The essential amino acid L-tryptophan (Trp) is the precursor of the monoaminergic
neurotransmitter serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT). Numerous studies have shown that …

After application, antidepressants, like other pharmaceuticals, are excreted from human
body in their native form or as metabolites and enter the aquatic environment via different …

It is generally accepted that the main route for human pharmaceuticals to the aquatic
environment is via sewage treatment plants receiving wastewater from households and …

Antidepressants are one of the most commonly prescribed pharmaceutical classes for the
treatment of psychiatric conditions. They act via modulation of brain monoaminergic …

Reactions to stress vary between individuals, and physiological and behavioral responses
tend to be associated in distinct suites of correlated traits, often termed stress-co** styles …

In the last years, studies on stress attenuation in fish have progressively grown. This is
mainly due to the interest of institutions, producers, aquarists and consumers in improving …

Pharmaceuticals are found in both receiving and drinking water due to their persistent
release in waste-water effluents, raising concerns for environmental and human health …

Theoreticians predict that animal 'personality'traits may be maladaptive if fixed throughout
different contexts, so the present study aimed to test whether these traits are fixed or plastic …

Tryptophan is an essential amino acid with a huge functional versatility, in addition to its
participation in protein synthesis. Because of the complexity of its metabolism, and the …

Pharmaceuticals are increasingly detected in a variety of aquatic systems. One of the most
prevalent environmental pharmaceuticals in North America and Europe is the …