Microbial environmental DNA and RNA (collectively 'eNA') originate from a diverse and
abundant array of microbes present in environmental samples. These eNA signals, largely …

What are the relative costs and benefits of mounting immune responses? Practitioners of
ecoimmunology have grappled with this central question since the field's inception with the …

Abstract Objective Gill lice Salmincola spp. are among the most widely reported parasites of
freshwater salmonids and have been associated with recent declines in native Brook Trout …

Abstract Analysis of environmental DNA (eDNA) has been successfully used across
freshwater ecological parasitology to inform management of ecologically and economically …

The preservation of the world's biodiversity for future generations has been a global
objective for many years, with the establishment of the International Union for Conservation …

Background Combating infectious diseases and halting biodiversity loss are intertwined
challenges crucial to ensure global health. Biodiversity can constrain the spread of vector …

Anthropogenic stressors are causing fundamental changes in aquatic habitats and to the
organisms inhabiting these ecosystems. Yet, we are still far from understanding the diverse …

Marine ecosystem are facing a crisis due to climate change and anthropogenic activities,
and many marine organisms are threatened by declining biodiversity. Regular and …

Fish parasitology is a dynamic and internationally important discipline with numerous
biological, ecological and practical applications. We reviewed optimal fish and parasite …

Almost every animal trait is strongly associated with parasitic infection or the potential
exposure to parasites. Despite this importance, one of the greatest challenges that …