The method by which natural immunostimulants are included in the diet of gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) modulates their physiological effects on mucosal tissues
October 2026
The development of the aquaculture industry is conditioned to the establishment of new strategies that guarantee the health status and welfare of fish. The use of phytogenic additives as natural immunostimulants...
An anti-light interference-based appetite evaluation method for pond fish using an enhancing behavioral feature and temporal convolutional network
October 2026
In aquaculture, accurate assessment of fish appetite is crucial for developing effective feeding strategies. However, variations in lighting conditions in outdoor ponds can lead to unstable image quality,...
Phosphorus and silicon starvation disrupts fatty acid balance in the diatom Nitzschia closterium f. minutissima and induces inflammatory responses in oyster larvae
October 2026
Phosphorus and silicon limitation has become an increasing ecological concern in the mollusk farming region of the Northern Yellow Sea, but its effects on the microalgae and mollusks that feed on them...
Ecological niche shifts and climate-driven expansion of invasive Pomacea spp. (Caenogastropoda: Ampullariidae) in China
October 2026
Predicting future distributions of invasive species provides a proactive management approach, enabling early detection and rapid response to prevent devastating ecological and economic impacts. The...
cdk2 is essential for synapsis completion and gametogenesis in zebrafish
October 2026
Cyclin-dependent kinase 2 (CDK2), encoded by the cdk2 gene, facilitates the G1/S transition, a pivotal phase for DNA replication during cell proliferation. While cdk2 is widely expressed in mice, its...
Ecosystem functions of freshwater biofilms: Progress and prospects
October 2026
Freshwater biofilms are ubiquitous in freshwater environments and are a common way of life for microorganisms in aquatic environments. Although their impacts on ecosystem function and ecosystem services...
Applications and challenges of dsRNA-mediated RNAi in aquaculture
October 2026
Aquaculture plays a vital role in the global food supply but continues to face considerable challenges, including frequent disease outbreaks, low production efficiency, and environmental pollution....
Exploring microplastics in commercial bivalve species and in bivalve aquaculture waters: Insights from the southern Pacific
October 2026
Microplastics pose a significant potential threat to marine biota, with filter feeders among the most susceptible species. Bivalves are an important source of animal protein and micronutrients, therefore...
Characteristics and influencing factors of greenhouse gas emissions from tidal flat pond aquaculture
October 2026
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from aquaculture have garnered global attention. Tidal flat pond aquaculture, as a major utilization of tidal flat resources, remains understudied regarding its characteristics...
SCA-22 capsules resist Aeromonas hydrophila through enhanced resistance and maintained microbial homeostasis in Megalobrama amblycephala
October 2026
Given the challenges of enzymatic degradation and low bioavailability in oral cytokine delivery for aquaculture, this study developed sodium alginate/carboxymethyl chitosan/astaxanthin (SA/CMCS/ASTA,...
Use of aquatic organisms as flagship species in selecting priority areas for conservation
October 2026
Flagship species are widely used to garner support for conservation, but the selection of these taxa often overlooks ecological, social, and cultural criteria, which may limit the effectiveness of conservation...
Single and multiple stressors alter phytoplankton biomass and diversity with contrasting responses of Bacillariophyta and other phytoplankton
October 2026
Shallow lakes provide vital ecological services yet face escalating threats from climate warming, eutrophication, and imidacloprid pollution. Understanding how these stressors individually and interactively...
Toxicity of nano- and microplastics on marine and freshwater fish: A multi-scale perspective from organ systems to cells
October 2026
Nano- and microplastic pollution is increasingly recognized as a global threat to aquatic organisms and human health. These plastics are widespread in both marine and freshwater environments and pose...
Intermittent hypoxia training remodels the hepatic mitochondrial network and upregulates ANT expression to enhance hypoxia tolerance in Micropterus salmoides
October 2026
Oxygen is critical for life, and aquatic organisms are especially susceptible to hypoxic stress caused by environmental fluctuations. However, the mechanisms underpinning their tolerance to hypoxia...
Characterizing cuproptosis-like cell death in Tetrahymena thermophila: Metabolic dysfunction, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial fragmentation
October 2026
Copper homeostasis is critical for cellular function, yet its dysregulation triggers cytotoxicity through poorly defined mechanisms. Recent studies have identified cuproptosis, a novel copper-driven...
Antagonistic activity of Bacillus velezensis L09 isolated from crocodile gut against Aeromonas dhakensis: Mechanisms and potential for aquaculture applications
October 2026
The global aquaculture industry is facing increasing threats from multidrug-resistant pathogens, particularly Aeromonas dhakensis, which causes septicemia in crocodiles, causes severe infections in...
Physiological and growth responses of marine diatoms under different culture temperature
October 2026
The neurotoxin β-N-methylamino-L-alanine (BMAA) produced by marine diatoms has been implicated in the progression of neurodegenerative diseases. In this study, the physiological and growth responses...
Detection assay improvements and distribution analyses of the invasive diatom Cymbella janischii from environmental DNA
October 2026
Recently, invasive species have become a major concern, and countermeasures are now part of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis, which enables high-sensitivity...
Gpx4a-mediated ferroptosis underlines prothioconazole-induced ocular defects in early-life zebrafish
October 2026
Prothioconazole (PTA), a commonly used triazolinthione fungicide, is often found as residue in aquatic environments and has shown toxicity and bioaccumulation potential in fish. Herein, we utilized...
Imidacloprid pesticide alters anti-predator responses in a water flea (Daphnia sinensis)
October 2026
Organisms develop inducible defense strategies to combat predators, altering behaviour, morphology, and life history to minimize predation risk. However, environmental stressors, such as contaminants,...
Dual function of SHMT2-p38α in metabolic disorders of carnivorous fish induced by high-carbohydrate and high-lipid feed
October 2026
Metabolic liver disease (MLD) is essentially a dynamic process of imbalance in metabolic homeostasis. The progression follows distinct stages from initial lipid deposition through inflammatory activation...
Elevational and anthropogenic gradients drive divergent assembly mechanisms of free-living and particle-attached bacterioplankton in Chinese lakes
October 2026
Understanding the assembly mechanisms of bacterial communities is pivotal for deciphering biogeochemical cycles and ecosystem functioning in lacustrine systems. However, systematic comparisons of community...
Temporal hedonic regulation of feeding behavior in rainbow trout: a role for the opioid system under plant-based diets from first feeding onward
October 2026
In rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), early exposure to plant-based diets devoid of fishmeal and fish oil may alter feed intake and affect both nutrient sensing and reward pathways. While homeostatic...
A dual functional transcriptome-derived Kunitz-like polypeptide from stony coral Porites lutea displays anti-inflammatory and anti-Parkinson's disease effects in vitro and in vivo
October 2026
Marine biota functions as a reservoir harboring highly diverse bioactive proteins and polypeptides for drug development. Although stony corals are renowned for their high productivity and the crucial...
The mechanisms of farnesoid X receptor-mediated protection against high-fat diet-induced hepatic lipid deposition in yellow catfish (Pelteobagrus fulvidraco)
October 2026
High-fat diets (HFDs) are frequently used in aquaculture to enhance feed efficiency, yet they often induce hepatic steatosis by disrupting the balance between lipogenesis and lipolysis. In mammals,...