Binding of one protein to another is involved in nearly all biological functions, yet the
principles governing the interaction of proteins are not fully understood. To analyze the …

This is the first American Fisheries Society conservation assessment of freshwater
gastropods (snails) from Canada and the United States by the Gastropod Subcommittee (Endangered …

Recent research efforts have significantly advanced our knowledge on Asian freshwater
mussel (Bivalvia: Unionida) diversity and distribution. Here we provide a modern consensus of …

Invertebrate species represent more than 99% of animal diversity; however, they receive
much less publicity and attract disproportionately minor research effort relative to vertebrates. …

This edition of Common and Scientific Names of Invertebrates from the United States and
Canada: Mollusks represents the efforts of 15 molluscan taxonomic specialists in compiling a …

Background Measuring the seroprevalence of antibodies to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is central to understanding infection risk and fatality rates…

The divergent evolution of proteins in cellular signaling pathways requires ligands and their
receptors to co-evolve, creating new pathways when a new receptor is activated by a new …

The term freshwater bivalve is very inclusive and not very informative. There are representatives
of at least 19 families that have at least one representative living in freshwater. This …

The freshwater bivalves (Mollusca: Order Unionoida) are classified in six families and about
165 genera worldwide. Worldwide rate of extinction of freshwater bivalves is poorly …

Freshwater mussels are declining globally, and effective conservation requires prioritizing
research and actions to identify and mitigate threats impacting mussel species. Conservation …