Osmoregulation and salinity tolerance were studied in zoeae, megalopae, first crab stage (osmoregulation only), and adults of Cancer irroratus, and in zoeae and adults of C. borealis. In C. irroratus, ...

The osmoregulatory response and oxygen consumption rate of the strictly freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium tuxtlaense were measured under different salinity conditions. The goal of these experiments was ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - A new type of electronic sensor that might be used to quickly detect and classify bacteria for medical diagnostics and food safety has passed a key hurdle by distinguishing ...

The ability to maintain physiologic and metabolic functions in response to changes in the salinity of the surrounding environment is critical for microorganisms. How do they do it? Osmotic shock, ...

When you imagine a patient in a hospital bed you will probably picture an intravenous (IV) drip as part of the scene. Between 80% and 90% of hospital inpatients will receive an infusion of one or more ...