High-Resolution Melting (HRM) Analysis for Rapid Molecular Identification of Species in the Greek Fish Market.

The red porgy () and the common dentex () are Sparidae species of high commercial value, traded in the Greek market. In some cases, fish species identification from Greek fisheries is difficult for the consumer due to the strong morphological similarities with their imported counterparts or closely related species such as , , and , especially when specimens are frozen, filleted or cooked. Techniques based on DNA sequencing, such as barcoding, accurately identify species substitution incidents; however, they are time consuming and expensive.

Malpigmentation of Common Sole () during Metamorphosis Is Associated with Differential Synaptic-Related Gene Expression.

In farmed flatfish, such as common sole, color disturbances are common. Dyschromia is a general term that includes the color defects on the blind and ocular sides of the fish. The purpose was to examine the difference in gene expression between normal pigmented and juveniles who present ambicoloration.

Cryptosporidium in fish: Implications for aquaculture and beyond.

Aquaculture industries are expanding worldwide and control of Cryptosporidium is of great importance. Cryptosporidiosis is a serious waterborne/foodborne disease, responsible for infectious outbreaks globally. Current knowledge on the Cryptosporidium species in the aquatic environment and their occurrence in piscine hosts is steadily increasing since the Cryptosporidium species have been detected in marine, freshwater, cultured, captive and ornamental fish in a wide range of geographical regions.

Whole brain transcriptomics of intermittently fed individuals of the marine teleost Sparus aurata.

A major challenge in fish physiology is to understand the mechanisms underlying the transcriptomic responses of fish brain to food deprivation. Differential gene expression analysis identified in total 2240 transcripts that presented >2-fold change (adjusted p < 0.01) between each treatment and the control group (C).

Genes Polymorphism Depicts Developmental Disruption of Common Sole Eggs.

In sole aquaculture production, consistency in the quality of produced eggs throughout the year is unpredictable. genes have a crucial role in controlling embryonic development and their genetic variation could alter the phenotype dramatically. In teleosts genome duplication led paralog genes to become diverged.

Heterozygosity fitness correlations and generation interval of the Norway lobster in the Aegean Sea, eastern Mediterranean.

Background: Comprehensively detailed information on population dynamics for benthic species is crucial since potential admixture of individuals could shift the genetic subdivision and age structure during a full breeding period. The apparent genetic impact of the potential recruitment strategy of Norway lobster is still under research. For this reason the present study was focused on genetic variation of the species over a given continuous year period in a semi-enclosed gulf of the Aegean Sea.

Identification of the abiotic stress-related transcription in little Neptune grass Cymodocea nodosa with RNA-seq.

Seagrasses exhibit vital ecological roles in the marine environment. Nevertheless, the genomic resources available for seagrasses are still scarce. In the present study, the transcriptome of Cymodocea nodosa was sequenced with a view to study the molecular mechanisms underlying abiotic stress responses.

DNA damage and differential gene expression associated with physical stress in gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata).

Fish stress may result in inhibition of reproduction, development and growth. Thus, appropriate indices should be developed to accurately define the physiological plasticity of fish, in terms of coping with stress. Sea bream individuals were subjected to physical stress (fasting and confinement).

Molecular cloning of four glutathione peroxidase (GPx) homologs and expression analysis during stress exposure of the marine teleost Sparus aurata.

Glutathione peroxidase (GPx; EC 1.11.1.