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Genetics & Heredity
Aurelie Dewaele, Emilie Dujardin, Marjolaine Andre, Audrey Albina, Helene Jammes, Frank Giton, Eli Sellem, Genevieve Jolivet, Eric Pailhoux, Maelle Pannetier
Summary: This study investigates the role of estrogens in male reproductive system using a rabbit model. The findings suggest that testicular estrogens may be involved in sperm development and acquisition of motility.
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Environmental Sciences
Lina Xiao, Qiling Wang, Haobo Ni, Ting Xu, Qinghui Zeng, Xiaolin Yu, Haisheng Wu, Pi Guo, Qingying Zhang, Xinzong Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the association between ambient temperature variability exposure and sperm quality. The results showed that exposure to temperature variability was significantly associated with a decline in sperm counts, particularly during the early stages of sperm development. However, no significant association was found between temperature variability and sperm motility.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Physiology
C. Andre, S. V. Duy, S. Sauve, F. Gagne
Summary: The neuroendocrine effects of municipal discharge and rainfall overflow on mussels were compared in this study. Municipal effluent led to feminizing effects and inflammation, while rainfall overflow specifically affected the Vtg protein levels and reproductive function in females.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
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Entomology
Lei Qian, Zujin Huang, Xiaowei Liu, Chunxu Li, Yulin Gao, Furong Gui, Xiaoli Chang, Fajun Chen
Summary: The study shows that elevated CO2 can enhance the nutrient quality of host plants, accelerating the development and reproduction of F. occidentalis, which is regulated by JH, MH, and Vg.
JOURNAL OF PEST SCIENCE
(2021)
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Behavioral Sciences
R. Vasudeva, M. Dickinson, A. Sutter, S. Powell, K. Sales, M. J. G. Gage
Summary: Polyandry can protect females against reduced male fertility, and flexible polyandry enables females to rescue their fertility when male reproductive function is compromised by heatwave conditions.
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Environmental Sciences
Zuzana Weiserova, Jana Blahova, Veronika Dobukova, Petr Marsalek, Nikola Hodkovicova, Jiri Lenz, Frantisek Tichy, Roman Franek, Martin Psenicka, Ales Franc, Zdenka Svobodova
Summary: This study investigated the comprehensive effects of 17 alpha-ethinylestradiol (EE2) in zebrafish, focusing on endocrine disruption, oxidative stress, and detoxification processes. Adult male triploid zebrafish were exposed to two concentrations of EE2 in their feed for six weeks. The high concentration of EE2 caused extensive mortality and significant changes in reproductive disorders, gonad histology, vitellogenin level, and selected gene expression. The environmentally relevant concentration of EE2 showed no significant differences in vitellogenin but did affect antioxidant and detoxifying enzymes. This is the first study to report the effects of subchronic oral exposure to EE2 in adult triploid zebrafish.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Yamin Raza, Chloe Devoy, Paul. D. Jones, Jon A. Doering, Steve Wiseman
Summary: Inhibition of oocyte maturation is a mechanism by which chemical stressors can impair fecundity of female fishes. The study aimed to develop an assay to evaluate oocyte maturation disruption by chemical stressors in Japanese medaka. Results showed that TBCO inhibited oocyte maturation and decreased fecundity in Japanese medaka, and in vitro assays of oocyte maturation might be predictive of fecundity in this species.
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jacqueline L. Padilla-Gamino, Lindsay Alma, Laura H. Spencer, Yaamini R. Venkataraman, Leah Wessler
Summary: This article reviews the impact of ocean acidification on sexual reproduction processes in marine invertebrates, and emphasizes the current research gaps. The analysis shows that ocean acidification decreases fertilization rates, but the sensitivity to pH changes varies among different taxa.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
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Ecology
Sofia G. Costa, Sara Magalhaes, Leonor R. Rodrigues
Summary: Reproduction is more sensitive to high temperatures and can better predict the response to climate change. This study found that sublethal high temperature affects the reproductive system of spider mites, leading to decreased fertility and biased sex ratio. However, the effects can be adjusted through remating and mating behavior.
FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kris Sales, Ramakrishnan Vasudeva, Matthew J. G. Gage
Summary: The study found that high temperatures have negative impacts on the survival and reproductive capacity of Tribolium castaneum, especially during juvenile life stages. Male reproductive function is particularly vulnerable to heat damage, with recovery time varying depending on the stage of exposure.
ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biology
Benjamin S. Walsh, Steven R. Parratt, Rhonda R. Snook, Amanda Bretman, David Atkinson, Tom A. R. Price
Summary: Recent research suggests that heat-induced male sterility may affect population persistence, but little is known about the ability of females to protect and preserve sperm at high temperatures. This study examines whether females from two fruit fly species can protect stored sperm from heat stress and finds that the fertility of stored sperm is greatly reduced in one species but only slightly reduced in the other.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
F. Barrachina, M. A. Battistone, J. Castillo, C. Mallofre, M. Jodar, S. Breton, R. Oliva
Summary: The study demonstrates that sperm acquire proteins from epididymosomes during post-testicular maturation, providing insights into the mechanisms of sperm maturation and potential therapeutic strategies for male infertility. The results highlight the novel role of epididymal clear cells in producing epididymosomes, contributing to a better understanding of male reproductive health.
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Ruchi Vyas, Kavindra Kumar Kesari, Norbert Lukac, Petr Slama, Shubhadeep Roychoudhury, Rashmi Sisodia
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of ethanolic extract of Chlorophytum borivilianum L. (CRE) on sperm maturation against adversities posed by ionizing gamma irradiation. The results showed that CRE exhibited remarkable antioxidant potential and could protect sperm from oxidative stress.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhenzhong Zhang, Jun Wang, Hayan Teng, Minhao Liu, Yuejiao Li, Shaoguo Ru
Summary: Au coated Ag nanoflowers were used as labeling probes to develop a lateral flow immunoassay for the detection of piscine vitellogenin. The assay showed high sensitivity and specificity, and could be performed on-site without expensive and complicated instruments.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Natalie Posdaljian, Caroline Soderstjerna, Joshua M. Jones, Alba Solsona-Berga, John A. Hildebrand, Kristin Westdal, Alex Ootoowak, Simone Baumann-Pickering
Summary: This study investigates the spatiotemporal distribution of sperm whales near Eclipse Sound. While there were no records of sightings outside of 2014 and 2018, acoustic data showed that sperm whales were present yearly from 2015 to 2019, mainly in late summer and fall. Their presence was closely related to the minimum sea ice concentration each year.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rachel A. Mole, Christopher J. Good, Eva K. Stebel, Julia F. Higgins, Sarah A. Pitell, Arielle R. Welch, Thomas A. Minarik, Heiko L. Schoenfuss, Paul L. Edmiston
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gerald T. Ankley, Brett R. Blackwell, Jenna E. Cavallin, Jon A. Doering, David J. Feifarek, Kathleen M. Jensen, Michael D. Kahl, Carlie A. LaLone, Shane T. Poole, Eric C. Randolph, Travis W. Saari, Daniel L. Villeneuve
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Richard W. Blob, Travis Baumann, Kelly M. Diamond, Vanessa K. H. Young, Heiko L. Schoenfuss
JOURNAL OF ANATOMY
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
V. R. Korn, J. L. Ward, P. L. Edmiston, H. L. Schoenfuss
ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nicholas Cipoletti, Zachary G. Jorgenson, Jo A. Banda, Satomi Kohno, Stephanie L. Hummel, Heiko L. Schoenfuss
JOURNAL OF GREAT LAKES RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alvine C. Mehinto, Heiko L. Schoenfuss, Ellie Wenger, Dario Diehl, Steven M. Bay
Summary: The study found that contaminants in the Los Angeles River did not cause significant endocrine-related toxicity or tissue damage to fathead minnows, but did expose the fish to complex chemical mixtures.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Biology
Amanda M. Palecek, Heiko L. Schoenfuss, Richard W. Blob
Summary: The study found that the passive adhesive performance of climbing gobies is influenced by species and substrate, with the strongest climbers exhibiting the highest shear pull-off forces on rough surfaces. Therefore, differences in adhesive performance may help explain the ability of species to migrate upstream and invade new habitats.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Grace K. Forker, Heiko L. Schoenfuss, Richard W. Blob, Kelly M. Diamond
Summary: Evolution of locomotor modes in goby fish is associated with morphological adaptations to meet the demands of various environments, such as marine and freshwater habitats. Climbing gobies have unique vertebral column structures that aid in vertical thrust production, with flexibility in the posterior portion of the body and larger intervertebral spaces in species that exhibit distinctive climbing behaviors.
JOURNAL OF ANATOMY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kelly M. Diamond, Christopher J. Good, Nina Johnny, Troy S. Sakihara, Paul L. Edmiston, Jennifer A. Faust, Tonya C. Schoenfuss, Alexander M. Rubin, Richard W. Blob, Heiko L. Schoenfuss
Summary: Freshwater streams on oceanic islands are important for ecological and economic functions, but are often overlooked in assessments of pollution. This study found that Hawaiian streams are contaminated with various pollutants, comparable to continental streams, and have subtle effects on native fish species' locomotor performance. These results highlight the importance of including endemic species and ecologically relevant assays when assessing the effects of contaminants in island habitats.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mark D. Jankowski, David J. Fairbairn, Joshua A. Baller, Benjamin M. Westerhoff, Heiko L. Schoenfuss
Summary: Accurately measuring chemical exposures and biological effects in surface waters is a major challenge in ecotoxicology. This study used the transcriptome of Daphnia magna to detect distinct responses across different water sources in Minnesota. The results showed that each water source had a unique gene expression profile, with the most significant factors influencing gene expression patterns being pyriproxyfen exposure, season of stormwater sample collection, and wetland quality.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daniel L. L. Villeneuve, Brett R. R. Blackwell, Chad A. A. Blanksma, Jenna E. E. Cavallin, Wan-Yun Cheng, Rory B. B. Conolly, Kendra Conrow, David J. J. Feifarek, Larry J. J. Heinis, Kathleen M. M. Jensen, Michael D. D. Kahl, Rebecca Y. Y. Milsk, Shane T. T. Poole, Eric C. C. Randolph, Travis W. W. Saari, Karen H. H. Watanabe, Gerald T. T. Ankley
Summary: In order to reduce the use of intact animals for chemical safety testing, new approach methodologies are needed to provide relevant scientific information equivalent to or better than traditional approaches. A case study was conducted to examine whether bioactivity measured in an in vitro screening assay for aromatase inhibition can predict previously uncharacterized in vivo effects. The results suggest that the use of new approach methodologies and adverse outcome pathway-based approaches can support significant reduction and refinement of animal testing.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Biology
Richard W. Blob, Kelly M. Diamond, Raphael Lagarde, Takashi Maie, Kristine N. Moody, Amanda M. Palecek, Jessica L. Ward, Heiko L. Schoenfuss
Summary: The functional capacities of animals are crucial for their survival and reproduction in nature. Understanding the biomechanical performance of animals can provide insights into various aspects of their biology, including ecological distributions and evolutionary diversification. By studying the comparative biomechanics of amphidromous goby fishes, we have clarified how different aspects of biomechanical performance contribute to their ecological and evolutionary diversity. Our research highlights the importance of integrating knowledge of mechanical underpinnings to gain critical insights into ecological and evolutionary questions.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gerald T. Ankley, Steven R. Corsi, Christine M. Custer, Drew R. Ekman, Stephanie L. Hummel, Kimani L. Kimbrough, Heiko L. Schoenfuss, Daniel L. Villeneuve
Summary: Assessing the ecological risk of contaminants in the field is complex due to the mixture of compounds involved and the lack of data on the potential biological effects of many detected compounds. Advances in chemistry, toxicology, and bioinformatics have allowed for the development of concepts and tools to enhance the assessment of these contaminants. This article presents a multiagency effort to assess the occurrence and implications of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) in the Great Lakes region, using state-of-the-science methods and models across multiple sites and species.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Heiko L. Schoenfuss, John D. Roos, Tim G. Loes, Brian E. Schmidt, Stephen E. Bartell
Summary: Powerplant cooling and subsequent warm effluent discharge can negatively impact fish populations. However, native fish species in the Upper Mississippi River show the ability to self-regulate and adapt to temperature fluctuations.
Article
Biology
R. W. Blob, R. Lagarde, K. M. Diamond, R. M. Keeffe, R. S. Bertram, D. Ponton, H. L. Schoenfuss
INTEGRATIVE ORGANISMAL BIOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Toshimi Nakajima, Mao Kuragano, Makoto Yamada, Ryo Sugimoto
Summary: This study compared the contribution of submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) to river nutrient budgets at nearshore and embayment scales, and found that SGD-derived nutrients become more important at larger spatial scales.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fan Liu, Lei Zhang, Chongyang Zhang, Ziguang Chen, Jingguang Li
Summary: NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves used for household heating have become a significant source of indoor pollution in Chinese urban areas. The high indoor concentration of NO2 poses potential health risks to residents. It is urgently necessary to establish relevant regulations and implement emission reduction technologies to reduce NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Letter
Environmental Sciences
Hans Peter H. Arp, Raoul Wolf, Sarah E. Hale, Sivani Baskaran, Juliane Gluege, Martin Scheringer, Xenia Trier, Ian T. Cousins, Harrie Timmer, Roberta Hofman-Caris, Anna Lennquist, Andre D. Bannink, Gerard J. Stroomberg, Rosa M. A. Sjerps, Rosa Montes, Rosario Rodil, Jose Benito Quintana, Daniel Zahn, Herve Gallard, Tobias Mohr, Ivo Schliebner, Michael Neumann
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Philomina Onyedikachi Peter, Binessi Edouard Ifon, Francois Nkinahamira, Kayode Hassan Lasisi, Jiangwei Li, Anyi Hu, Chang-Ping Yu
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between dissolved organic matter (DOM) and Rare Earth Elements (REEs) in sediments from Yundang Lagoon, China. The results show four distinct fluorescent components, with protein-like substances being the most prevalent. Additionally, the total fluorescence intensity and LREE concentrations exhibit a synchronized increase from Outer to Inner to Songbai Lake core sediments. The findings demonstrate a strong correlation between DOM content and pollution levels.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Surya Gupta, Pasquale Borrelli, Panos Panagos, Christine Alewell
Summary: The objective of this study is to incorporate soil hydraulic properties into the erodibility factor (K) of USLE-type models. By modifying and improving the existing equations for soil texture and permeability, the study successfully included information on saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat) into the calculation of K factor. Using the Random Forest machine learning algorithm, two independent K factor maps with different spatial resolutions were generated. The results show that the decrease in K factor values has a positive impact on the modeling of soil erosion rates.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jesmin Akter, Wendy J. M. Smith, Yawen Liu, Ilho Kim, Stuart L. Simpson, Phong Thai, Asja Korajkic, Warish Ahmed
Summary: The choice of workflow in wastewater surveillance has a significant impact on SARS-CoV-2 concentrations, while having minimal effects on HF183 and no effect on HAdV 40/41 concentrations. Certain components in the workflow can be interchangeable, but factors such as buffer type, chloroform, and homogenization speed can affect the recovery of viruses and bacteria.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu Luo, Xueting Yang, Diwei Wang, Hongmei Xu, Hongai Zhang, Shasha Huang, Qiyuan Wang, Ningning Zhang, Junji Cao, Zhenxing Shen
Summary: Atmospheric PM2.5, which can generate reactive oxygen species (ROS), is associated with cardiorespiratory morbidity and mortality. The study found that both the mass concentration of PM2.5 and the DTT activity were higher during the heating season than during the nonheating season. Combustion sources were the primary contributors to DTT activity during the heating season, while secondary formation dominated during the nonheating season. The study also revealed that biomass burning had the highest inherent oxidation potential among all sources investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Erin L. Murphy, Leah R. Gerber, Chelsea M. Rochman, Beth Polidoro
Summary: Plastic pollution has devastating consequences for marine organisms. This study uses a trait-based framework to develop a vulnerability index for marine mammals, seabirds, and sea turtles in Hawai'i. The index ranks 63 study species based on their vulnerability to macroplastic pollution, providing valuable information for species monitoring and management priorities.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kenji Maurice, Amelia Bourceret, Sami Youssef, Stephane Boivin, Liam Laurent-Webb, Coraline Damasio, Hassan Boukcim, Marc-Andre Selosse, Marc Ducousso
Summary: Growing pressure from climate change and agricultural land use is destabilizing soil microbial community interactions. Little is known about microbial community resistance and adaptation to disturbances, hindering our understanding of recovery latency and implications for ecosystem functioning. This study found that anthropic disturbance and natural disturbance have different effects on the topology and stability of soil microbial networks.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yunhao Li, Yali Feng, Haoran Li, Yisong Yao, Chenglong Xu, Jinrong Ju, Ruiyu Ma, Haoyu Wang, Shiwei Jiang
Summary: Deep-sea mining poses a serious threat to marine ecosystems and human health by disturbing sediment and transmitting metal ions through the food chain. This study developed a new regenerative adsorption material, OMN@SA, which effectively removes metal ions. The adsorption mechanism and performance of the material for metal ion fixation were investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Antonio Medici, Margherita Lavorgna, Marina Isidori, Chiara Russo, Elena Orlo, Giovanni Luongo, Giovanni Di Fabio, Armando Zarrelli
Summary: Valsartan, a widely used antihypertensive drug, has been detected in high concentrations in surface waters due to its unchanged excretion and incomplete degradation in wastewater treatment plants. This study investigated the degradation of valsartan and identified 14 degradation byproducts. The acute and chronic toxicity of these byproducts were evaluated in key organisms in the freshwater trophic chain.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiang Lin, Lianbao Chi, Qing Yuan, Busu Li, Mingbao Feng
Summary: This study investigated the photodegradation behavior and product formation of two representative pharmaceuticals in simulated estuary water. The study found that the formed transformation products of these pharmaceuticals have potential toxicity on marine organisms, including oxidative stress and damage to cellular components.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hua Fang, Dongdong Jiang, Ye He, Siyi Wu, Yuehong Li, Ziqi Zhang, Haoting Chen, Zixin Zheng, Yan Sun, Wenxiang Wang
Summary: This study revealed that exposure to lower levels of air pollutants led to decreased pregnancy rates, with PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO emerging as the four most prominent pollutants. Individuals aged 35 and above exhibited heightened susceptibility to pollutants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali Shaan Manzoor Ghumman, Rashid Shamsuddin, Amin Abbasi, Mohaira Ahmad, Yoshiaki Yoshida, Abdul Sami, Hamad Almohamadi
Summary: In this study, inverse vulcanized polysulfides (IVP) were synthesized by reacting molten sulfur with 4-vinyl benzyl chloride, and then functionalized using N-methyl D-glucamine (NMDG). The functionalized IVP showed a high mercury adsorption capacity and a machine learning model was developed to predict the amount of mercury removed. Furthermore, the functionalized IVP can be regenerated and reused, providing a sustainable and cost-effective adsorbent.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rita Bonfiglio, Renata Sisto, Stefano Casciardi, Valeria Palumbo, Maria Paola Scioli, Erica Giacobbi, Francesca Servadei, Gerry Melino, Alessandro Mauriello, Manuel Scimeca
Summary: This study investigated the presence of aluminum in human colon cancer samples and its potential association with biological processes involved in cancer progression. Aluminum was found in tumor areas of 24% of patients and was associated with epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) and cell death. Additional analyses revealed higher tumor mutational burden and mutations in genes related to EMT and apoptosis in aluminum-positive colon cancers. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of aluminum toxicity may improve strategies for the management of colon cancer patients.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)