The response to stress triggers activation of the genes involved in cell survival and/or cell
death. Stress response is a ubiquitous feature of cells that is induced under stress …

Bivalves are comprised of animals unclosed in two shell valves, such as mussels, oysters,
scallops and clams. There are about 7,500 bivalve species and some of them are of …

Plastic pollution is a worldwide problem, highlighted by the fact that plastic materials
degrade into nano-size particles (< 100 nm), potentially becoming more bioavailable as well …

Energy balance is a fundamental requirement of stress adaptation and tolerance. We
explore the links between metabolism, energy balance and stress tolerance using aquatic …

Biology of Oysters offers scientific insights into the structure and function of oysters. Written
by an expert in the field of shellfish research, this book presents more than 50 years of …

The cellular stress response (CSR) is pervasive to all domains of life. It has shaped the
interaction between organisms and their environment since the origin of the first cell …

Scallops are a cosmopolitan family of bivalves, and some of them are highly prized as
dominant aquaculture species. In the past decades, there have been increasing studies on …

Simple Summary Climate change effects strongly and negatively influence the health and
productivity of marine bivalves and particularly bivalve aquaculture. It is therefore of critical …

Background Heat tolerance is a key parameter that affects insect distribution and
abundance. Glyphodes pyloalis Walker (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) is a devastating pest of …

Tributyltin (TBT) is a toxic compound released into aquatic ecosystems through antifouling
paints. This study was designed to examine the effects of TBT on antioxidant ability and …