Strategic eDNA metabarcoding sampling outperforms conventional monitoring methods and reveals spatial patterns of vertebrate biodiversity in a Mediterranean river basin
Available online 29 August 2026
Effective monitoring is crucial for assessing biodiversity loss and detecting the early introduction of alien species, especially in freshwater ecosystems that are facing degradation at an alarming...
The m6A-modified ApMETTL13 participates in light-dependent growth regulation in the dinoflagellate Alexandrium pacificum
Available online 29 August 2026
Red tides pose a serious threat to ecological security and human health, making it critical to understand the proliferation mechanisms of toxic dinoflagellates such as Alexandrium pacificum. Given the...
Ferritin heavy chain mediates antibacterial immunity via TGF-β1 signaling in Oreochromis niloticus
Available online 29 August 2026
Ferritin serves as both a regulator of iron homeostasis and an active participant in the innate immune response, playing multiple functions in immune defense, inflammation regulation, antioxidation,...
Alexandrium catenella blooms driven by extreme thermal anomalies in a fjord system
Available online 29 August 2026
Blooms of Alexandrium catenella have affected coastal activities of the Northwestern Patagonia in the last 30-years, more particularly shellfish aquaculture, benthic fisheries and public health. These...
Loss of rbmx function enhances growth and feed conversion efficiency in yellow catfish (Pelteobagrus fulvidraco)
Available online 14 August 2026
Improving feed conversion efficiency (FCE) is critical for reducing the production costs and faecal waste in the aquaculture sector. However, the mechanisms that regulate FCE remain poorly understood....
Ocean acidification and nanoplastics disrupt mussel calcification in synergy: A multi-omics analysis
Available online 14 August 2026
Ocean acidification (OA) and nanoplastics (NPs) increasingly co-occur in coastal ecosystems, yet their combined mechanistic impacts on calcifying invertebrates remain poorly resolved. Here, the mussel...
Biodiversity and food web structure in relation to hydrological connectivity in a boreal stream ecosystem
Available online 14 August 2026
Over the past two decades, hydrological connectivity in river systems has experienced rapid degradation globally. The loss of this connectivity has had adverse effects on aquatic environments. Consequently,...
Neuroendocrine-mediated hepatopancreatic immunosuppression and metabolic reprogramming in Eriocheir sinensis under nitrite stress
Available online 14 August 2026
Nitrite is a prevalent pollutant in global aquaculture systems that causes mass mortality in crustaceans through multisystem dysfunction. This study evaluated hepatopancreatic responses of Eriocheir...
Grouper DHCR24 exerts pro-viral activity through Tollip-mediated autophagic degradation of STING and TBK1
Available online 13 August 2026
Cholesterol metabolism plays a significant role in regulating innate antiviral immunity during viral infection. However, the molecular mechanisms by which enzymes regulate the interferon signaling pathway...
CiTLR1 deficiency impairs intestinal immunity and gut microbiota homeostasis in grass carp after bacterial infection
Available online 13 August 2026
In teleost fishes, TLRs are widely expressed in mucosal tissues and play crucial roles in host defense against pathogenic microbes, although the specific function of TLR1 in fish intestinal immunity...
Mutation of cfap58 causes sperm malformation and reduced fertility in zebrafish
Available online 13 August 2026
Mature sperms play a crucial role in fish reproduction, directly affecting offspring survival and quality. Cilia- and flagella-associated protein 58 (cfap58), localized to motile cilia, is essential...
Pulse versus press in a mining-impacted river: water and sediment quality recovery in the Paraopeba River, Brazil, five years after the Brumadinho tailings dam failure
Available online 12 August 2026
The Paraopeba River, a major tributary of the upper São Francisco River in southeastern Brazil, has historically experienced intense anthropogenic pressure, including mining, urban sewage, and agricultural...
Developmental trajectory and regulation of primary males in giant grouper (Epinephelus lanceolatus)
Available online 8 August 2026
The shortage of male broodstock is a major bottleneck that hinders the sustainable development of giant grouper (Epinephelus lanceolatus) industry, making effective male induction techniques a priority....
Carbonate alkalinity disrupts the bile acid liver-gut axis and impairs growth in Carassius auratus
Available online 1 August 2026
Carbonate alkalinity represents a primary constraint restricting the growth performance and nutrient utilization of aquaculture species in saline-alkaline waters. However, the specific physiological...
Invasive species and trophic pathways: long-term shifts in food chain dynamics of a fragmented river's floodplain
July 2026
Impoundments within the Paraná River basin have significantly impacted the Upper Paraná River Floodplain (UPRF). The Itaipu Hydropower Plant, installed in 1982, removed a natural barrier, enabling fish...
APC receptor TLR22a-targeted antigen structure optimization enhances immune protection against grass carp reovirus II
July 2026
Grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella), a cornerstone of global freshwater aquaculture, face severe threats from grass carp reovirus II (GCRV-II), which causes massive mortality and economic losses. While...
The essential role of mTOR in promoting feeding behavior through regulating NPY and AgRP expression in mandarin fish (Siniperca chuatsi) larvae
July 2026
The success of initial feeding during the mouth-opening stage is crucial for the survival and growth of fish larvae. Carnivorous mandarin fish (Siniperca chuatsi) face unique challenges in capturing...
Single nucleotide polymorphisms reveal the population genetics and evolutionary history of the Asian swamp eel across Asia
July 2026
The Asian swamp eel (putatively Monopterus albus) is recognized as one of the most economically significant specialty freshwater fishes in China. Nonetheless, there is a lack of systematic research...
Overexpression of amh/amhy using single-walled carbon nanotubes as delivery vehicles induces the masculinization of female mandarin fish
July 2026
Mandarin fish (Siniperca chuatsi) is an economically important fish in China, and females grow faster than males. Thus, it is critical to obtain neo-male individuals for breeding all-female mandarin...
Integrative genomics reveals PDE11A and SAAL are key regulators of growth in Pacific white shrimp (Penaeus vannamei)
July 2026
Pacific white shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) is a globally important aquaculture species, prized for its adaptability, high yield, and economic value. Growth traits are key determinants of aquaculture profitability,...
Single-cell transcriptomics unveils cellular adaptations to high-salinity stress in kidneys of GIFT tilapia
July 2026
Fish osmoregulation was characterized by modifications in both the structure and functionality of numerous osmoregulatory cells and organs. Single-cell resolution investigations are imperative for comprehending...