system was introduced into China in the late 1990s; since then, the Chinese zebrafish community has being expanded fast with more influencing research outcomes, promoting a wide range of disciplines. This review gives an overview of zebrafish-based studies and representative findings in the mainland and Hong Kang of China, aiming to promote wider utilization of zebrafish for high-level studies.
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