Many animals occur in groups, and the ecology and evolution of populations and species
are intrinsically linked to group function and social behaviour. Here we summarise recent …

Climate change can involve alteration in the local temperature that an animal is exposed to,
which in turn may affect skeletal muscle temperature. The underlying effects of temperature …

Thiamethoxam (THM) is a commercial neonicotinoid insecticide with broad-spectrum
insecticidal activity. It has been widely detected in the aquatic environment, but its …

Phthalates (phthalate esters, PAEs) are commonly used as plasticizers and are emerging
concerns worldwide for their potential influence on the environment and general public …

Silver and silver nanoparticles are used in several consumer products, particularly sterilizing
agents. Ag+ released from the particles causes physiological damages of aquatic …

Age-related deficits in skeletal muscle function, termed sarcopenia, are due to loss of muscle
mass and changes in the intrinsic mechanisms underlying contraction. Sarcopenia is …

Maternal exposure to environment toxicants is an important risk factor for neurobehavioral
health in their offspring. In our study, we investigated the impact of maternal exposure to …

Many species of animal live in groups, and the group represents the organizational level
within which ecological and evolutionary processes occur. Understanding these processes …

Energy transfer efficiency across different trophic levels, from food to new biomass, can
determine population dynamics and food-web function. Here we show that the energy …

Results: Obesity increased resting metabolic rates (P< 0.001) and decreased maximal
metabolic rates (P= 0.030), but these changes were reversible by weight loss, and were not …