Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Chemical Communication

Chemical communication refers to the process by which organisms, cells, or biological systems transmit information through chemical signals, including hormones, neurotransmitters, pheromones, and environmental chemical stressors that elicit physiological responses. Research published in New Developments in Chemistry…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 1 peer-reviewed article cited Cited 2× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2377-2549 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Chemical communication refers to the process by which organisms, cells, or biological systems transmit information through chemical signals, including hormones, neurotransmitters, pheromones, and environmental chemical stressors that elicit physiological responses. Research published in New Developments in Chemistry on this topic examines how toxic chemical agents disrupt normal cellular communication pathways in aquatic organisms. Specifically, investigations have documented the effects of hexavalent chromium exposure on white blood cell populations in freshwater fish species, revealing how this environmental contaminant interferes with immune system signaling and cellular responses. Such work addresses the broader challenge of understanding how anthropogenic chemicals alter biochemical communication networks in living systems, with implications for environmental toxicology and ecosystem health. The study of chemical communication in the context of pollutant exposure is significant because it reveals mechanisms of toxicity at the cellular level, informs risk assessment for contaminated water systems, and contributes to establishing safe exposure limits for industrial chemicals. By examining disruptions to normal chemical signaling pathways, this research helps elucidate how environmental stressors compromise organismal health and survival in contaminated habitats.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 1 article above has been cited 2 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in New Developments in Chemistry (ISSN 2377-2549).

Journal editorial board
Annarita Del Gatto · Italy Bharat Gurale · United States Palani ELUMALAI · United Kingdom

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