Overexpression of amh/amhy using single-walled carbon nanotubes as delivery vehicles induces the masculinization of female mandarin fish
Available online 7 October 2025
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)
Available online 4 October 2025
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,...
Genome-wide association study reveals the role of Lox4 in shell morphology of Mulinia lateralis
Available online 3 October 2025
The shell, a type of biological exoskeleton, is a critical feature of bivalves, serving key functions including protection, locomotion, and structural support. Although bivalve shell morphology exhibits...
Quantifying microbial and harmful algal bloom interactions dynamics through machine learning predictive frameworks
Available online 2 October 2025
Harmful algal bloom (HAB) mitigation using microorganisms faces challenges, like inconsistent algicidal efficacy, scalability issues, limited microbial diversity, and traditional modeling constraints....
Changes in water temperature alter the behavior and interaction between Japanese medaka and mosquitofish
Available online 1 October 2025
Climate change has been considered a major cause of the increase in the average water temperature of many water systems worldwide and has become a leading factor affecting various ecosystems. The rise...
Anthropogenic pressures reduce aquatic macroinvertebrate diversity through decreased physical habitat heterogeneity
Available online 30 September 2025
Habitat heterogeneity creates diverse habitats and resource distributions that affect community structure and dynamics. More environmentally heterogeneous areas are expected to support more diversified...
Amh/Amhr2 homologs: The predominant recurrent sex determining genes in teleosts
Available online 27 September 2025
Teleosts, the most diverse vertebrate group comprising over 30,000 species, exhibit the most complex sex determination systems and mechanisms among vertebrates. With the increasing availability of sequenced...
Dam-induced connectivity loss shapes benthic communities through water quality alterations in the Yangtze River Basin
Available online 27 September 2025
Human activities, such as hydropower generation, irrigation, and flood control, have led to the extensive construction of dams, significantly impacting river ecosystems worldwide. These structures disrupt...
The essential role of mTOR in promoting feeding behavior through regulating NPY and AgRP expression in mandarin fish (Siniperca chuatsi) larvae
Available online 18 September 2025
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...
Genome-wide identification, expression analysis of toll-like receptors (TLRs) in black carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus), and the positive role of MpTLR1 against Aeromonas hydrophila infection
Available online 18 September 2025
As one of the world's “staple” freshwater fish species, black carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus) faces critical challenges from bacterial diseases. Toll-like receptors (TLRs), serving as frontline pathogen...
Advancing aquaculture breeding through genomic selection: models, tools, and challenges
Available online 18 September 2025
Genomic selection (GS) is a powerful breeding tool that utilizes statistical models to predict breeding values for candidate populations by leveraging genotype–phenotype relationships. In contrast to...
Invasive species and trophic pathways: long-term shifts in food chain dynamics of a fragmented river's floodplain
Available online 17 September 2025
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...
Hydraulic factors influencing tropical fish movement in hydropower plant tailraces
Available online 17 September 2025
Hydroelectricity is a significant source of electricity in many countries around the world. Blockage of fish migration routes is an environmental impact caused by hydroelectric power plants and schools...
The mycolic acids of Nocardia seriolae hijack Coronin-1A to inhibit autophagy for macrophage-derived foam cell formation
Available online 17 September 2025
Nocardia seriolae alters macrophages to a “foamy” phenotype characterized by the accumulation of lipid droplets during infection to create a habitat that is ideally suited to its requirements. However,...
The role of ecohydraulics in addressing the freshwater biodiversity crisis
Available online 5 September 2025
Ecohydraulics is a scholarly discipline and community of practice that represents the intersection of ecology and hydraulics/fluid dynamics. Although understanding the intersection of ecology and hydraulics...
Fish LASP1 promotes NBR1-mediated MAVS autophagic degradation to inhibit IFN production
Available online 2 September 2025
The mitochondrial antiviral signaling protein (MAVS) plays a pivotal role in the interferon (IFN) activation signaling pathway, which culminates in the production of IFN and the establishment of a positive...
Dietary nano iron enhanced the intestinal physical barrier, antioxidant capacity and immune function of juvenile largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides)
Available online 23 August 2025
Nano-additives can improve the absorption and utilization of feed nutrients. In this study, we reported the effects of supplementary nano iron (0, 30, 60, 120, 240 and 480 mg/kg) on intestinal tract...
Commercial product-derived microplastics based on polypropylene and polylactic acid and their harmful effects on the sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus (Lmk) embryos: Morphological and gene expression analysis
Available online 21 August 2025
Plastics provide a range of benefits in our society, even if waste plastics are representing a worrying issue for the environment. In addition, various additives, i.e., chemical substances added to...
Ichthyofauna of the Paraopeba river: Richness, endemism, and conservation of a highly impacted basin
Available online 21 August 2025
The Paraopeba River, one of the largest tributaries of the São Francisco River basin, extends approximately 500 km and drains a densely populated region in Minas Gerais, Brazil. The aquatic ecosystems...
Single nucleotide polymorphisms reveal the population genetics and evolutionary history of the Asian swamp eel across Asia
Available online 19 August 2025
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...
Single-cell transcriptomics unveils cellular adaptations to high-salinity stress in kidneys of GIFT tilapia
Available online 12 August 2025
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...
Invasive mosquitofish (Gambusia holbrooki) have longer gill telomeres in polluted and mesohaline habitats
Available online 12 August 2025
Chemical pollution is a widespread stressor for wild organisms, but its effects on molecular damage and aging are still poorly understood. Telomere attrition has been used as an integrative biomarker...
Evaluation of aquatic plant community diversity in an urban eutrophic lake—a combination of traditional survey and metabarcoding methods in Donghu Lake, Wuhan
Available online 11 August 2025
Aquatic vegetation plays a crucial role in wetland ecosystems but are sensitive to human activities, especially in urban lakes where the loss of aquatic plant diversity is pronounced. Recently, there...