We review progress in our understanding of the importance of waterbirds as dispersal
vectors of other organisms, and identify priorities for further research. Waterbirds are …

Microplastics contaminate environments worldwide and are ingested by numerous species,
whose health is affected in multiple ways. A key dimension of health that may be affected is …

As a widespread aquatic environmental contaminant, Lead (Pb) can provoke hepatic injury
in various animals. Melatonin (MT) plays a crucial role in the regulation of inflammatory …

Heavy metal (loid) pollution is a significant threat to human health, as the intake of heavy
metal (loid) s can cause disturbances in intestinal microbial ecology and metabolic …

In the Anthropocene, humans, domesticated animals, wildlife, and their environments are
interconnected, especially as humans advance further into wildlife habitats. Wildlife gut …

Wild birds are known to harbor and discharge antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB) and their
associated antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). However, assessments of their contribution …

Copper (Cu) has been widely used in industrial agricultural production, but excess use can
lead to toxic effect on host physiology, which poses a threaten to public hygiene. However …

Mining and related industries are a major source of metal pollution. In contrast to the well-
studied effects of exposure to metals on animal physiology and health, the impacts of …

Simple Summary The development of novel protein sources plays an important role in
improving the economic benefit of aquatic products. The Chlorella vulgaris (C. vulgaris) …

Establishment and development of gut microbiota during vertebrates' early life are likely to
be important predictors of health and fitness. Host‐parental and host‐environment …