Energy metabolism (encompassing energy assimilation, conversion and utilization) plays a
central role in all life processes and serves as a link between the organismal physiology …

In spite of being a worldwide phenomenon that can have important ecological, economic
and social consequences, freshwater salinization (ie the increase in ion concentrations in …

Acid-base balance is one of the most tightly regulated physiological processes.
Accumulation of metabolic CO 2 produced at the tissues causes extra-or intracellular …

Experimental exposure to ocean and freshwater acidification affects the behaviour of
multiple aquatic organisms in laboratory tests. One proposed cause involves an imbalance …

Millions of tons of oil are spilled in aquatic environments every decade, and this oil has the
potential to greatly impact fish populations. Here, we review available information on the …

On the US east coast, Eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) aquaculture has grown
substantially over the last century. As aquaculture expands into previously unexploited …

Like the first edition, this new edition emphasizes the comparative approach to
understanding vertebrate renal function. I remain convinced that this approach is of …

Climate change is causing habitat salinity to transform at unprecedented rates across the
globe. While much of the research on climate change has focused on rapid shifts in …

Life in fresh water is osmotically and energetically challenging for living organisms, requiring
increases in ion uptake from dilute environments. However, mechanisms of ion uptake from …

Decellularized extracellular matrix (dECM) hydrogels are being increasingly investigated for
use in bio-inks for three-dimensional cell printing given their good cytocompatibility and …