Reproductive and Neurobehavioral Effects of Microplastics on Fish
A special issue of Toxics (ISSN 2305-6304). This special issue belongs to the section "Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 26 July 2024 | Viewed by 1796
Special Issue Editors
Interests: toxicity research using the zebrafish model; neurobehavioral toxicity; persistent organic pollutants (POPs); co-exposure toxicology; molecular toxicology
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Interests: construction of a toxicological model for zebrafish; biological control of aquatic environmental pollution; behavior of mental disorders; novel aquatic environmental contaminants; neurodevelopmental toxicology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
There has been growing concern about the adverse impact of microplastic pollution over the past few decades. The reproductive and neurobehavioral effects of microplastics have been extensively reported, but their exact histopathological changes, mechanisms of action and functioning molecular signal pathways in vivo are still largely unknown. The characterization and validation of these impacts for a variety of microplastics are urgently needed. The direct impact of long-term exposure and transgenerational responses from parents or single gametes are also of interest. This Special Issue on “Reproductive and Neurobehavioral Effects of Microplastics on Fish” aims to highlight the latest research work in a timely manner. This Special Issue will contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the ecological consequences of microplastic pollution. We invite authors to submit original research papers, reviews, and short communications.
Topics may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- The impacts of microplastics under different concentrations or developmental stages.
- The impact of different biological levels on exposed fish or their offspring.
- Omics profiling and genomic sequencing to explore mechanisms.
- The development of novel methods or assays for biological responses.
- The development or analysis of compound- or organ-specific biomarkers.
- The distribution, accumulation and elimination of microplastics in fish.
Dr. Jiangfei Chen
Dr. Da Sun
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- fish
- reproductive
- neurobehavior
- biological changes
- molecular mechanisms
- potential risks
- biomarkers
