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View article: Biochar-based concrete as biocompatible building material for marine artificial structures
Biochar-based concrete as biocompatible building material for marine artificial structures Open
The growing exploitation of marine space for human activities is leading to the proliferation of artificial structures in coastal and offshore areas. Hence, improving building materials to minimize the impact of their introduction in the m…
View article: New data about distribution of <i>Barbus</i> sp. in the Isonzo Basin, a buffer area between Po plain and Balkan species
New data about distribution of <i>Barbus</i> sp. in the Isonzo Basin, a buffer area between Po plain and Balkan species Open
Accurate and up-to-date information on the geographical distribution of fish species is crucial for effective management and conservation policies, especially for organisms of community interest that require careful protection. However, de…
View article: Recruitment and Controlled Growth of Juveniles of the Critically Endangered Fan Mussel Pinna nobilis in the Northern Adriatic
Recruitment and Controlled Growth of Juveniles of the Critically Endangered Fan Mussel Pinna nobilis in the Northern Adriatic Open
The fan mussel Pinna nobilis is the largest bivalve species in the Mediterranean Sea and provides numerous ecosystem services. It is classified as critically endangered by IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) due to severe…
View article: Methyl-RAD protocol v1
Methyl-RAD protocol v1 Open
This protocol outlines a streamlined and cost-effective approach for genome-wide DNA methylation profiling based on the MethylRAD technique, an adaptation of the 2b-RAD method (Wang et al., 2012). The method employs methylation-dependent r…
View article: Tracing the Evolutionary Expansion of a Hyperdiverse Antimicrobial Peptide Gene Family in Mytilus spp.: The MyticalinDB Resource
Tracing the Evolutionary Expansion of a Hyperdiverse Antimicrobial Peptide Gene Family in Mytilus spp.: The MyticalinDB Resource Open
Background: The overwhelming majority of the antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) studied in mussels (Mytilus spp.) so far are specifically expressed by hemocytes and display compact disulfide-stabilized structures. However, gill-specific mytical…
View article: The mytilin gene cluster: Shedding light on the enigmatic origin of mussel dispensable genes
The mytilin gene cluster: Shedding light on the enigmatic origin of mussel dispensable genes Open
Mussels exhibit a sophisticated innate immune response characterized by many highly variable molecules responsible for recognizing and killing potential pathogenic microorganisms. The complexity of this molecular arsenal is marked by the o…
View article: eDNA Metabarcoding Applications Across Italian Marine Coastal Ecosystems: An Overview
eDNA Metabarcoding Applications Across Italian Marine Coastal Ecosystems: An Overview Open
Climate emergency and other anthropogenic pressures urgently call for technological and methodological advances to enhance our ability to protect marine habitats and their ecosystem services. In recent years, environmental DNA (eDNA) metab…
View article: Linking Water to the Bottom: <scp>eDNA</scp> Study of Benthic Invertebrates and Invasive Species in the Venice Lagoon
Linking Water to the Bottom: <span>eDNA</span> Study of Benthic Invertebrates and Invasive Species in the Venice Lagoon Open
This study investigates the benthic invertebrate community in the Venice Lagoon using environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding based on superficial water samples. Our objective is to understand if, in a shallow lagoon system, sampling at the…
View article: Exploring the immune resilience of Mediterranean mussels: Recent advances and future directions
Exploring the immune resilience of Mediterranean mussels: Recent advances and future directions Open
The Mediterranean mussel (Mytilus galloprovincialis) is a key species in European aquaculture, known for its economic and societal importance, particularly as a primary source of income for local fisheries in European coastal areas. While …
View article: Airborne DNA: State of the art – Established methods and missing pieces in the molecular genetic detection of airborne microorganisms, viruses and plant particles
Airborne DNA: State of the art – Established methods and missing pieces in the molecular genetic detection of airborne microorganisms, viruses and plant particles Open
View article: New Insights About Distribution Areas of Telestes souffia and Telestes muticellus: Changes and Overlapping Zones for Community Interest Fish Species
New Insights About Distribution Areas of Telestes souffia and Telestes muticellus: Changes and Overlapping Zones for Community Interest Fish Species Open
Fish geographical distribution has pivotal importance in management/conservation policies, especially for community interest species, requiring careful protection measures. However, distribution areas could be difficult to define if the ta…
View article: Multianalytical investigation reveals psychotropic substances in a ptolemaic Egyptian vase
Multianalytical investigation reveals psychotropic substances in a ptolemaic Egyptian vase Open
View article: Environmental DNA Metabarcoding of Cephalopod Diversity in the Tyrrhenian Deep Sea
Environmental DNA Metabarcoding of Cephalopod Diversity in the Tyrrhenian Deep Sea Open
The deep sea, the largest biome on Earth, is the least explored and understood. This lack of knowledge hampers our ability to understand and protect this important environment. In this study, water and sediment samples were collected at di…
View article: Gene Expression Shifts in Emperor Penguin Adaptation to the Extreme Antarctic Environment
Gene Expression Shifts in Emperor Penguin Adaptation to the Extreme Antarctic Environment Open
Gene expression can accelerate ecological divergence by rapidly tweaking the response of an organism to novel environments, with more divergent environments exerting stronger selection and supposedly, requiring faster adaptive responses. O…
View article: Novel Galectins Purified from the Sponge Chondrilla australiensis: Unique Structural Features and Cytotoxic Effects on Colorectal Cancer Cells Mediated by TF-Antigen Binding
Novel Galectins Purified from the Sponge Chondrilla australiensis: Unique Structural Features and Cytotoxic Effects on Colorectal Cancer Cells Mediated by TF-Antigen Binding Open
We here report the purification of a novel member of the galectin family, the β-galactoside-binding lectin hRTL, from the marine sponge Chondrilla australiensis. The hRTL lectin is a tetrameric proto-type galectin with a subunit molecular …
View article: Novel Galectins Purified from the Sponge Chondrilla australiensis: Unique Structural Features and Cytotoxic Effects on Colorectal Cancer Cells Mediated by TF-Antigen Binding
Novel Galectins Purified from the Sponge Chondrilla australiensis: Unique Structural Features and Cytotoxic Effects on Colorectal Cancer Cells Mediated by TF-Antigen Binding Open
We here report the purification of a novel member of the galectin family, the β-Galactoside-binding lectin hRTL, from the marine sponge Chondrilla australiensis. The hRTL lectin is a tetrameric proto-type galectin with a subunit molecular …
View article: MFF budding from mitochondria regulates melanosome size and maturation
MFF budding from mitochondria regulates melanosome size and maturation Open
Melanosomes are lysosome-related organelles that produce and accumulate melanin. Melanosome maturation is regulated by their association with mitochondria and requires the export and recycling of unneeded cargo via tubular carriers and fis…
View article: Chromosome-Level Reference Genome of the Ponza Grayling (<i>Hipparchia sbordonii</i>), an Italian Endemic and Endangered Butterfly
Chromosome-Level Reference Genome of the Ponza Grayling (<i>Hipparchia sbordonii</i>), an Italian Endemic and Endangered Butterfly Open
Islands are crucial evolutionary hotspots, providing unique opportunities for differentiation of novel biodiversity and long-term segregation of endemic species. Islands are also fragile ecosystems, where biodiversity is more exposed to en…
View article: A new Antarctic species of <i>Orchomenella</i> G.O. Sars, 1890 (Amphipoda: Lysianassoidea: Tryphosidae): is phase-contrast micro-tomography a mature technique for digital holotypes?
A new Antarctic species of <i>Orchomenella</i> G.O. Sars, 1890 (Amphipoda: Lysianassoidea: Tryphosidae): is phase-contrast micro-tomography a mature technique for digital holotypes? Open
The purpose of this paper is to describe a new species of Antarctic amphipod of the genus Orchomenella Sars, 1890, Orchomenella rinamontiae sp. nov., and to investigate whether high-resolution images of the surface anatomy obtained ‘in sit…
View article: Multifunctional Cell Regulation Activities of the Mussel Lectin SeviL: Induction of Macrophage Polarization toward the M1 Functional Phenotype
Multifunctional Cell Regulation Activities of the Mussel Lectin SeviL: Induction of Macrophage Polarization toward the M1 Functional Phenotype Open
SeviL, a galactoside-binding lectin previously isolated from the mussel Mytilisepta virgata, was demonstrated to trigger apoptosis in HeLa ovarian cancer cells. Here, we show that this lectin can promote the polarization of macrophage cell…
View article: The vaginal microbiota of healthy female cats
The vaginal microbiota of healthy female cats Open
View article: Bioaerosol Sampling Devices and Pretreatment for Bacterial Characterization: Theoretical Differences and a Field Experience in a Wastewater Treatment Plant
Bioaerosol Sampling Devices and Pretreatment for Bacterial Characterization: Theoretical Differences and a Field Experience in a Wastewater Treatment Plant Open
Studies on bioaerosol bacterial biodiversity have relevance in both ecological and health contexts, and molecular methods, such as 16S rRNA gene-based barcoded sequencing, provide efficient tools for the analysis of airborne bacterial comm…
View article: Highly heterogeneous mycobiota shape fungal diversity in two globally distributed lichens
Highly heterogeneous mycobiota shape fungal diversity in two globally distributed lichens Open
Lichens are multi-kingdom symbioses in which fungi, algae and bacteria interact to develop a stable selection unit. In addition to the mycobiont forming the symbiosis, fungal communities associated with lichens represent the lichen mycobio…
View article: Contribution to the knowledge of Gongolaria barbata (Sargassaceae, Fucales) from the Mediterranean: insights into infraspecific diversity
Contribution to the knowledge of Gongolaria barbata (Sargassaceae, Fucales) from the Mediterranean: insights into infraspecific diversity Open
Gongolaria barbata (Sargassaceae, Fucales) is a widespread species for which several infraspecific taxa have been described, indicating its polymorphism. This study contributes to the understanding of the molecular, nomenclatural, morpholo…
View article: Plant metabarcoding analysis in a Ptolemaic Egyptian Bes-vase
Plant metabarcoding analysis in a Ptolemaic Egyptian Bes-vase Open
The investigation into origins and meaning of ancient religious rituals stands as a central pursuit within the fields of archaeology and anthropology. Today, we possess a wealth of well-preserved artifacts, often in their original …
View article: Plant metabarcoding analysis in a Ptolemaic Egyptian Bes-vase
Plant metabarcoding analysis in a Ptolemaic Egyptian Bes-vase Open
The investigation into origins and meaning of ancient religious rituals stands as a central pursuit within the fields of archaeology and anthropology. Today, we possess a wealth of well-preserved artifacts, often in their original …
View article: Reconstructing the Evolutionary History of Pinna nobilis: New Genetic Signals from the Past of a Species on the Brink of Extinction
Reconstructing the Evolutionary History of Pinna nobilis: New Genetic Signals from the Past of a Species on the Brink of Extinction Open
Pinna nobilis, commonly known as the noble pen shell, is a marine bivalve endemic to the Mediterranean Sea. Unfortunately, due to a multifactorial disease that began affecting its populations in 2016, the species is currently facing the th…
View article: Gene expression shifts in Emperor penguin adaptation to the extreme Antarctic environment
Gene expression shifts in Emperor penguin adaptation to the extreme Antarctic environment Open
Gene expression can accelerate ecological divergence by rapidly tweaking the response of an organism to novel environments, with more divergent environments exerting stronger selection and supposedly, requiring faster adaptive responses. O…
View article: Taxonomic Distribution and Molecular Evolution of Mytilectins
Taxonomic Distribution and Molecular Evolution of Mytilectins Open
R-type lectins are a widespread group of sugar-binding proteins found in nearly all domains of life, characterized by the presence of a carbohydrate-binding domain that adopts a β-trefoil fold. Mytilectins represent a recently described su…