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A new contribution to the subclass Cyrtophoria (Protista, Ciliophora): a brief revision of Chilodonellidae, including reports of three species and one new genus

Junqi Guo, Gongaote Zhang, Lukáš Pecina, [...], Jiamei Jiang, Hongbo Pan << Fewer

Published: 21 April 2026

2026, 8(2): 237-255

Research paper | Open Access

Capturing the extensive diversity of marine anaerobic scuticociliates (Oligohymenophorea, Ciliophora) through cultivation

Kateřina Koštířová, Johana Rotterová, William A. Bourland, Ivan Čepička

Published: 30 March 2026

2026, 8(2): 256-275

Research paper | Open Access

CiliateBase: a resource for ciliate functional genomics integrating dynamic transcriptomics, epigenomics and comparative analysis

Dan Liu, Leisheng Shi, Zhaorui Zhou, [...], Saleh A. Al-Farraj, Alan Warren, Ying Yan, Fengbiao Mao, Xiaolu Zhao << Fewer

Published: 29 April 2026

2026, 8(2): 276-288

Research paper | Open Access

An extensive morphological and molecular characterization of the neglected class Odontostomatea (Ciliophora)

Daniel Méndez-Sánchez, Ondřej Pomahač, Marek Valt, [...], William A. Bourland, Ivan Čepička << Fewer

Published: 12 March 2026

2026, 8(2): 289-323

Research paper | Open Access

Specific tracking of N-terminal clipping on histone H3 in Tetrahymena enabled by a custom branched-peptide antibody

Fan Wei, Bo Pan, Xiangning Han, [...], Saleh A. Al-Farraj, Jianxin Sui, Shan Gao << Fewer

Published: 14 January 2026

2026, 8(2): 324-336

Research paper | Open Access

Notes on the life cycle of a new marine ciliate, Metafolliculina songi n. sp. (Protozoa, Ciliophora, Heterotrichea), with description of its infraciliature and phylogeny

Tingting Ye, Mingzhen Ma, Jemin Park, [...], Mann Kyoon Shin, Yaohan Jiang, Wen Song, Lifang Li, Yong Chi, Xiangrui Chen << Fewer

Published: 07 April 2026

2026, 8(2): 337-351

Research paper | Open Access

Single-cell transcriptomics reveals lateral transfers of multiple functional genes from prokaryotes to free-living ciliated protists in detrital food webs

Qianqian Zhang, Eleni Gentekaki, Michelle M. Leger, [...], Songbao Zou, Gong-Ao-Te Zhang, Atef Omar, Yingjun Fu, Jun Gong << Fewer

Published: 15 May 2026

2026, 8(2): 352-370

Research paper | Open Access

Morpho-molecular characterization of Trichodina chlorophora Richards, 1948 (Protista: Ciliophora), a central component in the ‘snail‒ciliate‒zoochlorellae’ hyper-symbiotic system

Tengyue Zhang, Peter Vďačný

Published: 07 April 2026

2026, 8(2): 371-386

Research paper | Open Access

Dual roles of two Tfdps in germline nuclear meiosis and somatic nuclear fragmentation during sexual reproduction in the unicellular organism Paramecium tetraurelia

Xinpeng Zuo, Zihui Wang, Mengyao Liu, [...], Therese Solberg, Danxu Tang, Zhiwei Wen, Chundi Wang << Fewer

Published: 04 May 2026

2026, 8(2): 387-403

Research paper | Open Access

Novel vanadium-dependent haloperoxidases from macroalgae and their expression in response to biotic and abiotic stressors in Saccharina latissima

Timo Jensen, Mira Wilkens, Holger Rehmann, [...], Maria Mucke, Dominik Bents, Petra Janning, Andreas Brockmeyer, Stefan Veltel, Matthias Peipp, Antje Labes, Wolfgang Bilger, Levent Piker << Fewer

Published: 30 March 2026

2026, 8(2): 404-418

Research paper | Open Access

Cis-variation–trans-variation interactions between Hsp90 promoters shape G × E effects and underlie divergent phenotypic thermal adaptation plasticity in two congeneric oyster species

Zhuxiang Jiang, Chaogang Wang, Mingyang Du, [...], Rihao Cong, Ao Li, Wei Wang, Guofan Zhang, Li Li << Fewer

Published: 31 March 2026

2026, 8(2): 419-431

Research paper | Open Access

Molecular insights into insulin-like signaling and its positive role in growth of the bivalve Mulinia lateralis

Lingling Kong, Xiangfu Kong, Deting Meng, [...], Xiangchao Zhang, Jie Meng, Zhenmin Bao, Xiaoli Hu << Fewer

Published: 30 March 2026

2026, 8(2): 432-445

Research paper | Open Access

Population genomics identifies genetic structure and admixture in the endangered Beale's Eyed Turtle (Sacalia bealei), and implications for aquatic ecology and ex situ breeding

Wing-Him Lee, Yik-Hei Sung, Bi Wei Low, Jonathan J. Fong

Published: 03 March 2026

2026, 8(2): 446-458

Research paper | Open Access

Teleost intestinal microfold cells: identification, characterization, and mucosal antigen sampling in olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus)

Jiasong Sun, Manman Song, Xiuzhen Sheng, [...], Yihe Feng, Xiaoqian Tang, Jing Xing, Heng Chi, Wenbin Zhan << Fewer

Published: 12 May 2026

2026, 8(2): 459-477

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Deciphering the molecular landscape for the carotenoid-based coloration of leopard coral grouper (Plectropomus leopardus)

Mengya Wang, Chaofan Jin, Xin Gao, [...], Jiayi Wu, Cun Wei, Chun Wang, Mingyi Wang, Zhenmin Bao, Bo Wang, Jingjie Hu << Fewer

Published: 07 May 2026

2026, 8(2): 478-495

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Dynamic miRNA–host gene co-expression and functional regulation in response to salinity fluctuations during biological invasions

Weijie Yan, Ruiying Fu, Xuena Huang, [...], Noa Shenkar, Aibin Zhan << Fewer

Published: 05 March 2026

2026, 8(2): 496-506

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Investigating byssus self-assembly of Mytilus coruscus: synergy of biological regulations and spatial heterogeneity in mussel foot

Ruoxuan Zhao, Shuimei Li, Kaijie Wu, [...], Haozhe Chai, Shuangyue Li, Qing Fang, Zibo Zhu, Liya Li, Yanan Di << Fewer

Published: 28 April 2026

2026, 8(2): 507-522

Research paper | Open Access

Stock discrimination and vertical migration of two gadoid species based on otolith stable isotope analysis

Rui Wu, Qinghuan Zhu, Julin Yuan, [...], Satoshi Katayama, Yongjun Tian << Fewer

Published: 11 March 2026

2026, 8(2): 523-534

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Characterization of MytiGal: a galactose-binding lectin in the immune response of Mytilus coruscus – insights from sequence analysis, expression patterns, and bioactivities

Chuanyue Chen, Xueer Wang, Yingrong Jin, [...], Yinchang Yao, Suchang Li, Zhi Liao, Xiaolin Zhang, Xiaojun Yan << Fewer

Published: 22 December 2025

2026, 8(2): 535-546

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Physiological effects of exogenous polyamines on carpospore release in the marine red algal species Gracilariopsis lemaneiformis and insights from omics

Siqi Liu, Junchen Chen, Nianjun Xu

Published: 30 March 2026

2026, 8(2): 547-561

Research paper

Lysosomal protein SLC38A9 regulates arginine-mediated autophagy, ER stress, and apoptosis in abalone Haliotis discus hannai

Yue Liu, Dong Huang, Xinxin Li, [...], Mingzhu Pan, Gaochan Qin, Xiaojun Yu, Mengxi Yang, Yaan-Kit Ng, Kangsen Mai, Wenbing Zhang << Fewer

Published: 21 January 2026

2026, 8(2): 562-579

Research paper

Yeast nucleotide enhances barrier function by regulating the intestinal microbiota and metabolic pathways of fish to alleviate virus-induced intestinal damage

Yong Shi, Qiushi Zhang, Gaofeng Cheng, [...], Yan Zhang, Peng Yang, Chang Cai, Fayuan Gong, Jianhua Yi, Qianqian Zhang, Weiguang Kong, Zhen Xu << Fewer

Published: 05 November 2025

2026, 8(2): 580-597

Research paper

A novel single-cell communication framework combining multi-omics reveals neuro-viral pathogenesis in fish

Yi-Fan Liu, Teng-Fei He, Zhi-Wen Zhao, [...], Bao-Sheng Wu, Ying Liang, Lin-Miao Li, Jin-Ping Chen, Ye-Pin Yu << Fewer

Published: 12 January 2026

2026, 8(2): 598-616

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Phytoplankton and carbon biomass dynamics in the South China Sea: responses to shelf-oceanic gradients and tropical cyclone

Changling Ding, Xingzhou Wang, Yi Long, [...], Zishi Liu, Jun Sun << Fewer

Published: 08 April 2026

2026, 8(2): 617-627

Research paper | Open Access

Phosphoproteomics reveals essential regulatory roles of phosphorylation in marine oligotrophic bacteria

Yu Zhang, Yao-Hui He, Zhang-Xian Xie, [...], Zhuo-An Bai, Guo-Sheng Hu, Ming-Hua Wang, Stephen J. Giovannoni, Da-Zhi Wang << Fewer

Published: 15 July 2025

2026, 8(2): 628-641