The archerfish (also known as spinner fish or archer fish) or Toxotidae are a monotypic family (although some include a second genus) of perciform tropical fish known for their unique …

Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity is one of the most common biomarkers of neurotoxicity used in aquatic organisms. However, compared to its extensive use as biomarker, the effects of …

If fish feel pain, there are ethical and animal welfare implications including the consequences of exposure to pollutants, and practices involving commercial and recreational fishing, …

Jan 8, 2018 · Conventional wisdom has long held that fish cannot—that they do not feel pain. An exchange in a 1977 issue of Field & Stream exemplifies the typical argument.

Feb 1, 2025 · Fish often avoid intense stimuli, but scientists and animal welfare groups have long debated whether fish can feel pain. So is there an answer? Animal rights organization PETA …

Dec 1, 2023 · Most researches have linked OPs exposure to AChE activity in fish brain, rather than serum and liver. In this study, MD exposure (0.8–15.83 µg/L) caused remarkably …

Jan 1, 2015 · The aim of this study was to characterize the intrinsic variations of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity in tissues of a native freshwater teleost fish to be used as …

Acetyl cholinesterase (AChE) activity is a suitable biomarker for exposure to organophosphate pesticides.

Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) is an important enzyme in the control of the neuronal action potential and sensitive to organophosphate inhibition. Brain fish AChE is less sensitive to …

Nov 3, 2009 · Brain AChE activity was measured in fish that survived a near-median kill at 3.5, 24, 48, and 72 h. Reductions in enzyme activity (72–79%) were similar for all these lethal …