Molecular Perspectives on the Development, Physiological Functions, and Reproduction of Aquatic Organisms
A special issue of Current Issues in Molecular Biology (ISSN 1467-3045). This special issue belongs to the section "Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 282
Special Issue Editor
Interests: emerging contaminants; stress physiology; reproductive toxicology; gene editing; fish
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Dear Colleagues,
Aquatic ecosystems face escalating environmental stressors, ranging from pollution to climate change, which disrupt the molecular pathways essential for organismal health, development, and long-term population sustainability. In this Special Issue, we highlight the intersections between molecular biology and environmental impacts, integrating recent advances in molecular toxicology to reveal how contaminants, emerging pollutants, and shifting physical conditions alter gene expression patterns, key signaling cascades, protein functionality, and epigenetic landscapes. The contributions span varied aquatic taxa—from microorganisms and invertebrates to fish and marine mammals—providing comparative insights into both conserved and species-specific molecular responses. Together, these studies shed light on adaptive mechanisms, stress resilience, and vulnerability at the molecular level. By bridging foundational molecular research with applied ecological and conservation perspectives, this Special Issue advances our understanding of how aquatic organisms interact with rapidly changing environments and supports the development of more effective monitoring, management, and biodiversity protection strategies.
Dr. Mingzhe Yuan
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- molecular toxicology
- environmental stressors
- gene expression regulation
- aquatic organism adaptation
- epigenetic responses
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