Gamete-mediated mate choice: towards a more inclusive view of sexual selection
'Sperm competition'—where ejaculates from two or more males compete for fertilization—
and 'cryptic female choice'—where females bias this contest to suit their reproductive …
and 'cryptic female choice'—where females bias this contest to suit their reproductive …
Gene-specific sex effects on susceptibility to infectious diseases
Inflammation is an integral part of defense against most infectious diseases. These
pathogen-induced immune responses are in very many instances strongly influenced by …
pathogen-induced immune responses are in very many instances strongly influenced by …
Anti-biofilm action of biological silver nanoparticles produced by aspergillus tubingensis and antimicrobial activity of fabrics carrying it
AG Rodrigues, RC Ruiz… - Biointerface …, 2021 - repositorio.butantan.gov.br
Biological silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized using the marine endophytic
fungus Aspergillus tubingensis and inhibited Bacillus subtilis biofilm formation at low …
fungus Aspergillus tubingensis and inhibited Bacillus subtilis biofilm formation at low …
Immune mediators of sea-cucumber Holothuria tubulosa (Echinodermata) as source of novel antimicrobial and anti-staphylococcal biofilm agents
D Schillaci, MG Cusimano, V Cunsolo, R Saletti… - Amb Express, 2013 - Springer
The present study aims to investigate coelomocytes, immune mediators cells in the
echinoderm Holothuria tubulosa, as an unusual source of antimicrobial and antibiofilm …
echinoderm Holothuria tubulosa, as an unusual source of antimicrobial and antibiofilm …
Presence and biodistribution of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) in Paracentrotus lividus highlight its potential application for environmental biomonitoring
The first determination of presence and biodistribution of PFOA in ninety specimens of sea
urchin Paracentrotus lividus from two differently contaminated sites along Palermo's …
urchin Paracentrotus lividus from two differently contaminated sites along Palermo's …
Stress and immune response to bacterial LPS in the sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus (Lamarck, 1816)
M Chiaramonte, L Inguglia, M Vazzana… - Fish & Shellfish …, 2019 - Elsevier
The immune system of the sea urchin species Paracentrotus lividus is highly complex and,
as yet, poorly understood. P. lividus coelomocytes mediate immune response through …
as yet, poorly understood. P. lividus coelomocytes mediate immune response through …
Schedule and magnitude of reproductive investment under immune trade-offs explains sex differences in immunity
Sex differences in immunity are found in many species. Known immune mechanisms in
birds and mammals suggest that pathogen detection may be amplified in females, whereas …
birds and mammals suggest that pathogen detection may be amplified in females, whereas …
Gender Differences in Hemocyte Immune Parameters of Hong Kong Oyster Crassostrea hongkongensis During Immune Stress
Gender differences in individual immune responses to external stimuli have been elucidated
in many invertebrates. However, it is unclear if gender differences do exist in the Hong Kong …
in many invertebrates. However, it is unclear if gender differences do exist in the Hong Kong …
The Role of Hemocytes in the Hawaiian Bobtail Squid, Euprymna scolopes: A Model Organism for Studying Beneficial Host–Microbe Interactions
Most, if not all, animals engage in associations with bacterial symbionts. Understanding the
mechanisms by which host immune systems and beneficial bacteria communicate is a …
mechanisms by which host immune systems and beneficial bacteria communicate is a …
Do males and females respond differently to ocean acidification? An experimental study with the sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus
Seawater pH lowering, known as ocean acidification, is considered among the major threats
to marine environment. In this study, post-spawning adults of the sea urchin Paracentrotus …
to marine environment. In this study, post-spawning adults of the sea urchin Paracentrotus …