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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alexey A. Kotov, Derek J. Taylor
Summary: The Daphnia longispina complex contains several key freshwater species, and this study identified a new species, Daphnia japonica sp. nov. Recognizing the local and subalpine diversity in this group is crucial due to ongoing anthropogenic disturbance and its potential impacts on introductions, local extirpations, and hybridization.
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Biology
Rafaela A. Almeida, Pieter Lemmens, Luc De Meester, Kristien Brans
Summary: The study evaluated the local genetic adaptation of populations of the non-target aquatic species Daphnia magna to organic and conventional agriculture practices. The results showed that D. magna populations exhibit different levels of adaptation to local pesticide use, with populations near conventional agriculture areas showing increased resistance to chlorpyrifos and populations near organic agriculture areas showing more resistance to deltamethrin.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kai Lyu, Cheng Cao, Da Li, Siddiq Akbar, Zhou Yang
Summary: Microplastics have negative effects on filter-feeding zooplankton, with higher temperatures exacerbating their toxicity. This interaction can impact population dynamics and biomass production of zooplankton in natural environments.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Anna Diem, Patricio Ramalhosa, Eva Cacabelos, Jasmine Ferrario, Nuno Castro, Filipe Henriques, Joao Gama Monteiro, Paula Chainho, Christopher Kim Pham, Joao Canning-Clode, Jose Paula, Ignacio Gestoso
Summary: The synergistic effects of biological invasions have long been considered significant causes of biodiversity loss worldwide. Therefore, early detection monitoring is crucial in mitigating nonindigenous species (NIS) threats. However, the current methods used to monitor biological invasions in the marine environment are inadequate in collecting mobile biota and assessing its diversity. This study conducted a pilot study using different prototypes to improve the efficiency of monitoring and to collect more representative samples of both sessile and mobile biota.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Laura-Jayne. A. Ellis, Stephen Kissane, Iseult Lynch
Summary: This study highlights the importance of environmental nano-biological interactions on model species and their progeny for nanomaterial risk assessment. It shows how maternal exposure to silver and titanium dioxide NMs affects the biological traits of offspring across multiple generations, with different levels of exposure leading to varying outcomes in terms of growth, reproduction, and survival. The research also reveals transgenerational responses to NM exposure concentrations, providing valuable insights for environmental risk assessments and predicting impacts on ecological systems.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Georgiana Amariei, Roberto Rosal, Francisca Fernandez-Pinas, Albert A. Koelmans
Summary: Ingestion of microplastics by aquatic organisms can have both harmful and beneficial effects, and the net effect of these two mechanisms can be quantified. This study found that organisms grew better when exposed to biofouled microplastics compared to pristine microplastics. These results contradict previous studies and suggest that the widely accepted notion of unambiguously adverse microplastic effects is not ecologically justifiable.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Irene Verdu, Georgiana Amariei, Cristina Rueda-Varela, Miguel Gonzalez-Pleiter, Francisco Leganes, Roberto Rosal, Francisca Fernandez-Pinas
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the influence of biofilm on the role of microplastics as vectors of pollutants and their impact on Daphnia magna. The results indicated that biofilm had an effect on the bioadsorption of microplastics, which may affect their potential toxicity towards aquatic organisms. Therefore, future studies should include characterization of biofilms growing on plastic to more accurately assess the impact of plastics in the environment.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Laura Marziali, Roberta Piscia, Lucia Valsecchi, Claudio Roscioli, Marina Manca
Summary: This study analyzed the concentrations of total mercury (THg) and methylmercury (MeHg) in zooplankton collected from Lake Maggiore in Northern Italy over a period of six years. The results showed that zooplankton play a crucial role as a reservoir of mercury, with different taxa contributing to mercury concentrations and trends based on their trophic levels and carbon sources. The study also observed strong seasonal variations in mercury concentrations, with peaks in winter due to the high biomass of predator taxa. The findings highlight the importance of zooplankton in the transfer of mercury to higher trophic levels.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alexandra Martins, Diana Dias da Silva, Renata Silva, Felix Carvalho, Lucia Guilhermino
Summary: Environmental contamination with lithium and microplastics has been increasing and poses a threat to freshwater ecosystems. A study found that lithium and lithium-microplastics mixtures caused mortality, reduced growth and reproductive success in freshwater zooplankton. The toxicological interaction between lithium and microplastics varied depending on the concentration. Further investigation on the combined effects of contaminants is needed.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Lydia Png-Gonzalez, Patricio Ramalhosa, Ignacio Gestoso, Soledad Alvarez, Natacha Nogueira
Summary: There is a growing global concern about the impact of increasing human activities on marine communities. A study conducted on the south coast of the offshore island of Madeira found that aquaculture facilities and marinas serve as invasion hotspots, with significant variations in species richness between regions and some differences in community composition.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sijia Liu, Jiawei Lin, Rui Ding, Xiangping Nie
Summary: Exposure to simvastatin (SIM) affects the expression of Nrf2 and antioxidant-related genes in D. magna, altering the redox homeostasis and potentially causing morphological changes.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nuno Castro, Ignacio Gestoso, Patricio Ramalhosa, Evandro Lopes, Corrine Almeida, Ana Costa, Manuela Parente, Eva Cacabelos, Rogelio Herrera, Jose L. Costa, Joao Canning-Clode
Summary: The introduction of non-indigenous species (NIS) has had severe impacts on marine biodiversity and ecosystems. A standard experimental approach was used to examine biofouling assemblages and investigate NIS in the ecologically relevant region of Macaronesia. The study found that the recruitment and percentage cover of NIS decreased along a partial latitude gradient from the Azores to Cabo Verde. In total, 25 NIS were identified, including new records for the Azores, Canary Islands, and Cabo Verde.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Vanessa Ochi Agostini, Erik Muxagata, Grasiela Lopes Leaes Pinho, Igor Stelmach Pessi, Alexandre Jose Macedo
Summary: This study highlights the economic losses that can arise from biofouling on man-made structures, stressing the importance of controlling macrofouling which can cause damage to artificial substrates. Current antifouling coatings are often not environmentally safe, underscoring the need for alternative solutions that target microfouling. The study explores the changes in biofouling composition over time on different treatments, showing the influence of antimicrobial treatments on biofouling compared to traditional antifouling paint.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Divya Jyoti, Reshma Sinha
Summary: Personal care products (PCPs) have become an emerging category of environmental contaminants due to their higher accumulation in the environment and potential to induce physiological effects on non-target organisms. This review analyzed over 300 articles from 2000 to 2023 to discuss the fate and accumulation of PCPs, environmental risks associated with them, and the current regulations and gaps in knowledge. The study found that certain constituents of PCPs, such as plasticizers and UV filters, have toxic impacts on aquatic organisms. The continuous release of these constituents interferes with the physiological systems of non-target organisms. The review highlights the need for further research and evaluation of the potential impacts of PCPs on aquatic ecosystems and human health.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Katie O'Rourke, Christina Virgiliou, Georgios Theodoridis, Helen Gika, Konstantinos Grintzalis
Summary: Pharmaceuticals are considered emerging contaminants in the aquatic ecosystem due to increased use and improper disposal. These compounds have been detected in surface waters worldwide and have detrimental effects on non-target organisms. Analytical approaches for detecting pharmaceutical pollution are limited by sensitivity and coverage, but effect-based methods provide mechanistic insight. This study evaluated the acute effects of antibiotics, estrogens, and other common pharmaceutical pollutants on daphnids in freshwater ecosystems, finding distinct patterns in biological responses. Enzyme changes and metabolite up-regulation were observed following exposure to certain pharmaceuticals.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
M. B. Johnstone, N. V. Gohad, E. P. Falwell, D. C. Hansen, K. M. Hansen, A. S. Mount
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MARINE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY
(2015)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Philip M. Imbesi, Neeraj V. Gohad, Michael J. Eller, Beatriz Orihuela, Dan Rittschof, Emile A. Schweikert, Andrew S. Mount, Karen L. Wooley
Article
Environmental Sciences
Brandon C. Seda, Pu-Chun Ke, Andrew S. Mount, Stephen J. Klaine
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
(2012)
Article
Biology
Nick Aldred, Neeraj V. Gohad, Luigi Petrone, Beatriz Orihuela, Bo Liedberg, Thomas Ederth, Andrew Mount, Dan Rittschof, Anthony S. Clare
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2013)
Article
Ecology
Neeraj V. Gohad, Nick Aldred, Beatriz Orihuela, Anthony S. Clare, Dan Rittschof, Andrew S. Mount
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MARINE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY
(2012)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Guofan Zhang, Xiaodong Fang, Ximing Guo, Li Li, Ruibang Luo, Fei Xu, Pengcheng Yang, Linlin Zhang, Xiaotong Wang, Haigang Qi, Zhiqiang Xiong, Huayong Que, Yinlong Xie, Peter W. H. Holland, Jordi Paps, Yabing Zhu, Fucun Wu, Yuanxin Chen, Jiafeng Wang, Chunfang Peng, Jie Meng, Lan Yang, Jun Liu, Bo Wen, Na Zhang, Zhiyong Huang, Qihui Zhu, Yue Feng, Andrew Mount, Dennis Hedgecock, Zhe Xu, Yunjie Liu, Tomislav Domazet-Loso, Yishuai Du, Xiaoqing Sun, Shoudu Zhang, Binghang Liu, Peizhou Cheng, Xuanting Jiang, Juan Li, Dingding Fan, Wei Wang, Wenjing Fu, Tong Wang, Bo Wang, Jibiao Zhang, Zhiyu Peng, Yingxiang Li, Na Li, Jinpeng Wang, Maoshan Chen, Yan He, Fengji Tan, Xiaorui Song, Qiumei Zheng, Ronglian Huang, Hailong Yang, Xuedi Du, Li Chen, Mei Yang, Patrick M. Gaffney, Shan Wang, Longhai Luo, Zhicai She, Yao Ming, Wen Huang, Shu Zhang, Baoyu Huang, Yong Zhang, Tao Qu, Peixiang Ni, Guoying Miao, Junyi Wang, Qiang Wang, Christian E. W. Steinberg, Haiyan Wang, Ning Li, Lumin Qian, Guojie Zhang, Yingrui Li, Huanming Yang, Xiao Liu, Jian Wang, Ye Yin, Jun Wang
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Neeraj V. Gohad, Nick Aldred, Christopher M. Hartshorn, Young Jong Lee, Marcus T. Cicerone, Beatriz Orihuela, Anthony S. Clare, Dan Rittschof, Andrew S. Mount
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2014)
Meeting Abstract
Fisheries
Vera B. S. Chan, Takashi Toyofuku, George Wetzel, Laxmikant Saraf, Vegatensen Thiyagarajan, Andrew S. Mount
JOURNAL OF SHELLFISH RESEARCH
(2015)
Meeting Abstract
Fisheries
Elizabeth Falwell, Marta Gomez-Chiarri, Andrew S. Mount
JOURNAL OF SHELLFISH RESEARCH
(2015)
Meeting Abstract
Fisheries
Mary Beth Johnstone, Neeraj V. Gohad, Elizabeth Falwell, Douglas C. Hansen, Andrew S. Mount, Karolyn M. Hansen
JOURNAL OF SHELLFISH RESEARCH
(2015)
Article
Horticulture
Frank G. Bethea, Dara Park, Andrew Mount, Nick Menchyk, Haibo Liu
Meeting Abstract
Zoology
T. Essock-Burns, A. Tarrell, P. Mathai, N. Gohad, A. S. Mount, J. S. Maki, D. Rittschof
INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY
(2013)
Meeting Abstract
Fisheries
Yuhchae Yoon, Andrew S. Mount, Karolyn M. Hansen, Douglas C. Hansen
JOURNAL OF SHELLFISH RESEARCH
(2012)
Meeting Abstract
Fisheries
Elizabeth P. Falwell, Marta Gomez-Chiarri, Andrew S. Mount
JOURNAL OF SHELLFISH RESEARCH
(2012)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gabriela Maressa Machado Baesso, Amanda Vitoria Venancio, Livia Costa Varela Barca, Pepita Fernanda Peppi, Caique Aparecido Faria, Joao Pedro Cosmo Machado, Luiz David Solis Murgas, Alvaro Jose de Almeida Bicudo, Eduardo Mauricio Mendes de Lima, Andre Rodrigues da Cunha Barreto-Vianna
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of eugenol, menthol, and lidocaine as anesthetics on glucose levels and recovery times in zebrafish. The results showed that eugenol and menthol did not affect glucose levels, while lidocaine caused non-concentration-dependent hyperglycemia. Recovery times were similar for eugenol and menthol, but concentration-dependent for lidocaine. Eugenol and menthol were deemed safe and satisfactory for glucose analysis in zebrafish research, while lidocaine could introduce biases and safety concerns. Researchers should carefully consider the selection of anesthetics for reliable results in zebrafish assessments.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiaoxue Li, Tangsong Feng, Weiqun Lu
Summary: This study reveals that exposure to VPA induces ASD-like phenotypes and behaviors, including gene transcription changes, social interaction deficit, decreased aggression, increased anxiety behavior, and elevated cortisol levels. The aggression behavior assay is a better predictor of neurotoxicology behavior of VPA.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Garam An, Junho Park, Whasun Lim, Gwonhwa Song
Summary: In this study, we investigated the hepatotoxicity and mechanism of action of pyridaben using zebrafish and ZFL cells. Pyridaben caused liver size reduction and apoptosis, and these effects were associated with uncontrolled intracellular calcium flow and downregulation of the PI3K/Akt signaling cascade.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Md Alamgir Kabir, Md. Golam Rabbane, Marco R. Hernandez, Md Aftab Ali Shaikh, Mohammad Moniruzzaman, Xuexiu Chang
Summary: This study investigated the toxicity of high concentrations of cadmium (Cd) on intestinal immunity and microbial diversity in common carp. The results showed that high Cd concentration caused intestinal inflammation, immunosuppression, and changes in the gut microbiome, leading to detrimental effects on the intestinal homeostasis and health status of the fish.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Anuradha Batabyal, Veronica Rivi, Cristina Benatti, Johanna M. C. Blom, Fabio Tascedda, Ken Lukowiak
Summary: This study found that exposure to heat shock stressors and bacterial lipopolysaccharide can induce the Garcia effect in pond snails. Additionally, aspirin can prevent the formation of the Garcia effect. However, unexpectedly, exposure to crushed aspirin and heat shock stressors together leads to long-lasting feeding suppression and molecular changes in the snails' serotoninergic system and neuroplasticity genes.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Li-Yih Lin, Chieh-An Cheng, Sian-Tai Liu, Jiun-Lin Horng
Summary: This study reveals that ammonia exposure impairs ion regulation in zebrafish embryos by inducing oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and cell death. The findings suggest that ammonia is toxic to aquatic animals and can lead to the death of embryos.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Antonio Durate Pagano, Natieli Machado Goncalves, William Borges Domingues, Tony Leandro Rezende da Silveira, Mateus Tavares Kutter, Antonio Sergio Varela Jr, Carine Dahl Corcini, Mariana Cavalcanti Nascimento, Luana Ferreira Viana dos Reis, Patricia Gomes Costa, Adalto Bianchini, Matheus Vieira Volcan, Mariana Harter Remia, Vinicius Farias Campos
Summary: This study analyzed the toxic effects of Roundup Transorb (R) on the endangered Neotropical annual killifish Austrolebias charrua by evaluating molecular and biochemical biomarkers. The findings showed that exposure to Roundup significantly increased the production of reactive oxygen species, lipid peroxidation, and DNA damage in the fish's blood cells. It also decreased membrane fluidity. Gene expression analysis revealed alterations in genes associated with oxidative stress and antioxidant defense. This study provides new insights into adaptive mechanisms of A. charrua in response to Roundup, and it has important implications for environmental monitoring and aquatic toxicology assessment.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiaochan Gao, Hongtao Ren, Yong Huang, Yimin Li, Jiaqi Shen
Summary: The influence of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) on the toxicity of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) in the intestine of common carp was investigated. The study found that the concentration and concentration ratio of the mixture played a role in the toxicity of ZnONPs. The presence of MWCNTs significantly decreased intercellular zinc accumulation and altered the microbial community diversity and composition of the gut microbiota.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Guangchao Yang, Qian Yang, Trust Beta, Qin Liu, Zhenzhu Zhu, Fei Shen
Summary: The study found that black garlic MLDs have alleviative effects on ZEN-induced toxicity, and exert their effects through antioxidative, anti-apoptotic, and inhibitory mechanisms on ZEN absorption.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tuul Sepp, Ciara Baines, Randel Kreitsberg, Joern Peter Scharsack, Pedro Nogueira, Thomas Lang, Jerome Fort, Elin Sild, John T. Clarke, Arvo Tuvikene, Richard Meitern
Summary: Environmental factors can cause cancer in both wild animals and humans. The use of polluted habitats provides opportunities to study cancer defense mechanisms, which can be influenced by genetic variation and natural selection. Flatfish species, specifically flounders, show higher resistance to pollution-induced cancer compared to dabs, with elevated pollutant metabolism and stronger tumor suppression mechanisms in their liver tissue. This suggests a potential hormetic upregulation of tumor suppression or stronger natural selection pressure for cancer resistance in flounders. Wild species offer valuable insights into understanding the nature and evolution of natural cancer defense mechanisms.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Regan A. Moss, Kaitlyn M. Murphy, Steven T. Gardner, Madison M. Watkins, John W. Finger Finger Jr, Meghan D. Kelley, Ruth M. Elsey, Daniel A. Warner, Mary T. Mendonca
Summary: The study explored the impact of environmentally relevant concentrations of E2 on the immune system and hormone levels of hatchling American alligators. Results showed that exposure to environmental estrogen can alter plasma hormone concentrations but have little to no impact on morphology and immune responses.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ye Liang, Zihao Li, Jing Yuan, Yiwen Zhou, Meng Li, Haifeng Gu
Summary: This study investigated the toxicity mechanism of homo-YTX and NH3-N on the survival of abalone. The results showed that homo-YTX and NH3-N enhanced oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation reactions, inhibited energy supply, disrupted metabolic and immune physiological functions, and activated apoptosis in the gills of abalone.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
