Review
Parasitology
Bernd Sures, Milen Nachev, Jessica Schwelm, Daniel Grabner, Christian Selbach
Summary: Anthropogenic stressors are causing significant changes in aquatic habitats and the organisms living within them. However, we still have limited understanding of how parasites and their hosts respond to these environmental stressors and how the host-parasite communities will be affected. This article provides an overview of the impacts of major stressors in aquatic ecosystems and highlights the consequences for aquatic parasites at different levels. It also suggests future research directions to enhance our understanding of the responses of aquatic host-parasite systems to stressors.
TRENDS IN PARASITOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Melissa E. Lech, Youn Jeong Choi, Linda S. Lee, Marisol S. Sepulveda, Jason T. Hoverman
Summary: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent environmental contaminants that have adverse effects on health and development in organisms. This study found that PFAS mixtures increased the susceptibility of larval American bullfrogs to parasitic infections, and there may be antagonistic effects among different PFAS.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Annika K. Jagerbrand, Kamiel Spoelstra
Summary: Anthropogenic light is pervasive in human-populated areas and is increasing globally. It has significant consequences for species and ecosystems, with highly variable and complex effects. Many species are negatively affected and exhibit specific responses. Observable effects such as attraction and deterrence are complicated by factors such as behavior type and specific locations. We discuss potential solutions and new technologies to mitigate the ecological effects of anthropogenic light. Implementing frugal lighting practices and turning off lights may be necessary to eliminate these effects, but a simple solution remains elusive.
Article
Ecology
K. A. Bates, J. Friesen, A. Loyau, H. Butler, V. T. Vredenburg, J. Laufer, A. Chatzinotas, D. S. Schmeller
Summary: The study investigated how the skin microbiome of wild Dhofar toads in Oman is influenced by host environment, pathogen presence, and host biology. The results showed that skin microbiome diversity is mainly influenced by host life stage, water source, and habitat disturbance. The network analysis revealed high site specificity in bacterial co-occurrence patterns.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nils Teichert, Anne Lize, Henrique Cabral, Anthony Acou, Thomas Trancart, Laure-Sarah Virag, Eric Feunteun, Alexandre Carpentier
Summary: The expression of life-history traits in fish is influenced by both current and past environmental conditions. This study investigates the effects of carry-over from larval traits and environmental conditions on the life-history traits of European seabass using otolith microstructure analysis. The results show that larval traits have a minor impact compared to the nursery environment on post-settlement traits.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Baojie Nie, Sheng Fang, Man Jiang, Laishun Wang, Muyi Ni, Jiye Zheng, Zhiyi Yang, Fengchen Li
Summary: Tritium, a special and dominant radionuclide released from the nuclear industry, has received significant concerns from the scientific community, regulators, and the public. Research on tritium includes various aspects such as tritium resource, technology, management, environmental behavior, radiation dose, and health effects, with the objective of comprehensively understanding the potential damage to human health caused by anthropogenic tritium.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yawei Shen, Yang Gan, Qizhen Xiao, Zekun Huang, Junyu Liu, Shihai Gong, Yi Wang, Wenchao Yu, Xuan Luo, Caihuan Ke, Weiwei You
Summary: This study investigates the long-term physiological effects of early hypoxia exposure in the economically significant species Pacific abalone, revealing that juvenile abalones exposed to hypoxia at early development stages exhibit higher hypoxia tolerance but slower weight growth. These phenotypic effects are driven by strong selection of genes involved in signal transduction, autophagy, apoptosis, and hormone regulation, as well as the regulation of long non-coding RNA.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Thomas L. L. Anderson, Jacob J. J. Burkhart, Jacob A. A. Cianci-Gaskill, Jon M. M. Davenport
Summary: Understanding phenological variation and its impact on population dynamics and trophic dynamics is important. In this study, we manipulated the hatching synchrony of predatory marbled salamanders and investigated its effects on intraspecific interactions, demographic traits, and overall trophic dynamics. We found that variability in body size among larvae decreased over time and had no significant effect on life history traits or survival. Additionally, there were no differences in zooplankton abundance or phytoplankton biomass among hatching synchrony treatments. These findings suggest that the influence of phenological variation on community structure may be context dependent.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Juan C. Larrasoana, Jorge Pey, Xiang Zhao, David Heslop, Tania Mochales, Pilar Mata, Elisabet Beamud, Jesus Reyes, Jose C. Cerro, Noemi Perez, Sonia Castillo
Summary: This study conducted an environmental magnetic examination of atmospheric deposition in Spain using a multi-method approach, revealing the presence of important magnetic mineral assemblages of both anthropogenic and natural origins across different types of environments.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Economics
Jose F. Perles, Martin Sevilla, Ana B. Ramon-Rodriguez, Maria Jesus Such, Patricia Aranda
Summary: The justification for promoting tourism development lies in its ability to generate spillover effects on traditional economic activities. This study examines the relationship between tourism development and the local fisheries sector, finding that fisheries benefit from tourism growth in terms of increased value rather than increased volume of catches.
Article
Ecology
G. Ausilio, C. Wikenros, H. Sand, P. Wabakken, A. Eriksen, B. Zimmermann
Summary: Landscape characteristics, environmental changes, and daylight conditions influence the spatial and temporal patterns of predation risk for prey. Humans have become super-predators in anthropogenic landscapes. This study investigated the influence of environmental and anthropogenic features on the locations of wolf and hunter kills on moose. The results showed contrasting spatial and temporal patterns of risk for wolves and hunters, indicating that moose can minimize risk exposure by utilizing vacant hunting domains.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mario Alvarado-Rybak, Manuel Lepe-Lopez, Alexandra Penafiel-Ricaurte, Andres Valenzuela-Sanchez, Catalina Valdivia, Fernando O. Mardones, Leonardo D. Bacigalupe, Robert Puschendorf, Andrew A. Cunningham, Claudio Azat
Summary: Research using data from skin swabs of amphibians collected in Chile from 2008 to 2018 found significant clustering of Bd associated with urban centers and anthropogenically disturbed ecosystems in central-south Chile; aquatic amphibians had higher probability and infection loads of Bd compared to terrestrial species; Bd prevalence was positively associated with altitude, temperature, precipitation, and human-modified landscapes.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Zoology
Chefor Fotang, Udo Broering, Christian Roos, Evidence C. Enoguanbhor, Paul Dutton, Luc R. D. Tedonzong, Jacob Willie, Yisa G. Yuh, Klaus Birkhofer
Summary: Chimpanzees prefer to nest in tall primary trees located at high elevations on steep slopes to avoid human activity and hunting. They consider tree characteristics, location, and surrounding environment when constructing nests. Conservation efforts should focus on protecting primary forests at high elevations and steep slopes to ensure the safety of chimpanzee nesting areas.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PRIMATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Claudia Patricia Camacho-Rozo, Nicolas Urbina-Cardona
Summary: Studying tadpole assemblages provides insights into habitat availability, species reproduction, and the impact of environmental variables. Natural water bodies show higher species diversity and tadpole abundance compared to anthropogenic water bodies.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Yawen Ge, Qinghui Zhang, Xuhui Dong, Xiangdong Yang
Summary: Human activities have had a significant impact on lakes and wetlands, as evidenced by sediment records indicating landscape changes and ecological shifts in Liangzi Lake. Wetland restoration in the area has gone through four stages, while changes in the lake itself can be divided into three main phases. Agriculture and hydrological control play a critical role in shaping the wetland landscapes and aquatic ecosystems.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kacey L. Dananay, Katherine L. Krynak, Timothy J. Krynak, Michael F. Benard
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
(2015)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Katherine L. Krynak, David J. Burke, Michael F. Benard
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2016)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Staci M. Amburgey, David A. W. Miller, Evan H. Campbell Grant, Tracy A. G. Rittenhouse, Michael F. Benard, Jonathan L. Richardson, Mark C. Urban, Ward Hughson, Adrianne B. Brand, Christopher J. Davis, Carmen R. Hardin, Peter W. C. Paton, Christopher J. Raithel, Rick A. Relyea, A. Floyd Scott, David K. Skelly, Dennis E. Skidds, Charles K. Smith, Earl E. Werner
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Zoology
Katherine L. Krynak, David J. Burke, Michael F. Benard
JOURNAL OF HERPETOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Biology
Kacey L. Dananay, Michael F. Benard
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2018)
Article
Zoology
Matthew W. Boes, Michael F. Benard
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Michael F. Benard
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2015)
Article
Ecology
Michael F. Benard, Jessica Middlemis Maher
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Earl E. Werner, Christopher J. Davis, David K. Skelly, Rick A. Relyea, Michael F. Benard, Shannon J. McCauley
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Katherine L. Krynak, David J. Burke, Michael F. Benard
Article
Microbiology
Meredith S. Wright, Daniel H. Haft, Derek M. Harkins, Federico Perez, Kristine M. Hujer, Saralee Bajaksouzian, Michael F. Benard, Michael R. Jacobs, Robert A. Bonomo, Mark D. Adams
Article
Ecology
Hilary B. Rollins, Michael F. Benard
Article
Ecology
Freya E. Rowland, Elizabeth S. Schyling, L. Kealoha Freidenburg, Mark C. Urban, Jonathan L. Richardson, A. Z. Andis Arietta, Susan B. Rodrigues, Adriana D. Rubinstein, Michael F. Benard, David K. Skelly
Summary: This study evaluated patterns and factors influencing the population dynamics of wood frogs using 21 years of data, and found that neighboring ponds did not exhibit spatial synchrony in abundance. Local pond-scale conditions, including pond depth, had a stronger influence on population dynamics. Drought conditions and warm winters negatively affected populations.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Michael F. Benard, Katherine R. Greenwald
Summary: A mechanistic understanding of phenology is important for understanding ecological interactions and responses to climate change. This study analyzes seven years of data on breeding phenology in amphibian species in Michigan, USA, and describes the specific environmental conditions associated with breeding migrations.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Xiaomeng Li, Charles Brighton Ndandala, Qi Zhou, Chunyan Huang, Guangli Li, Huapu Chen
Summary: This study investigated the role of estrogen receptors (ERs) in vitellogenesis (Vtgs) regulation in pompano fish. The findings suggest that E2 may regulate the expression of different subtypes of vtg through ERs, displaying a compensatory expression effect on the regulation of ers and vtgs. This provides a theoretical basis for further research on reproductive endocrinology in pompano fish.
GENERAL AND COMPARATIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Norio Kansaku, Takeshi Ohkubo
Summary: Endocrine changes during bird reproduction, particularly the relationship between prolactin and incubation behavior, were investigated. The study monitored the physiological status and incubation behavior of Silkie hens over 1-2 years. The results showed that most mature hens exhibited incubation behavior multiple times, and there was a noticeable increase in nest occupancy 7-10 days before incubation onset. Protein analysis revealed that secreted prolactin during the reproductive cycle contains various isoforms, suggesting post-translational modifications like glycosylation and phosphorylation.
GENERAL AND COMPARATIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Minghui Li, Lina Sun, Linyan Zhou, Deshou Wang
Summary: This article summarizes the importance of the Nile tilapia as an excellent animal model for studying reproductive endocrinology in fish, with a focus on the crucial role of estrogen in female development.
GENERAL AND COMPARATIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Breanna N. Harris, Carolyn M. Bauer, James A. Carr, Caitlin R. Gabor, Jennifer L. Grindstaff, Caleigh Guoynes, Jennifer J. Heppner, Cris C. Ledon-Rettig, Patricia C. Lopes, Sharon E. Lynn, Carla B. Madelaire, Lorin A. Neuman-Lee, Maria G. Palacios, Paul Soto, Jennifer Terry
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on academics, particularly on those with minoritized identities or who were early career, caregivers, or had intersecting identities. The pandemic altered the impact factors of academia, including scholarly products, and affected the way individuals could respond. It is predicted that the pandemic will have long-term impacts on the population dynamics, composition, and landscape of the academic ecosystem. The number of journal submissions decreased, especially among women authors, and the pandemic heavily impacted women authors from Asia and the Middle East.
GENERAL AND COMPARATIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2024)