Author Spotlight: Refining <i>Xenopus laevis</i> Marking Techniques for Biomedical Studies

Our research is focused on investigating the organization of the cell cortex using Xenopus egg extracts and supported lipid bilayers. We are trying to understand how dynamic cytoskeletal patterns are regulated within the cortex and how these patterns support basic cell functions like cell division. This protocol outlines an effective and safe method for marking Xenopus laevis.

This approach enables researchers to track genetic lines and experimental replicates and to monitor animal health. Tattooing is a cost-effective permanent marking technique for amphibians. It's much less invasive than other permanent methods, such as skin graft or tags, it's also more reliable than qualitative methods, like photos or pattern recognition.