The blue mussel (Mytilus spp.) is widely used as a bioindicator for monitoring of coastal
water pollution (mussel watch programs). Herein we provide a review of this study field with …

Apoptosis is a type of programmed cell death that produces changes in cell morphology and
in biochemical intracellular processes without inflammatory reactions. The components of …

The massive accumulation of plastics over the decades in the aquatic environment has led
to the dispersion of plastic components in aquatic ecosystems, invading the food webs …

The brown mussel Perna perna (Linnaeus, 1758) is a valuable resource for aquaculture in
tropical and subtropical coastal regions. It presents desirable characteristics for …

Examining the physiological responses of mussels to thermal stress is crucial to evaluate
their biogeographic distribution and ability to adapt to a changing climate. In the present …

Bivalves play vital roles in marine, brackish, freshwater and terrestrial habitats. In recent
years, these ecosystems have become affected through anthropogenic activities. The …

We investigated the impacts of acute cold and heat exposure on mortality, oxidative stress,
antioxidative and stress response, and apoptotic activation in gill tissue of Mytilus …

Simple Summary Limnoperna fortunei, known as the golden mussel, is an invasive bivalve
in South America responsible for economic damages in hydroelectric plants due to its ability …

Endothelial cell injury caused by reactive oxygen species (ROS) plays a critical role in the
pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. Therefore, phytochemicals or antioxidants that inhibit the …

Bonamia ostreae has been associated with the decline of flat oyster Ostrea edulis
populations in some European countries. This obligatory intracellular parasite persists and …