Neuroendocrine Responses to Environmental Challenges: Exploring Brain–Stress Interactions in Aquatic Species
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Aquatic Animals".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 March 2026 | Viewed by 1176
Special Issue Editor
Interests: fish; brain; stress; neuroendocrine
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Dear Colleagues,
The realm of neuroendocrinology stands at the forefront of understanding how aquatic species navigate environmental challenges. As we delve deeper into this intricate field, a burgeoning emphasis on elucidating brain–stress interactions has emerged. Aquatic species are exposed to a huge variety of different stressors, both environmental and anthropogenic. However, our understanding of the exact mechanisms that lead to the appropriate responses of aquatic species to these stressors is scarce. Hence, neuroendocrine regulations at the brain level, by means of neurotransmitter and gene expression studies, need to be studied in more detail.
Beyond conventional macroscopic inquiries into brain anatomy, a surge of research is also delving into cellular-level investigations, particularly through in vitro studies employing innovative cell culture techniques. These endeavors have unveiled profound insights into the morphological and functional alterations of nerve cells in response to various stressors. For instance, investigations into cell aging have shed light on the dynamic changes that cells undergo over time, while explorations into the neuroendocrine responses of diverse aquatic species have uncovered enzymatic alterations with far-reaching implications for cellular DNA functionality.
In light of these groundbreaking advancements, we invite submissions encompassing elucidating brain and nerve cell morphological adaptations amidst diverse stress conditions in aquatic species. Through this Special Issue, we will foster a comprehensive understanding of neuroendocrine responses to environmental challenges, thereby paving the way for innovative approaches in aquatic species conservation and neuroscientific research.
Dr. Constanze Pietsch
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- neuroendocrinology
- aquatic species
- brain–stress interactions
- environmental adaptation
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