Cell Stress and Chaperones,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
28(5), P. 441 - 443
Published: July 18, 2023
Cell
Stress
Society
International
(CSSI)
has
actively
promoted
international
collaboration
in
the
field
of
stress
research.Over
years,
gone
from
strength
to
strength,
with
one
its
main,
and
highly,
visible
outputs
being
journal
'Cell
&
Chaperones'.Although
initially,
full
title
was
Chaperones:
An
Integrative
Journal
Biology
Medicine'
an
emphasis
on
medical
field,
original
scientific
articles
were
always
welcomed
a
wide
range
organisms
different
aspects
molecular
biology.However,
2020,
sub-title
expanded
'An
Biology,
Medicine
Environment',
acknowledgement
increasing
importance
understanding
cellular
response
nonmodel
environmental
species
context
current
climate
crisis.Initial
plans
celebrate
change
subtitle
special
issue
somewhat
stymied
by
COVID-19
pandemic.However,
finally,
3
years
later,
we
are
proud
present
this
'Organisms
Changing
which
highlights
variety
research
carried
out
species.In
particular,
these
studies
demonstrate
how
important
it
is
understand
not
only
but
also
their
integration
higher
levels
biological
organisation
future
biodiversity,
inform
conservation
measures
policy
our
changing
world.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(17), P. 13641 - 13641
Published: Sept. 4, 2023
The
hard-shell
mussel
(Mytilus
coruscus)
is
widespread
in
the
temperate
coastal
areas
of
northwest
Pacific
and
holds
a
significant
position
shellfish
aquaculture
market
China.
However,
natural
resources
this
species
have
been
declining,
population
genetic
studies
M.
coruscus
are
also
lacking.
In
study,
we
conducted
whole-genome
resequencing
(WGR)
from
eight
different
latitudes
along
Chinese
coast
identified
total
25,859,986
single
nucleotide
polymorphism
(SNP)
markers.
Our
findings
indicated
that
diversity
Zhoushan
region
was
lower
compared
with
populations
other
regions.
Furthermore,
observed
evolutionary
tree
clustered
into
two
primary
branches,
Zhangzhou
(ZZ)
separate
branch.
ZZ
partly
isolated
regions,
but
distribution
branches
not
geographically
homogeneous,
nested
pattern
emerged,
consistent
differentiation
index
(FST)
results.
To
investigate
selection
characteristics,
utilized
northern
(Dalian
Qingdao)
central
(Zhoushan
Xiangshan)
as
reference
southern
target
population.
scan
analysis
several
genes
associated
thermal
responses,
including
Hsp70
CYP450.
These
may
play
important
roles
adaptation
to
living
environments.
Overall,
our
study
provides
comprehensive
understanding
genomic
China
valuable
resource
for
future
on
breeding
species.
Ecological Monographs,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
95(1)
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Abstract
Freshwater
snails
play
a
key
role
in
the
transmission
of
schistosomiasis,
tropical
parasitic
disease
affecting
over
150
million
people.
Adaptation
these
to
local
climatic
conditions
is
critical
factor
determining
how
climate
change
and
other
environmental
factors
influence
dynamics,
yet
this
potential
adaptation
has
remained
unexplored.
Bulinus
truncatus
schistosome
intermediate
host
snail
with
widest
geographic
distribution
therefore
an
important
maximum
range
urogenital
schistosomiasis.
In
study,
we
assessed
capacity
B.
temperature
through
integrative
approach
encompassing
phenotypic,
ecophysiological,
genomic
data.
Ten
populations
from
diverse
thermal
environments
were
collected
three
countries,
eight
reared
common
garden.
The
F2
generation
(
N
=
2304)
was
exposed
chronic
treatments
(±36
snails/population/temperature
treatment)
various
life
history
traits
recorded
for
14
weeks.
Subsequently,
ecophysiological
analyses
conducted
on
10
last
surviving
per
population.
Genotyping
parental
field
using
genotyping‐by‐sequencing
(GBS)
approach,
revealed
12,875
single‐nucleotide
polymorphisms
(SNPs),
which
4.91%
potentially
under
selection.
We
observed
significant
association
between
outlier
SNPs,
temperature,
precipitation.
Thermal
adaptations
evident,
lower
survival
rates
at
high
temperatures
warm‐origin
compensated
by
higher
reproduction
rates.
Cold‐origin
snails,
hand,
exhibited
growth
adapted
shorter
growing
season.
Ecophysiological
included
elevated
sugar
hemoglobin
contents
cold‐adapted
snails.
contrast,
warm‐adapted
displayed
not
only
increased
protein
levels
but
also
more
oxidative
damage.
Furthermore,
heightened
phenoloxidase
indicated
robust
immune
response
parasite‐rich
regions.
These
morphological
physiological
differences
provide
convincing
evidence
genetic
basis
adaptation.
This
turn
holds
profound
implications
snail's
change,
future
schistosomiasis
risk,
effectiveness
control
measures.
BMC Genomics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(1)
Published: Feb. 21, 2025
Microhabitat
environmental
factors
(e.g.,
temperature,
oxygen
concentration,
nutrients,
osmotic
stress,
and
topography)
are
critical
to
the
survival
of
intertidal
organisms.
Understanding
how
transcription
responses
regulated
in
relation
microhabitat
variation
has
important
implications
for
studying
adaptive
evolution
these
The
barnacle
Chthamalus
challengeri,
which
survives
zone
is
subjected
periodic
tidal
changes,
serves
as
an
ideal
species
detecting
In
this
study,
we
designed
a
series
situ
conditions
C.
challengeri
sequenced
their
transcriptome
collected
from
various
microhabitats.
We
aimed
detect
genetic
adaptation
mechanisms
barnacles
responding
changes
based
on
comparative
transcriptomics.
Our
results
indicated
that
different
microhabitats
significantly
affected
gene
expression
models
particularly
genes
related
physiological
biochemical
functions.
Specifically,
such
CYP450,
HSP70,
CYTB,
COX1
was
increased
under
low
tide
(air-exposed
conditions),
while
like
CNGA3,
AK,
CP52
showed
high
(seawater-immersed
conditions).
suggest
relies
cytochrome
p450
enzymes
enhance
oxidative
capacity,
counts
heat
shock
proteins
cell
phagocytosis
resist
response
conditions,
produces
hypoxic
stress
regulate
energy
metabolism
body
temperature
upon
entering
into
seawater.
This
study
provides
resources
clues
investigating
identifies
BMC Genomics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Aug. 23, 2023
Abstract
Background
Tilapia
is
one
of
the
most
essential
farmed
fishes
in
world.
It
a
tropical
and
subtropical
freshwater
fish
well
adapted
to
warm
water
but
sensitive
cold
weather.
Extreme
weather
could
cause
severe
stress
mass
mortalities
tilapia.
The
present
study
was
carried
out
investigate
effects
on
up-regulation
antifreeze
protein
(AFP)
genes
Nile
tilapia
(
Oreochromis
niloticus
).
Two
treatment
groups
were
investigated
(5
replicates
15
for
each
group
fibreglass
tanks/70
L
each):
1)
control
group;
acclimated
lab
conditions
two
weeks
temperature
maintained
at
25
°C
during
whole
experimental
period
with
feeding
commercial
diet
(30%
crude
protein).
2)
Cold
same
as
except
temperature.
Initially,
decreased
by
degree
every
12
h.
started
showing
death
symptoms
when
reached
6–8
°C.
In
this
stage
tissue
(muscle)
samples
taken
from
both
groups.
immune
response
exposed
detected
characterized
using
Differential
Display-PCR
(DD-PCR).
Results
results
indicated
that
nine
different
cold-stressed
compared
group.
These
are
Integrin-alpha-2
ITGA-2
),
Gap
junction
gamma-1
protein-like
GJC1
WD
repeat-containing
59
isoform
X2
(WDRP59),
NUAK
family
SNF1-like
kinase,
G-protein
coupled
receptor-176
GPR-176
Actin
cytoskeleton-regulatory
complex
pan1-like
PAN-1
Whirlin
WHRN
Suppressor
tumorigenicity
7
ST7P
)
ATP-binding
cassette
sub-family
A
member
1-like
ABCA1
gene
type-II
amplification
specific
PCR
product
600
bp,
followed
cloning
sequencing
analysis
revealed
identified
type-II,
similarity
ranging
70
95%.
in-vitro
transcribed
induced
an
molecular
size
22
kDa.
gene,
repeat
belong
lectin
(sugar–protein).
Conclusions
conclusion,
under
stress,
express
many
defence
genes,
consisting
open
reading
frame
approximately
0.6
kbp.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 2, 2024
Abstract
Freshwater
snails
are
pivotal
in
transmitting
schistosomiasis,
a
tropical
parasitic
disease
affecting
over
150
million
people.
The
adaptive
potential
of
these
is
critical
factor
determining
how
climate
change
and
other
environmental
factors
influence
transmission
dynamics,
yet
it
has
remained
unexplored.
Bulinus
truncatus
the
schistosome
intermediate
host
snail
with
widest
geographic
distribution
therefore
plays
role
maximum
range
urogenital
schistosomiasis.
In
this
study,
we
assessed
local
adaptation
capacity
B.
to
temperature
through
an
integrative
approach
encompassing
phenotypic,
ecophysiological,
genomic
data.
Ten
populations
from
diverse
thermal
environments
were
collected
three
countries,
eight
reared
common
garden.
F2
generation
(total
N=
2592)
was
exposed
chronic
treatments
various
life-history
traits
recorded
for
14
weeks.
Subsequently,
ecophysiological
analyses
conducted
on
ten
last
surviving
per
population.
Genotyping
parental
field
using
genotyping-by-sequencing
(GBS)
approach,
revealed
12,875
single
nucleotide
polymorphisms
(SNPs),
which
4.91
%
potentially
under
selection.
We
observed
significant
association
between
outlier
SNPs,
temperature,
precipitation.
Thermal
adaptations
evident,
lower
survival
rates
at
high
temperatures
warm-
origin
compensated
by
higher
reproduction
rates.
Cold-origin
snails,
hand,
exhibited
growth
adapted
shorter
growing
season.
Ecophysiological
included
elevated
sugar
haemoglobin
contents
cold-adapted
snails.
contrast,
warm-adapted
displayed
increased
protein
levels
but
also
more
oxidative
damage.
Furthermore,
heightened
phenoloxidase
indicated
robust
immune
response
parasite-rich
regions.
substantial
holds
profound
implications
its
change,
future
schistosomiasis
risk,
effectiveness
control
measures.
Highlights
Local
influences
species’
responses
showed
(LA)
LA
apparent
variations
life
history
identified
genetic
basis
underlying
hosts
could
sustain
global
warming
Integrative Zoology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 19, 2024
Abstract
Intertidal
organisms
usually
live
near
their
upper
thermal
limits,
and
are
vulnerable
to
future
global
warming.
As
a
vital
response
stress,
thermoregulatory
strategy
in
physiological
behavioral
performance
is
essential
for
coping
with
stress
surviving
the
changing
world.
To
investigate
relationship
between
habitat
temperature,
present
study,
we
comparatively
investigated
responsive
among
different
geographic
populations
of
supralittoral
snail
Littoraria
sinensis
by
determining
snails’
cardiac
function
performance.
Our
results
indicated
that
inhabiting
high
ambient
temperatures
had
higher
sublethal
(i.e.
Arrhenius
breakpoint
temperatures,
ABTs,
temperature
at
which
heart
rate
shapely
decreases
further
heating)
lethal
Flatline
FLTs,
ceases),
behaved
less
actively
(e.g.
shorter
moving
distances
time)
face
rising
temperatures—a
fight
strategy.
On
other
hand,
relatively
low
lower
limits
ABTs
FLTs
moved
more
flight
These
demonstrate
strategies
snails
closely
related
divergent
environments.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
863, P. 160877 - 160877
Published: Dec. 12, 2022
Thermal
performance
curves
(TPCs)
provide
a
powerful
framework
to
assess
the
evolution
of
thermal
sensitivity
in
populations
exposed
divergent
selection
regimes
across
latitude.
However,
there
is
lack
consensus
regarding
extent
which
physiological
adjustments
that
compensate
for
latitudinal
temperature
variation
(metabolic
cold
adaptation;
MCA)
may
alter
shape
TPCs,
including
potential
repercussion
on
upper
limits.
To
address
this,
we
compared
TPCs
cardiac
activity
latitudinally-separated
intertidal
periwinkle
Littorina
saxatilis.
We
applied
non-linear
TPC
modelling
approach
explore
how
different
metrics
governing
varied
systematically
response
local
adaptation
and
acclimation.
Both
critical
limits,
temperatures
at
was
maximised,
were
higher
northernmost
(cold-adapted)
population
displayed
countergradient
trend
most
pronounced
following
acclimation
low
temperatures.
interpret
this
as
knock-on
consequence
increased
standard
metabolic
rate
high
latitude
populations,
indicating
compensation
associated
with
MCA
indirectly
influence
limits
Our
study
highlights
danger
assuming
any
one
aspect
adaptive
without
appropriate
mechanistic
ecological
context.