Evolution by gene loss
The recent increase in genomic data is revealing an unexpected perspective of gene loss as
a pervasive source of genetic variation that can cause adaptive phenotypic diversity. This …
a pervasive source of genetic variation that can cause adaptive phenotypic diversity. This …
The UDP-glycosyltransferase (UGT) superfamily: new members, new functions, and novel paradigms
UDP-glycosyltransferases (UGTs) catalyze the covalent addition of sugars to a broad range
of lipophilic molecules. This biotransformation plays a critical role in elimination of a broad …
of lipophilic molecules. This biotransformation plays a critical role in elimination of a broad …
Effects of petrogenic pollutants on North Atlantic and Arctic Calanus copepods: From molecular mechanisms to population impacts
Oil and gas industries in the Northern Atlantic Ocean have gradually moved closer to the
Arctic areas, a process expected to be further facilitated by sea ice withdrawal caused by …
Arctic areas, a process expected to be further facilitated by sea ice withdrawal caused by …
The chemical defensome of five model teleost fish
How an organism copes with chemicals is largely determined by the genes and proteins that
collectively function to defend against, detoxify and eliminate chemical stressors. This …
collectively function to defend against, detoxify and eliminate chemical stressors. This …
Expression Pattern of Entire Cytochrome P450 Genes and Response of Defensomes in the Benzo[a]pyrene-Exposed Monogonont Rotifer Brachionus koreanus
Cytochrome P450 (CYP) proteins are involved in the first line of detoxification mechanism
against diverse polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) including benzo [a] pyrene (B [a] …
against diverse polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) including benzo [a] pyrene (B [a] …
Growth and reproductive toxicity of bisphenol A in Oikopleura dioica at environmentally relevant concentrations
S Li, Y Liang, G Zhang - Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Bisphenol A (BPA), a known endocrine disruptor, is ubiquitous in various aquatic
environments. Appendicularians are among the most abundant mesozooplankton …
environments. Appendicularians are among the most abundant mesozooplankton …
The choreography of the chemical defensome response to insecticide stress: insights into the Anopheles stephensi transcriptome using RNA-Seq
Animals respond to chemical stress with an array of gene families and pathways termed
“chemical defensome”. In arthropods, despite many defensome genes have been detected …
“chemical defensome”. In arthropods, despite many defensome genes have been detected …
Molecular and cellular effects of contamination in aquatic ecosystems
This special issue of Environmental Science & Pollution Research on 'Molecular and cellular
effects of contamination in aquatic ecosystems' contains a selection of 16 papers. Starting …
effects of contamination in aquatic ecosystems' contains a selection of 16 papers. Starting …
Rapid Evolutionary Rates and Unique Genomic Signatures Discovered in the First Reference Genome for the Southern Ocean Salp, Salpa thompsoni (Urochordata …
A preliminary genome sequence has been assembled for the Southern Ocean salp, Salpa
thompsoni (Urochordata, Thaliacea). Despite the ecological importance of this species in …
thompsoni (Urochordata, Thaliacea). Despite the ecological importance of this species in …
New insights on the marine cytochrome P450 enzymes and their biotechnological importance
The monooxygenase enzymes, cytochrome P450s (CYPs), are ubiquitous in their presence
and versatile in their functions. They are indispensable for hormone synthesis, dietary …
and versatile in their functions. They are indispensable for hormone synthesis, dietary …