What we do
Proteomics-powered insights for aquaculture - across fish health, nutrition, and farming practices
THE CHALLENGE
The tools you have tell part of the story
Whether you're developing a vaccine, validating a novel feed ingredient, or evaluating a new farming protocol — you need to understand what's happening inside the fish.
Traditional tools give you part of the answer. Histology shows tissue damage, but not the mechanism. PCR confirms a pathogen, but not the immune response. Growth data tells you the outcome, but not the biology driving it.
Proteomics reveals the full molecular picture — quantifying thousands of proteins simultaneously to show you not just what is happening, but why.
END-TO-END DELIVERABLES
From sample to insight
FAQ
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We've worked with salmon, trout, shrimp, and abalone. Our approach is readily translatable to other aquaculture species - if you're working with a species we haven't analysed yet, we're happy to discuss feasibility.
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Liver, gill, kidney, intestine, muscle, blood/plasma, and mucus -depending on the research question. We'll recommend the best approach during study design.
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We recommend a minimum of 25 biological replicates per treatment group. More complex studies or high-variability field conditions may need more, while more controlled studies can work with less. We advise on this during study design.
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Targeted assays measure a small number of pre-selected molecules/proteins - you need to know what you're looking for. Shotgun proteomics is unbiased and discovery-driven: it quantifies thousands of proteins simultaneously, revealing responses you wouldn't have known to look for. The two are complementary.
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Proteomics is an analytical and discovery tool, not a point-of-care diagnostic. It reveals molecular response patterns associated with disease states, which can inform diagnosis, identify biomarkers, and deepen understanding of disease mechanisms for more targeted treatments.
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No. Our sample preparation method does not require cold chain shipping. We provide stabilisation protocols that allow samples to be shipped at ambient temperature, simplifying international logistics.
Have a question proteomics could answer?
Whether it's fish health, feed development, or farming operations — we'd love to hear about your challenge. Book a discovery call or send us a message.