Platyfish (IMAGE) Washington University School of Medicine Caption Scientists have decoded the genome of platyfish, which are prone to developing melanomas (shown above) along the tail and fins. Credit Texas State University Usage Restrictions With credit to Texas State University License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.