A growing number of dermatologists and pathologists are concerned that the rapidly rising
incidence of melanoma reflects not a true'epidemic'but an increasing tendency to …

In shrimp, the development of postmortem melanosis resulting from phenoloxidase activities
leads to important economic losses. Phenoloxidase enzymes include catechol oxidases …

Hyperspectral images contain both spectral and spatial image information and were
investigated to characterize the freshness of fish. However, most studies of this application …

In flatfish, body coloration asymmetry and malpigmentation are major issues faced by many
aquaculture practitioners. However, the molecular mechanism underlying malpigmentation …

Shrimp is one of the most delicious and popular food commodities worldwide due to its
exceptional taste and characteristics. Freshness is considered as a key factor for shrimp …

The blue secondary and purple-to-green tail feathers of magpies are structurally coloured
owing to stacks of hollow, air-containing melanosomes embedded in the keratin matrix of the …

Introduction Koi carp, an ornamental fish derived from the common carp Cyprinus carpio
(CC), is characterized by beautiful skin color patterns. However, the mechanism that gives …

Understanding the spatial distribution of bioactive small molecules is indispensable for
elucidating their biological or pharmaceutical roles. Here, a rapid and effective analysis …

Taiwanese loach (Paramisgurnus dabryanus ssp. Taiwan) have mutant phenotypes with
golden-pink eyes and golden-red body colour without any blotches. We consider this colour …

The most commonly used method for fish freshness determination is the sensory inspection;
alternative sensory methods such as the Quality Index Method (QIM), based on the …