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Environmental Sciences
Yuhui Niu, Yanling Zheng, Lijun Hou, Dengzhou Gao, Feiyang Chen, Chenya Pei, Hongpo Dong, Xia Liang, Min Liu
Summary: The study revealed significant spatiotemporal variation in the distribution of DAMO microorganisms in estuarine and coastal ecosystems, with DAMO bacteria and archaea showing close cooperation in completing nitrate elimination. Potential DAMO rates were higher in warmer low-latitudes, but microbial activity could not be predicted solely by gene abundance. The heterogeneous variability of DAMO was influenced by key environmental characteristics such as sediment texture, nitrogen availability, temperature, and salinity.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Dhanya Mohan Lal, Giri Bhavan Sreekanth, Avadootha Shivakrishna, Ratheesh Kumar, Binaya Bhusan Nayak, Zeba Jaffer Abidi
Summary: The study analyzed the ecological structure of the heavily impacted Ulhas river estuary in India to assess the impact of anthropogenic stressors on ecosystem functioning. The results indicate a medium to high level of impact in the estuary due to human activities.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
M. Belal Hossain, M. Asrafur Rahman, Md. Kamal Hossain, As-Ad Ujjaman Nur, Salma Sultana, Sanjida Semme, Mohammed Fahad Albeshr, Takaomi Arai, Jimmy Yu
Summary: This study analyzed sediment samples from different wetland types to evaluate heavy metal contamination and ecological risks. The findings suggest that the wetlands have low to moderate pollution levels, with anthropogenic sources contributing to some of the studied metals.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
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Fisheries
Chi Cheng, Se Chang Park, Sib Sankar Giri
Summary: The study investigated the effects of Pandanus tectorius extract on the growth, antioxidant capacity, immune response, and disease resistance of Cyprinus carpio. The results showed that a dosage of 20g kg-1 had significant positive impacts on weight gain, serum antioxidant parameters, immunity, and disease resistance of the fish.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Dakota M. Lewis, Kevin A. Thompson, Tim C. MacDonald, Geoffrey S. Cook
Summary: Disturbances, such as algal blooms and fish kills, can lead to shifts in fish communities and their relationships. The dynamics of both forage and sport fish communities are impacted by environmental disturbances, with water quality metrics playing a significant role.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ken M. Jeffries, Amy Teffer, Sonya Michaleski, Nicholas J. Bernier, Daniel D. Heath, Kristina M. Miller
Summary: Fishes respond to stressors through changes in gene expression, and transcriptomics has been widely used to study their responses. Non-lethal sampling for transcriptomics should be the norm for assessing the physiological status of wild fishes. Telemetry combined with transcriptional profiling is a powerful tool for non-lethal sampling in wild fishes.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY B-BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
(2021)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
William O. Jonsson, Nicholas S. Margolies, Emily T. Mirek, Qian Zhang, Melissa A. Linden, Cristal M. Hill, Christopher Link, Nazmin Bithi, Brian Zalma, Jordan L. Levy, Ashley P. Pettit, Joshua W. Miller, Christopher Hine, Christopher D. Morrison, Thomas W. Gettys, Benjamin F. Miller, Karyn L. Hamilton, Ronald C. Wek, Tracy G. Anthony
Summary: The study investigated the role of ATF4 as a converging point in the integrated stress response during dietary sulfur amino acid restriction (SAAR). The results showed that ATF4 is essential for the sustained production of endogenous hydrogen sulfide and also plays a role in inducing hepatokine fibroblast growth factor 21. Additionally, biological sex was found to be a determinant of the response to dietary SAAR independent of ATF4 status.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Catarina Basto-Silva, Paula Enes, Aires Oliva-Teles, Encarnacion Capilla, Ines Guerreiro
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of dietary protein/carbohydrate ratio and feeding frequency on the growth, metabolism, and economic efficiency of gilthead seabream juveniles. The results showed that feeding a diet with a protein/carbohydrate ratio of 40%/20% twice a day was the most suitable strategy, as it improved fish growth and economic efficiency.
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Environmental Sciences
Yanlong He, Lixia Zhao, Shouhai Liu, Xin Zhao, Yutan Wang, Xiaoshan Jiang
Summary: Ecological corridors are important for protecting biodiversity, but their significance for migratory species in estuaries is not well understood. This study investigated the migration patterns and optimal habitats of Coilia mystus in the Yangtze estuary. The results provide insights into maintaining population and community connectivity in this important ecosystem.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Soumak Dutta, Avik Kumar Choudhury
Summary: The Bhagirathi-Hooghly estuary is one of the most populated estuaries in the Indian subcontinent, with deteriorated water quality and altered trophic status due to increased nutrient loadings during seasonal precipitation. Phytoplankton functional groups reflect the changing nature of the habitat.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Manabu Kume, Edouard Lavergne, Hyojin Ahn, Yuki Terashima, Kohmei Kadowaki, Feng Ye, Satoshi Kameyama, Yoshiaki Kai, Yumi Henmi, Yoh Yamashita, Akihide Kasai
Summary: Estuarine and coastal ecosystems are important habitats for many fish species. Patterns of fish communities in these ecosystems are influenced by geographical factors such as latitude and water temperature, as well as human activities. Environmental DNA metabarcoding has provided insights into the structure of these communities, revealing the impact of red-listed and alien species, as well as human population density, on fish diversity. These findings can inform conservation efforts for estuarine and coastal ecosystems.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Emily R. Farr, Michael R. Johnson, Mark W. Nelson, Jonathan A. Hare, Wendy E. Morrison, Matthew D. Lettrich, Bruce Vogt, Christopher Meaney, Ursula A. Howson, Peter J. Auster, Frank A. Borsuk, Damian C. Brady, Matthew J. Cashman, Phil Colarusso, Jonathan H. Grabowski, James P. Hawkes, Renee Mercaldo-Allen, David B. Packer, David K. Stevenson
Summary: Climate change is impacting marine, coastal, and diadromous species habitats, exacerbating anthropogenic stressors faced by habitats. A trait-based assessment revealed that living habitats are the most vulnerable, with over half of habitats expected to be negatively impacted by climate change. Results provide tools for informing habitat conservation, restoration, and research priorities, fisheries and protected species management, and coastal and ocean planning.
Article
Fisheries
Sumra Naz, Khalid Abbas
Summary: The genetic integrity of natural fish populations is being compromised by anthropogenic interventions and robust environmental conditions. Understanding the genetic structure of fish in natural systems is crucial for genetic enhancement programs, effective management, and sustainable conservation.
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Mayada Alhoshy, Akram Ismael Shehata, Yusuf Jibril Habib, Hany M. R. Abdel-Latif, Yilei Wang, Ziping Zhang
Summary: Nutrigenomics studies the influence of nutrients on gene expression, and specific nutrients can improve the health status of crustaceans. It has been applied in the development of crustaceans, and the relationship between nutrients and gene expression has been explored.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Arne M. Malzahn, Deni Ribicic, Bjorn Henrik Hansen, Antonio Sarno, Elin Kjorsvik, Anna Sigrid Norberg Aase, Luciana Alves Musialak, Laura Garcia-Calvo, Andreas Hagemann
Summary: The use of cleaner fish, specifically ballan wrasse, is crucial for controlling sea lice in salmonid cage farming. However, large-scale cultivation of ballan wrasse faces challenges due to the difficulty of the initial feeding phase and the lack of feeding protocols. In an experiment, feeding larvae copepods as their first diet resulted in higher survival rates and better growth compared to other feeding regimes.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Feiyang Ma, Brie K. Fuqua, Yehudit Hasin, Clara Yukhtman, Chris D. Vulpe, Aldons J. Lusis, Matteo Pellegrini
Article
Toxicology
Amin Sobh, Alex Loguinov, Alessia Stornetta, Silvia Balbo, Abderrahmane Tagmount, Luoping Zhang, Chris D. Vulpe
TOXICOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2019)
Article
Toxicology
Amin Sobh, Alex Loguinov, Gulce Naz Yazici, Rola S. Zeidan, Abderrahmane Tagmount, Nima S. Hejazi, Alan E. Hubbard, Luoping Zhang, Chris D. Vulpe
TOXICOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2019)
Article
Oncology
Peng Meng, Marica Vaapil, Abderrahmane Tagmount, Alex Loguinov, Chris Vulpe, Paul Yaswen
BREAST CANCER RESEARCH AND TREATMENT
(2019)
Article
Toxicology
Max Russo, Amin Sobh, Ping Zhang, Alex Loguinov, Abderrahmane Tagmount, Chris D. Vulpe, Bin Liu
TOXICOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2020)
Article
Hematology
Amin Sobh, Alex Loguinov, Jie Zhou, Supak Jenkitkasemwong, Rola Zeidan, Nader El Ahmadie, Abderrahmane Tagmount, Mitchell Knutson, Paula G. Fraenkel, Christopher D. Vulpe
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEMATOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Roger M. Pallares, David Faulkner, Dahlia D. An, Solene Hebert, Alex Loguinov, Michael Proctor, Jonathan A. Villalobos, Kathleen A. Bjornstad, Chris J. Rosen, Christopher Vulpe, Rebecca J. Abergel
Summary: Lanthanides, a group of critical elements widely used in various industries, have been found to potentially impact human health. This study used a functional toxicogenomics approach in baker's yeast to assess the toxicity mechanisms of lanthanides, revealing different trends and effects on cellular responses. The research highlighted the disruption of vesicle-mediated transport and biosynthetic pathways as key functions affected by lanthanides, with implications for potential targeting of human orthologs by these elements.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Toxicology
Max Russo, Sara T. Humes, Ariana M. Figueroa, Abderrahmane Tagmount, Ping Zhang, Alex Loguinov, John A. Lednicky, Tara Sabo-Attwood, Chris D. Vulpe, Bin Liu
Summary: Organochlorine pesticides have been shown to negatively impact immune responses. This study found that dieldrin, a type of OCP, can inhibit key genes involved in antiviral responses in neuronal and epithelial cells. The modulation of these genes may be linked to changes in intracellular oxidative status.
TOXICOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sheridan L. Helman, Jie Zhou, Brie K. Fuqua, Yan Lu, James F. Collins, Huijun Chen, Christopher D. Vulpe, Gregory J. Anderson, David M. Frazer
Summary: The mammalian multicopper ferroxidases (MCFs), including ceruloplasmin, hephaestin, and zyklopen, play crucial roles in maintaining iron homeostasis in the body. They function in oxidizing, releasing, and absorbing iron ions, and have various physiological functions in different tissues. Apart from their iron-related roles, they also have other physiological functions, although many of them are not well-defined.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Roger M. Pallares, Dahlia D. An, Solene Hebert, David Faulkner, Alex Loguinov, Michael Proctor, Jonathan A. Villalobos, Kathleen A. Bjornstad, Chris J. Rosen, Christopher Vulpe, Rebecca J. Abergel
Summary: In this study, the toxicological interactions of gadolinium with Saccharomyces cerevisiae were assessed using functional toxicogenomics. The researchers identified biological functions and pathways disturbed by the metal, such as endocytosis and vesicle-mediated transport. They also found that certain metabolic processes were disrupted by gadolinium treatments. Proteins involved in vesicle-mediated transport and metabolic processes were identified as key components in reducing the metal toxicity. Many of the genes and proteins associated with gadolinium toxicity are conserved in humans, indicating their potential role in diseases related to gadolinium-based contrast agent exposures.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jong Hyun Kim, Samuel Ofori, Abderrahmane Tagmount, Chris D. Vulpe, Samuel G. Awuah
Summary: Metal-based drugs, such as cisplatin and auranofin, have been used to treat cancer and rheumatoid arthritis. This study used a targeted CRISPR screen to identify genes that modulate cellular sensitivity to gold agents and synthesized a novel chiral gold(I) compound with potent anticancer activity. The findings provide important insights into the targets and effects of gold agents in mammalian cells.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Roger M. Pallares, Dahlia D. An, Solene Hebert, Alex Loguinov, Michael Proctor, Jonathan A. Villalobos, Kathleen A. Bjornstad, Chris J. Rosen, Chris D. Vulpe, Rebecca J. Abergel
Summary: This study extensively characterizes the toxicity mechanisms of early lanthanides, lanthanum and praseodymium, through a multidimensional genome-wide toxicogenomic study using Saccharomyces cerevisiae as a model system. The findings identify key genes and proteins involved in the response to lanthanide-induced toxicity and suggest potential strategies for prophylaxis and therapeutics.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Roger M. Pallares, Dahlia D. An, Solene Hebert, Alex Loguinov, Michael Proctor, Jonathan A. Villalobos, Kathleen A. Bjornstad, Chris J. Rosen, Christopher Vulpe, Rebecca J. Abergel
Summary: Recent studies have shown that lanthanides, despite their similar properties, can exhibit different biological behaviors. This study used genome-wide functional screening to investigate the biological effects of exposure to late lanthanides, represented by Yb(III) and Lu(III). The results indicated toxicity of late lanthanides is consistent with disruption of vesicle-mediated transport and suggested a potential target of proteins with SH3 domains. This study provides insights into the unique biological chemistry of late lanthanides and may contribute to the development of new strategies for decorporation and bio-inspired separation processes.
Meeting Abstract
Environmental Sciences
C. Vulpe, A. Sobh, Y. Zhou, A. Tagmount, A. Loguinov, G. N. Yazici, R. Zeidan, N. S. Hejazi, L. Wei, A. E. Hubbard, A. Stornetta, S. Balbo, L. Zhang
ENVIRONMENTAL AND MOLECULAR MUTAGENESIS
(2019)
Article
Microbiology
Louise B. Thingholm, Malte C. Ruehlemann, Manja Koch, Brie Fuqua, Guido Laucke, Ruwen Boehm, Corinna Bang, Eric A. Franzosa, Matthias Huebenthal, Ali Rahnavard, Fabian Frosts, Jason Lloyd-Price, Melanie Schirmer, Aldons J. Lusis, Chris D. Vulpe, Markus M. Lerch, Georg Homuth, Tim Kacprowski, Carsten O. Schmidt, Ute Noethlings, Tom H. Karlsen, Wolfgang Lieb, Matthias Laudes, Andre Franke, Curtis Huttenhower
CELL HOST & MICROBE
(2019)