A5002152329- Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth
- Aquaculture disease management and microbiota
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Physiological and biochemical adaptations
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Reproductive biology and impacts on aquatic species
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- T-cell and B-cell Immunology
- Reproductive Biology and Fertility
- Meat and Animal Product Quality
- Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock
- Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Sperm and Testicular Function
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Heat shock proteins research
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts
- Reproductive Physiology in Livestock
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
- Marine and fisheries research
University of Thessaly
2013-2025
Stavros Niarchos Foundation
2017-2019
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
1993-2017
Center for Research and Technology Thessaly
2008
University of Algarve
1998-2001
University of Aberdeen
1993-1998
Heidelberg University
1997
Abstract Enhanced production of high quality and healthy fry is a key target for successful competitive expansion the aquaculture industry. Although large quantities fish larvae are produced, survival rates often low or highly variable growth potential in most cases not fully exploited, indicating significant gaps our knowledge concerning optimal nutritional culture conditions. Understanding mechanisms that control early development muscle critical identification time windows introduce...
Abstract Analysis of the genetic structure Norway lobster ( Nephrops norvegicus ), a marine crustacean with high commercial value, was undertaken to gain information regarding differentiation Atlantic from Mediterranean populations invertebrates. Restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis two mitochondrial DNA segments, 3.6 kilobases in total, performed. Twelve North Sea, Irish Portuguese coast and Aegean Sea were analysed. Low levels found among them F ST = 0.018, P < 0.001) there...
Abstract Aim We analysed the population genetics of brown hare ( Lepus europaeus ) in order to test hypothesis that this species migrated into central Europe from a number late glacial refugia, including some Asia Minor. Location Thirty‐three localities Greece, Bulgaria, Italy, Croatia, Serbia, Poland, Switzerland, Austria, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom, Turkey and Israel. Methods In total, 926 hares were for mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) variation by restriction fragment...
The objective of the study was to investigate efficiency slurry ice during harvesting and transportation European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) retain flesh quality extend shelf life, compared with conventional flake ice. Fish slaughtered transported in different mixtures (C: 100% ice-Control samples, SC: ice, S50: 50% ice-50% S100: ice) subsequently stored under controlled isothermal conditions at 0 °C for life modelling evaluation (proteolytic enzymes). replacement as a slaughtering...
In recent years, the aquaculture research and industry has undertaken intensive efforts to identify novel alternatives fish meal, in an attempt convert feeds more effective sustainable, response continuous growth of this sector. Among several potential candidates, insect meals single-cell proteins from bacteria have shown some most promising results, but they not been thoroughly validated gilthead sea bream (Sparus aurata). Therefore, aim present study was evaluate how performance, protein...
The development and severity of fin damage was examined in groups juvenile rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss different strength feeding hierarchies. dorsal caudal over time compared between four fed ration levels (0·25, 0·5, 1·0 1·5% body weight day −1 ) individuals rank within each group. Dominance hierarchies were assessed from repeated daily measurements food consumption using radiography. growth data indicated that the social hierarchy weakened with increasing ration. Caudal developed...
One of the main challenges in aquaculture is constant search for sustainable alternative feed ingredients that can successfully replace fishmeal (FM) without any negative effects on fish growth and health. The goal present study was to develop a toolbox rapidly anticipating dynamics following introduction new feed; nonlethal, biochemical, molecular markers provide insights into physiological changes fish. A nutritional challenge by feeding conventional rich FM protein (FM diet) versus an...
Peripheral blood has been always used as the mirror of physiological status in a minimally invasive manner. In homeothermic vertebrates, different parameters have correlated to variety biochemical and processes establishment values rendered them valuable indicators for research, diagnosis, welfare status. Despite volume research fish physiology teleost significance food security, information about biomarkers is still fragmented while there great need such monitoring health, welfare, factors...
The major histocompatability complex (MHC) is a multigene family of receptors that bind and present antigenic peptides to T-cells. Genes the MHC are characterized by an outstanding genetic polymorphism, which considered be maintained positive selection. Sites involved in peptide binding form pockets (P) collectively termed peptide-binding region (PBR). In this study, we examined level diversity within among natural populations brown hare (Lepus europaeus) from Europe Anatolia choosing for...
Objective: Advanced parental age might constitute a generic risk factor for mental and somatic disorders. The current study tested whether this concerns also patients with schizophrenia.Methods: A total of 231 schizophrenic, 56 other severe disorders 204 controls were diagnosed according to DSM-IV-TR. Data ANOVA models including relative odds ratios.Results: Patients schizophrenia manifested higher paternal (32.55 ± 6.35 vs. 29.42 6.07, p < .001) maternal (27.66 5.57 25.46 4.52, .001). had...
16S rRNA gene sequencing and bacteria- genus-specific quantitative PCR was used to profile microbial communities their associated functions in water, live feed (microalgae, Artemia, rotifer), European sea bass gilthead bream larvae from hatcheries Greece Italy. The transfer of genus containing potential pathogens fish more likely with Artemia rotifer than microalgae or irrespective geographic location. presence potentially pathogenic bacteria (Vibrio Pseudoalteromonas) the core microbiota...
SUMMARY Two full-length cDNA clones encoding the skeletal myosin light chain 2 (MLC2; 1452bp) and 3 (MLC3; 972bp) were isolated from a library prepared gilthead sea bream Sparus aurata larvae. The MLC2 encoded predicted protein of 170 residues that was 79% identical to rabbit over entire length 87% within Ca2+-binding region. deduced amino acid sequence MLC3 153 in 91% 69% zebrafish MLC3, respectively. Northern blot analysis revealed adults both transcripts expressed fast white muscle only....
The revised NEO Personality Inventory (NEO-PI-3) includes 240 items corresponding to the Big Five personality traits (Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Neuroticism, and Openness Experience) subordinate dimensions (facets). It is suitable for use with adolescents adults (12 years or older). aim of current study was validate Greek translation NEO-PI-3 in general population. sample included 734 subjects from population whom 59.4% were females 40.6% males aged 40.80 ± 11.48....