When sick, Nile tilapia seek warmer water. That behavioral fever triggers a specialized immune response, hinting the connection evolved long ago.

This Ateneo study is the first time that bangus skin has been eyed for this purpose, whereas previous studies have used tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). As bangus is commonly raised and sold all ...

Previous studies have mainly focused on tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) skin for similar applications. The researchers compared “fresh, impurity-free” bangus and tilapia skin samples collected ...