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Selected publication in the past 3 years. For full list please see Google Scholar

35.Zhang, Y., Shao, Y., Liu, X., Zhong, L., Zhong, Z., Zeng, W., Zhang, J., Cai, W. and Li, R., 2025. Chromosome-level genome assembly of black carp Mylopharyngodon piceus using Nanopore and Hi-C technologies. Scientific Data, 12(1), p.145.

34.Wang, Y., Wang, Y., Hu, T., Cui, H., Huang, L., Chen, H., Wu, B., Hao, S., Cai, W., Wu, Y. and Zhang, J., 2025. Preparation and characterization of a monoclonal antibody against MCP of largemouth bass ranavirus and investigation of the virus's tissue tropism. Aquaculture, p.742170.

33.Ye, P., Cheng, J., Lo, L. S. H., Liu, J., Li, C., So, K. J. Y., ... Cai, W. & Leung, K. M. Y. (2025). Environmental DNA/RNA metabarcoding for noninvasive and comprehensive monitoring and assessment of marine fishes. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 211, 117422.

32.Huang, J., Fang, W., Li, J., Cai, W., & Lu, J. (2025). Full-length transcriptome reveals alternative splicing regulation pattern of skin color variant in red tilapia (Oreochromis spp.). Aquaculture, 598, 741963.

30.Zhang, K., Ye, Z., Qi, M., Cai, W., Saraiva, J.L., Wen, Y., Liu, G., Zhu, Z., Zhu, S. and Zhao, J., 2024. Water Quality Impact on Fish Behavior: A Review From an Aquaculture Perspective. Reviews in Aquaculture.

27.Gao, S., Tan, S., Purcell, S. L., Whyte, S. K., Parrish, K., Zhong, L., ... & Cai, W. (2024). A comparative analysis of alternative splicing patterns in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) in response to Moritella viscosa and sea lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis) infection. Fish & Shellfish Immunology, 149, 109606.

25.Cai, W., Zhong, L., Parrish, K., Kumar, S., Eslamloo, K., Fajei, E., ... & Fast, M. D. (2024). Synergies of co-infecting pathogens, sea lice (Lepeophetheirus salmonis) and Moritella viscosa, are impacted by exposure order, and host response to initial infection. Aquaculture, 591, 741115.

23.Mahe, R., Ye, Z., Qi, M., Cai, W., Wen, Y., Xiao, J., ... & Zhao, J. (2024). Application Progress and Prospect of Game Theory on Aquaculture: From the Perspectives of Breeding, Rearing, and Marketing. Reviews in Fisheries Science & Aquaculture, 1-21.

22.Huang, Q., Butaye, P., Ng, P. H., Zhang, J., Cai, W., & St-Hilaire, S. (2024). Impact of low-dose ozone nanobubble treatments on antimicrobial resistance genes in pond water. Frontiers in Microbiology, 15, 1393266.

21.Burgos, F., W. Cai., et al. 2023. Gut dysbiosis induced by florfenicol increases susceptibility to Aeromonas hydrophila infection in zebrafish after the recommended withdrawal period. Journal of Aquatic Animal Health. DOI: 10.1002/aah.10211

20.Zhong, L., Carvalho, L. A., Gao, S., Whyte, S. K., Purcell, S. L., Fast, M. D., & Cai, W. 2023. Transcriptome analysis revealed immune responses in the kidney of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) co-infected with sea lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis) and infectious salmon anemia virus. Fish & Shellfish Immunology, 109210.

16.Ahmed, A. S., Billah, M., Ali, M.,…Yan, M., and Cai, W. 2023. Microplastics in aquatic environments: A comprehensive review of toxicity, removal, and remediation strategies. Science of The Total Environment, 876. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.162414.

15.Zhong L., Liu S., Zuo F.Y.,…Xiong, Y.L., W. Cai# and X.L., Huang#. 2023. The IL17 signaling pathway: A potential signaling pathway mediating gill hyperplasia and inflammation under ammonia nitrogen stress was identified by multi-omics analysis. Science of The Total Environment, 867. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.161581

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