Conservation genetics is an applied science that utilizes molecular tools to help solve
problems in species conservation and management. It is an interdisciplinary specialty in …

Hormonal influence on hepatic function is a critical aspect of whole-body energy balance in
vertebrates. Catecholamines and corticosteroids both influence hepatic energy balance via …

Glucocorticoids are pleiotropic steroid hormones mediating redistribution of energy. They
induce breakdown of glycogen stores and consequent plasma hyperglycaemia after …

In 2019, Europe will adopt a no-discards policy in fisheries. This entails the landing of
captured species unless strong evidence is provided supporting their survival and recovery …

The spiny dogfish shark (Squalus acanthias) is one of the most commonly used
cartilaginous fishes in biological research, especially in the fields of nitrogen metabolism …

Shark nurseries are susceptible to environmental fluctuations in salinity because of their
shallow, coastal nature; however, the physiological impacts on resident elasmobranchs are …

Sharks are captured by tons for human consumption. Improving the quality of their meat will
produce fillets that may have a higher economic value in the market, and thus be beneficial …

Simple Summary For the first time, glucocorticoid actions of corticosteroids are evidenced in
vivo and ex vivo in sharks, highlighting the importance of carbohydrate metabolism in …

High levels of dietary soybean meal can result in soy-induced enteritis and decreased
performance in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) and other aquaculture target species …

Fishing is the major threat to marine fish populations, particularly to higher trophic‐level
predators such as sharks. Many sharks, and other fish, are caught as commercial by‐catch …