Chemical induction (4-NQO) of carcinogenesis in the palate of rats: Macroscopic and histopathological analysis - Caio Rodrigues Maia; Maria Sara Maia de Queiroz; Maria do Socorro Medeiros Amarante do Nascimento; Sérgio Adriane Bezerra de Moura; Lélia Batista de Souza; Pedro Paulo de Andrade Santos (Tissue and Cell, 2027)

Simple La-site deficiency strategy in perovskite-derived catalysts to promote Ni exsolution for NH3 decomposition - Jae Min Park; Do Heui Kim (Fuel, 2027)

Rapid viable-cell detection of foodborne pathogenic bacteria using membrane-assisted concentration and phage amplification - Eo-Jin Kim; Se-Min Kim; Min-Cheol Lim; Sang-Do Ha; Jeong-A Lim (Food Control, 2027)

Multi-Target Analysis of Xanthone Derivatives as Potential Anti-Trypanosoma cruzi Agents: An Integrated Computational Screening - Rafael de Oliveira Marinho; Caroline do Nascimento Gonçalves; Jacilene Silva; Alice Maria Costa Martins; Emmanuel Silva Marinho (Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation, 2027)

Land use and land cover changes compromise ecosystem services in protected areas of Brazil - Micléia Nascimento Vieira; Igor Emiliano Gomes Pinheiro; Elfany Reis do Nascimento Lopes (Journal for Nature Conservation, 2027)

Water pCO2 and planktonic food web temporal variations and couplings in drainage ditches of organically managed freshwater wetlands - Marie Anais Perdrau; Pierre Polsenaere; Lilia Mzali; Rozenn Raphalen; Vy Do Thi Khanh; Philippe Pineau; Claire Emery; Benjamin Musnier; Christine Dupuy (Water Research, 2027)

Microalgae-based treatment of shrimp aquaculture wastewater: mecha-nistic trade-offs, process integration, and circular bioresource recovery - Thanh Tran; Do Vinh Duong; Xuan-Thanh Bui (Bioresource Technology, 2027)

Physicochemical Changes, Bioactive Compound Dynamics, and Proteomic Remodeling During Ligustrum sp. Fruit Development - Gilson Gustavo Lucinda Machado; Elda Eller; Ana Beatriz Silva Araújo; Camila Giovana Carvalho Souza; Cháid Acácio António Mussalafo; Carlos Alexandre Rocha da Costa; Sidney Vasconcelos do Nascimento; Sayure Mariana Raad Nahon; Alice de Paula de Sousa Cavalcante; Isa Rebecca Chagas da Costa; Rafael Borges da Silva Valadares; Elisângela Elena Nunes Carvalho; et al. (Plant Molecular Biology Reporter, 2026)

Essential oils for grain protection and behavioral responses of Zabrotes subfasciatus - Rodrigo Donizeti Faria; Edson Luiz Lopes Baldin; Leandro do Prado Ribeiro; Thiago Luis Martins Fanela; Isabella Rubio Cabral; Vinicius Fernandes Canassa; Antônio Eduardo Miller Crotti; Thaís Aparecida dos Santos Oliveira; Renata Takeara; Wagner Antonio Bernardes; Carlos Gilberto Raetano (Crop Protection, 2026)

Sequential sampling plan for Bemisia tabaci in bell pepper crops under different levels of technology - Alice Barbutti Barreto; Daiane das Graças do Carmo; Damaris Rosa de Freitas; Darliane Mengali dos Reis; Letícia Caroline da Silva Sant'Ana; Jhersyka da Silva Paes; Pedro Henrique Queiroz Lopes; Marcelo Coutinho Picanço (Crop Protection, 2026)

First evaluation of a novel recombinant eCG molecule in ewes reveals a discrepancy between ovulatory response and pregnancy outcome - Lucas Santos Matos; Cecília Maria Nunes Silva; Érico Rafael Barros de Gusmão Verçosa; Juliana Carla Cavalcanti Marques; Rayane Caroline Medeiros do Nascimento; Pierre Barnabe Escodro; Diogo Ribeiro Câmara (Theriogenology, 2026)

Evaluation of germline transmission of electroporation-mediated double gene-edited cattle lines - Kyeong-Hyeon Eom; Gyeong-Min Gim; Min-Gyu Lee; Bae Young Choi; Do-Yoon Kim; Daejin Jung; Seongeun Heo; Soo-Young Yum; Goo Jang (Theriogenology, 2026)

Entrepreneurial profile in the municipalities of the Carajás region, Eastern Amazon - Maria do Bom Conselho Lacerda Medeiros; Valente José Matlaba; Sheryle Santos Hamid; Jorge Filipe dos Santos (The Extractive Industries and Society, 2026)

Moisture-dependent rheology linked to penetration and physicochemical properties in cohesive tropical soils - Viviane Sobucki; Dörthe Holthusen; Alan Carlos Batistão; Amanda Romeiro Alves; Ícaro Vasconcelos do Nascimento; Alexandre dos Santos Queiroz; Jaedson Cláudio Anunciato Mota; Luis Eduardo Akiyoshi Sanches Suzuki; José Miguel Reichert (Soil and Tillage Research, 2026)

Determination of lateral impact zone under vacuum consolidation method: Numerical modelling and novel analytical prediction method - Cong Kien Nguyen; Tien-Dung Nguyen; Thanh T. Nguyen; Xuan Hoang Do (Geotextiles and Geomembranes, 2026)

binningverdict: A unified decision system for logarithmic versus linear binning of small-angle neutron scattering data - Changwoo Do; Lijie Ding; Chi-Huan Tung; Wei-Ren Chen (Computer Physics Communications, 2026)

A green porous nanosilver/hydroxyapatite-chitosan catalyst derived from agricultural and fishery by-products for the effective reduction of 4-nitroaniline - Thi Thu Thuy Nguyen; Thanh Gia-Thien Ho; Ba Long Do; Phuoc Dat Duong; Thi Thuy Van Nguyen; Hong Phuong Phan; Tri Nguyen (Biomass and Bioenergy, 2026)

Cassava peel-derived biochar as an efficient co-support in nickel/ceria catalysts for enhanced synthetic natural gas production from CO2 - Canh Hung Phan; Hong Nhung Duong Nguyen; Ba Long Do; Minh-Tuan Pham; Truong Son Nguyen; Bao Trong Dang; Thanh Binh Huynh; Hoa Hung Lam; Thi Le Na Pham; Ky Phuong Ha Huynh (Biomass and Bioenergy, 2026)

Plastination as an alternative method for the anatomical preservation and study of Brazilian herpetofauna - Aldo Fonseca de Souza; Ivana Lorena de Oliveira Nicácio; Luan Filipe da Costa de Morais; Josevaldo Viana Francelino do Nascimento; Rodrigo Freire Avelino; Eliza Maria Xavier Freire; Expedito Silva do Nascimento Junior (Zoomorphology, 2026)
The teaching and learning of zoology and comparative anatomy face several challenges, including the identification of anatomical structures across different species, understanding evolutionary relationships, and promoting science communication and public engagement. In addition, the fragility of formalin-fixed specimens subjected to repeated handling limits their long-term use in practical classes. Plastination has emerged as an effective alternative for preserving biological specimens while maintaining their anatomical characteristics. In this experience report, we describe the preparation and preservation of amphibian and reptile specimens from the Brazilian herpetofauna using plastination and evaluate their preservation quality and practical applicability for educational purposes. Six vertebrate specimens — five Squamata reptiles and one Anura amphibian — were plastinated using the standard S10B silicone technique. Following curing, all specimens exhibited good preservation of their external morphology and anatomical structures, enabling visualization of superficial musculature in Rhinella diptycha and Iguana iguana , the topographic organization of internal organs in Ameiva ameiva , and the external morphology of Coleodactylus natalensis , Epicrates assisi , and Bothrops erythromelas . A semiquantitative assessment indicated high preservation quality, with only minor changes in color, anatomical definition, and structural integrity. Furthermore, all specimens showed high educational usefulness and museum display suitability, as well as good handling suitability and ease of observation. These findings demonstrate that plastination is an effective and feasible preservation method, providing durable, anatomically informative specimens with considerable potential for teaching vertebrate anatomy and zoology, scientific outreach, and museum exhibition.

Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Advanced Lima Bean Breeding Lines Revealed by SNP Markers - Vanessa Gomes de Moura; Gérson do Nascimento Costa Ferreira; Ana Flávia Francisconi; Gabriela Corrêa Morais; Caroline Bertocco Garcia; João Victor da Silva Rabelo-Araujo; Josieli Lima da Silva; José Baldin Pinheiro; Maria Imaculada Zucchi; Marcones Ferreira Costa; Verônica Brito da Silva; Ângela Celis de Almeida Lopes; et al. (Plant Molecular Biology Reporter, 2026)
The lima bean ( Phaseolus lunatus L.) is a legume of high agronomic and nutritional importance, particularly for smallholder farming in northeastern Brazil. The breeding program at the Federal University of Piauí (UFPI, Brazil) developed lines from biparental crosses, selecting traits of agronomic relevance for crop improvement, such as determinate growth habit, earliness, and yield. This study evaluated the genetic diversity and population structure of 34 ninth-generation lines using 3002 single-nucleotide polymorphism markers generated using genotyping-by-sequencing. Observed heterozygosity (H O ) was lower than the expected heterozygosity (H E ), with mean values of 0.01 and 0.19, respectively. Line H25-66 exhibited the highest number of private alleles and marked genetic divergence, whereas the lines from population H46 were highly homogeneous, with intermediate differentiation observed in the remaining populations. Multivariate analyses, including principal component analysis, Neighbor-joining clustering, heatmaps, and sparse non-negative matrix factorization ancestry plots, consistently revealed well-defined genetic groups. The consistent identification of highly homogeneous groups, such as population H46, together with strongly divergent materials, particularly line H25-66, demonstrates that the program harbored both stabilized genetic backgrounds suitable for cultivar development and contrasting sources of variation that can be strategically exploited in parental selection, enabling crosses between divergent genotypes to generate novel allele combinations. These findings provide valuable insights for guiding strategic breeding decisions and accelerating the development of improved lima bean cultivars adapted to Brazilian production systems.

The complete chloroplast genome of Amomum cinnamomeum (Zingiberaceae) - Nhat Nam Nguyen; Hoang Dang Khoa Do (Molecular Biology Reports, 2026)

Comparison of Oxford Nanopore Technologies sequencing protocols using R9.4.1 and R10.4.1 flow cells under 20-hour and 48-hour conditions for genotyping methicillin methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) - Mário Sérgio Braga do Couto; Karin Helmersen; Aluisio Valerio Deola; Glauber Wagner; Hege Vangstein Aamot; Fabienne Antunes Ferreira (Molecular Biology Reports, 2026)
Background Rapid and accurate whole-genome sequencing (WGS) is increasingly important for detecting antimicrobial resistance and virulence determinants in clinical microbiology. Although short-read platforms remain widely used, long-read sequencing technologies have gained relevance due to their ability to resolve complex genomic regions. Methods and results We analyzed 92 draft genomes generated from 23 clinical methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolates to compare Oxford Nanopore Technologies sequencing protocols using R9.4.1 (Kit V10) and R10.4.1 (Kit V14) flow cells under 20-hour and 48-hour conditions. The 20-hour R10.4.1 protocol (ONT20h R10) showed the best overall performance, with improved detection of antimicrobial resistance genes, virulence factors, plasmids, and mobile genetic elements. This protocol achieved perfect agreement with phenotypic antimicrobial susceptibility testing (accuracy 100%, κ = 1.0), supporting its suitability for rapid genomic analysis. Highly repetitive mobile genetic elements remained challenging to fully resolve, reflecting the technical difficulty of assembling complex repeats. Conclusion Overall, this study supports the use of rapid long-read sequencing as a complementary approach for clinical microbiology and genomic surveillance, particularly when timely genomic information is required.

Correction: Efficacy of dental stem cell–derived exosomes for pulp regeneration: a systematic review of clinical, animal, and in vitro studies - Julia Godoi-Lopes; Victor Hugo Alves Ribeiro-Silva; Larissa Gregório Candido do Prado; Igor Bassi Ferreira Petean; Lais Valencise Magri; Fabiane Carneiro Lopes-Olhê; Carla Renata Sipert; Jardel Francisco Mazzi-Chaves (Molecular Biology Reports, 2026)

Skin wound healing effects of Pectinodesmus javanensis extract through activation of TGF-β/SMAD signaling pathway - Jong Hyun Oh; Min Ho Han; Youn Seon Hwang; Do Hyun Jin; Jin Woo Kim (Molecular Biology Reports, 2026)

Efficacy of dental stem cell–derived exosomes for pulp regeneration: a systematic review of clinical, animal, and in vitro studies - Julia Godoi-Lopes; Victor Hugo Alves Ribeiro-Silva; Larissa Gregório Candido do Prado; Igor Bassi Ferreira Petean; Lais Valencise Magri; Fabiane Carneiro Lopes-Olhê; Carla Renata Sipert; Jardel Francisco Mazzi-Chaves (Molecular Biology Reports, 2026)
Exosomes derived from dental stem cells (DSC-Exos) are nanovesicles (~ 30–150 nm) that mediate angiogenesis, odontoblastic differentiation, and immune regulation, positioning them as promising cell-free candidates for pulp–dentin regeneration. This PROSPERO-registered systematic review evaluated the regenerative potential of DSC-Exos and the methodological factors influencing outcomes. A comprehensive search of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase was conducted through July 2025; risk of bias was assessed using RoB 2.0, SYRCLE, and QUIN tools. Thirteen studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria, most of which employed exosomes derived from human dental pulp stem cells, stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth and stem cells from the apical papilla. DSC-Exos consistently promoted cell proliferation and migration while upregulating odontogenic (DSPP, DMP1) and angiogenic (VEGF, CD31) markers. Animal models demonstrated vascularized pulp-like tissue and organized tubular dentin formation, significantly enhanced by donor-cell preconditioning and biodegradable carriers. Mechanistic investigations linked these outcomes to noncoding RNAs and signaling axes like miR-26a/TGF-β and circ_0003057/EIF4A3/ANKH. A 24-month clinical pilot confirmed restored pulp sensitivity without safety concerns. Nevertheless, the overall certainty of evidence remains moderate to low, mainly due to substantial methodological heterogeneity, limited sample sizes and insufficient reporting of critical parameters such as exosome characterization, dosing strategies and operator calibration. Collectively, the findings indicate that DSC-Exos represent a high-potential biomimetic strategy for pulp–dentin regeneration; however, standardized characterization protocols in line with MISEV guidelines, dose harmonization and well-designed long-term controlled clinical trials are essential before cell-free endodontic therapies can be reliably incorporated into clinical practice.

Molecular regulation of asymmetric cell division in dicots: insights from Arabidopsis development - Md. Rayhan Chowdhury; Md. Siddikur Rahman; Alomgir Hossain; Md. Sayeedul Islam; Mohammad Hasanuzzaman; Md. Atik Mas-ud; Geum Sook Do; Mohammad Nurul Matin; Sang Gu Kang (Molecular Biology Reports, 2026)

Caspia-LAMP – a preliminary species-specific LAMP-based tool for the molecular detection of Cordylophora caspia (Pallas 1771) (Cnidaria, Hydrozoa) - Rayan Silva de Paula; Júlia Meireles Nogueira; Amanda Maria Siqueira Moreira; Rubens Lima do Monte-Neto; Gabriel da Luz Wallau; Elverson Soares de Melo; Erika Cristina Jorge; Lucília Souza Miranda (Molecular Biology Reports, 2026)

Genome assembly of the Neotropical marsh rat Holochilus nanus (Cricetidae: Sigmodontinae) brings insights on B and sex chromosome evolution - Camila Nascimento Moreira; Jordana Oliveira; Yatiyo Yonenaga-Yassuda; Valter Aragão do Nascimento; Ivan Rodrigo Wolf; Cesar Martins (Mammalian Genome, 2026)
The Neotropical region comprises approximately 27% of mammal diversity, and rodents of the tribe Oryzomyini represent a significant portion of that. This diversity is reflected in the karyotype variability of the tribe, with a huge number of chromosomal rearrangements involving autosomal, sex, and B chromosomes. Supernumerary B chromosomes were described for more than 10 species, four of them belonging to the genus Holochilus . Therefore, we sequenced the genome of two H. nanus specimens with different karyotypes: a female with (HNA-XXB) and a male without (HNA-XY) a B chromosome. We also sequenced previously flow-sorted chromosomes from this species: two B (HNA-B1, HNA-B2) and the Y chromosome (HNA-Y). Genome assemblies of HNA-XY and HNA-XXB were compared, enabling the identification of ancient genome duplications that could result from fragments of the B chromosome. In addition, more than fifty scaffolds containing sequence blocks shared between the libraries of HNA-B1, HNA-B2, and HNA-Y were found. The sequence blocks mapped in metaphases of H. nanus presented hybridization signals on the centromeric region of the chromosomes, highlighting that the centromeric composition of H. nanus is highly variable. In addition, qPCR and RT-qPCR analysis evidenced that these sequences are expressed, indicating a role in the genome structure. Briefly, supernumeraries of H. nanus appear to be a mosaic of the genome and may contain genes and sequences crucial for its maintenance, in addition to its repetitive DNA fraction.

Optimization of Hot-Melt Granulation for High-Dose Tinidazole Tablets: Effects on Dissolution Enhancement and Taste Masking - Hoang-Han Do; Ngoc-Quynh Nguyen; Van Thanh Tran; Duc-Tuan Nguyen; Tien Thuy Quach; Minh-Quan Le (Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation, 2026)

Exercise elicits mitonuclear protein imbalance and UPRmt in the liver of mice with obesity - Matheus Biscaro Rocha; Izabela Monteiro de Araujo; Saulo Gabriel do Nascimento Della Coleta; Scylas J. A. Junior; Sidney F. Peres; Renata R. Braga; Rafael S. Brícola; Fernanda S. Carneiro; Barbara M. Crisol; Raul G. da Costa; Marcelo A. S. Mori; Dennys E. Cintra; et al. (Journal of Physiology and Biochemistry, 2026)
Mitochondrial dysfunction plays a critical role in the development of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). It has been proposed that mitochondrial unfolded-protein response (UPR mt ) activation improves mitochondrial function in the liver. Growing evidence demonstrates that physical exercise effectively prevents and treats MASLD. However, the effects of exercise on UPR mt activation in the liver are unknown. Thus, we investigated the impact of aerobic training on the mechanisms involved in mitochondrial quality control in the liver in a mouse model of obesity. Liver transcript data from a genetic reference panel of BXD isogenic mice revealed a negative correlation between UPR mt -related genes and hepatic triacylglycerol content. In addition, the liver UPR mt markers were strongly associated with several mitochondrial-related genes in the hepatic tissue of BXD mice and humans. Notably, 4 weeks of aerobic exercise strongly impacted the liver metabolism, preventing intrahepatic lipid accumulation in HFD-fed mice. Physical exercise boosted the NAD-biosynthesis pathway, elicited the mitonuclear protein imbalance, stimulated the protein content of UPR mt -markers, including CLpP, Lonp1, and Yme1L1, and improved the mitochondrial proteostasis and function in the liver in HFD-fed mice. Thus, our findings link the mitonuclear protein imbalance and UPR mt activation in the liver to mitochondrial proteostasis and MASLD prevention in response to physical exercise.

Duloxetine repositioning: Investigation of antifungal and antibiofilm activity against fluconazole-sensitive and resistant Candida Spp. strains - Sarah Alves Barbosa; Dávylla Rênnia Saldanha Pinheiro; Leilson Carvalho de Oliveira; Lara Elloyse de Almeida Moreira; Vitória Pessoa de Farias Cabral; Daniel Sampaio Rodrigues; Beatriz Oliveira de Souza; Hélio Vitoriano Nobre Júnior; Livia Gurgel Do Amaral Valente Sa; Bruno Coêlho Cavalcanti; Islay Lima Magalhães; José Roberto de Oliveira Ferreira; et al. (Brazilian Journal of Microbiology, 2026)
The increase in fungal infections, the limited therapeutic arsenal, and the emergence of resistance pose a global health problem. Candida spp. stand out as opportunistic pathogens that cause superficial and invasive diseases. Thus, the search for new therapeutic alternatives, such as drug repositioning, is necessary. Duloxetine (DUL), a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor antidepressant used to treat depression, has demonstrated antifungal activity and potentiates the effects of conventional antifungals in vitro. The objective of this study is to evaluate the in vitro activity of duloxetine (DUL) against resistant Candida spp. strains. To this end, the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of DUL alone and in combination with conventional antifungals was determined in order to evaluate the type of interaction between them, as well as the minimum fungicidal concentration (MFC). The activity of DUL against mature and developing biofilms was evaluated, in addition to the possible antifungal mechanism of action. DUL showed MICs of 16 to 128 µg/mL with a fungicidal action profile, and when combined there was synergistic interaction with amphotericin B (AMB). In biofilms, DUL exhibited antibiofilm activity and enhanced AMB activity against developing, but not mature, biofilms. Mechanism of action analysis showed that DUL promoted oxidative stress, evidenced by increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, reduced GSH levels, mitochondrial depolarization, and phosphatidylserine externalization, suggesting the activation of the apoptotic pathway as a possible mechanism of cell death. The pro-oxidant effects of DUL were evident in C. albicans strains deficient in antioxidant defenses ( cap1Δ and gpx3Δ ) compared to the wild-type strain. DUL exhibited antibiofilm activity and enhanced AMB activity against developing, but not mature, biofilms.

Molecular characterization of extended-spectrum β-lactamases-producing Escherichia coli isolated from patients with bacteremia - Beatrice D. V. L. Souza; Guilherme Solveira; Guilherme F. R. de Souza; Henrique Orsi; Daiany R. P. De Lira; Iranildo do A. Fernandes; Adriano M. Ferreira; Alessandro L. Mondelli; Claudio T. Sacchi; Karoline R. Campos; Marlon B. N. Santos; Carlos H. Camargo; et al. (Brazilian Journal of Microbiology, 2026)
Bacteremia is a major health problem that affects millions of people worldwide. E. coli is one of the main pathogens associated with bacteremia and its resistance to the antimicrobial drugs, including β-lactams, has significantly increased in recent years. In view of the above, our objective was to determine the antimicrobial resistance profile of 60 E. coli isolates obtained from patients with bacteremia, as well as to characterize extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBL) -producing isolates. The highest resistance rates were observed for ciprofloxacin (33.3%), levofloxacin (31.7%), cefuroxime (20%) and cefotaxime (20%). Furthermore, 12 isolates (20%) were ESBL producers. Genomic analysis showed that 58.3% of these ESBL-producing isolates belonged to the phylogroup B2, ST131, serotype O25:H4 and carried the following ESBL-encoding genes: bla CTX−M−15 (66.7%), bla CTX−M−8 (16.7%), bla CTX−M−2 (8.7%) or bla CTX−M−27 (8.7%). Our data highlight the high frequency of E. coli ST131 among the ESBL-producing isolates obtained from patients with bacteremia in Botucatu, Brazil.

Rapid identification of Sporothrix brasiliensis by MALDI-TOF MS directly from clinical cultures in an Amazonian epidemic setting - Daniel dos Santos Caldas; Gabriel Silas Marinho de Sousa; Pedro Henrique Oliveira Favacho; Rodrigo Santos de Oliveira; Elaine Patrícia Tavares do Espírito Santo; Silvia Helena Marques da Silva (Brazilian Journal of Microbiology, 2026)
Sporotrichosis caused by Sporothrix brasiliensis is a highly virulent zoonotic mycosis rapidly expanding in Brazil, with increasing records in Pará since 2018. The reference diagnosis relies on culture and the time-consuming induction of fungal dimorphism, which delays taxonomic confirmation for weeks. The objective of the study was to develop and validate an in-house spectral library by MALDI-TOF MS for the rapid identification of S. brasiliensis in the Amazon region of Pará, prioritizing the feasibility of direct identification from the filamentous phase (primary growth). Thirty-seven Main Spectral Profiles (MSPs) from regional isolates were created, with 24 derived from the yeast phase and 13 from the filamentous phase. For validation, 46 molecularly characterized isolates were used in both filamentous and yeast-like morphologies, followed by the application of 39 routine clinical isolates obtained from primary culture. The library achieved 100% accuracy (score ≥ 2.0) in species identification for both fungal phases. Notably, all 39 routine clinical isolates were correctly identified directly from the filamentous growth, reducing the diagnostic time to an interval of 5 to 7 days. Although the yeast phase presented superior scores and greater proteomic stability, the mycelial signature proved robust for clinical use. The customized library overcomes the gaps in commercial databases and establishes a high-throughput workflow for the surveillance of S. brasiliensis . This technical optimization allows for more agile One Health surveillance, which is essential for epidemiological mapping and the control of zoonotic expansion in the region.

Commercial and on-farm microbial bioinputs production systems: challenges, opportunities and current Brazilian regulatory framework - Vanessa Lucas Xavier; Helson Mario Martins do Vale; João Ricardo Moreira de Almeida (Brazilian Journal of Microbiology, 2026)
Microbial bioinputs have emerged as an innovative solution to more sustainable agriculture, with microorganisms playing diverse roles in plants. The increasing adoption of bioinput requires efficient production systems, which can be industrial facilities or on-farm biofactories - self-use units installed on rural properties. Thus, evaluating the opportunities and potential risks associated with bioinput production, particularly those based on bacterial and fungal strains, is crucial. This work presents a review of the on-farm production of bioinputs in Brazil. First, the Brazilian regulatory framework for bioinputs and the environmental and economic advantages of using bioinputs are summarized. Then, opportunities and challenges of bioproduct on-farm production are reviewed and discussed. The results highlight that producer and environmental safety, as well as risks to public health due to microbiological contamination in biofactories, appear as the main challenges in on-farm production. Indeed, the propagation of non-target microorganisms, which can be potentially pathogenic to humans, such as Escherichia coli and Salmonella sp., has been reported in various studies. In addition, the success of bioinputs produced on-farm depends on the ability of the biofactories to properly propagate the target microorganisms and guarantee the quality of them. For this, certain parameters, such as viability, cell counting, identity, and other characteristics, must be analyzed during the manufacturing process. In conclusion, the growth trend of bioinput adoption and the risks associated with this type of product require adequate management, including the adoption of quality control in the production process that considers biological safety parameters.

Occurrence of mollicutes infection and molecular identification of ureaplasmas from the reproductive tract of dairy cattle kept under tropical conditions - Ana Carolina Nunes de Morais; Danielle Regis Pires; Leandro dos Santos Machado; Lucas de Figueiredo Cardoso Barbosa; Pedro Panzenhagen; Mario Felipe Alvarez Balaro; Guilherme Nunes de Souza; Maria Lucia Barreto; Elmiro Rosendo do Nascimento; Nathalie Da Cunha (Brazilian Journal of Microbiology, 2026)
Bacterial diseases associated with the Mollicutes class can lead to decreased milk production and reproductive disorders in cattle, causing significant economic losses and compromising animal welfare. This study aimed to investigate the presence of Mollicutes and Ureaplasma diversum in the reproductive tract of dairy cows and determine the associated risk factors, as well as identify circulating strains of Ureaplasma in herds. Vaginal swab samples from 392 lactating cows were subjected to generic polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for Mollicutes detection and specific PCR for U. diversum identification. An epidemiological questionnaire was used to analyze the risk factors. Positive samples for U. diversum were sequenced from the intergenic region 16–23 S rRNA and multiple alignments were performed to generate a phylogram. The geographical coordinates of the municipalities where the herds were located were used for the phylogeographic analysis. Mollicutes and U. diversum were detected in 45.4% (178/392) and 21.7% (85/392) of the samples, respectively, with a herd-level prevalence of 88.8%. Age group heifers (OR = 4.006; CI 1.283–12.510) and history of genital lesions (OR = 5.564; CI 3.011–10.284) were the biggest associated risk factors, in addition to other effects. The frequency of these agents was high and different strains of U. diversum were found to be spread throughout the studied states, likely due to the extensive animal movement network.

Campylobacter jejuni strains isolated in Brazil have important virulence related genes and survive to different stress conditions - Miliane Rodrigues Frazão; Amanda Aparecida Seribelli; Carolina Nogueira Gomes; Giovana do Nascimento Pereira; Guojie Cao; Marta Inês Cazentini Medeiros; Sheila da Silva Duque; Marc William Allard; Juliana Pfrimer Falcão (Brazilian Journal of Microbiology, 2026)
Campylobacter jejuni has been reported as the leading bacterial pathogen that causes foodborne gastroenteritis in humans in many countries. This study aimed to assess the survival of 46 C. jejuni strains isolated from food (14), humans (18), and animals (14) in Brazil from 1996–2016 under different stress conditions, evaluate their invasion and survival capacity in Caco-2 cells and U-937 macrophages and determine virulence using the Galleria mellonella model for 23 selected strains. Furthermore, this study aimed to analyze the frequency of virulence related genes using WGS data. All 46 C. jejuni studied survived to acid stress with survival rates ranging from 29 to 100%. All studied strains survived to incubation in BHI with a final concentration of 7.5% NaCl with survival rates ranging from 3 to 100%. All strains showed growth in the temperatures analyzed with survival rates ranging from 5 to 100% at 4ºC and from 50 to 100% at 37ºC. Only two strains survived after 1 h of incubation under oxidative stress. All strains studied showed the ability to invade Caco-2 cells and to survive in U-937 macrophages. Regarding virulence in G. mellonella , 64% of strains presented virulence equal to or greater than the reference strain. The majority of the virulence genes detected was related to different stress conditions, adhesion, motility, and invasion. In conclusion, the pathogenic potential of the C. jejuni strains studied was highlighted and the results obtained may suggest that more rigorous control measures of this pathogen in food, especially poultry products are needed.

Sensitivity profile of tolerant and persistent Staphylococcus spp. from goat mastitis to Jatobá (Hymenaea martiana Hayne) extract - Isabelle Caroline Pires; Danillo Sales Rosa; Renata de Faria Silva Souza; Chirles Araújo de França; Gutiele do Nascimento do É; Vasco Ariston de Carvalho Azevedo; Mateus Matiuzzi da Costa (Brazilian Journal of Microbiology, 2026)

First isolation of nontoxigenic tox gene-bearing Corynebacterium ulcerans from a diphtheria case in Minas Gerais, Brazil - Amanda Couto Calazans Silva; Lincoln de Oliveira Sant’Anna; Priscila Cristina Nunes Soares; Tayná do Carmo Sant’Anna Cardoso; Juliana Nunes Ramos; Ana Luíza Mattos-Guaraldi; Louisy Sanches dos Santos (Brazilian Journal of Microbiology, 2026)
Introduction Diphtheria is a severe, vaccine-preventable infection caused mainly by Corynebacterium diphtheriae , but other species within the C. diphtheriae complex, including C. ulcerans , can also carry the diphtheria toxin (DT) coding gene ( tox ). Strains classified as “nontoxigenic toxin-gene bearing” (NTTB) harbor the tox gene but do not produce functional DT, although reactivation remains possible. This study reports the first isolation of a NTTB C. ulcerans strain from a diphtheria case in Brazil. Methods A bacterial strain was isolated in Minas Gerais (2019) and subjected to phenotypic, molecular, and phylogenetic analyses. Identification was performed using MALDI-TOF MS, multiplex PCR (mPCR), and sequencing of the 16S rRNA and rpo B genes, followed by phylogenetic inference. Toxigenicity was assessed by mPCR and the modified Elek test. Antimicrobial susceptibility was determined by the disk diffusion method according BrCAST guidelines. Results MALDI-TOF identified the isolate as C. ulcerans . The identification was confirmed by phylogenetic analysis of the rpo B gene. The strain carried the tox gene, but the Elek test did not show the production of DT, classifying the isolate as NTTB. Antimicrobial testing showed susceptibility to most drugs, with the susceptible, increased exposure profile to benzylpenicillin and ciprofloxacin. No resistance was detected. Conclusion Although non-toxigenic, the isolation of a tox -positive C. ulcerans strain highlights the potential risk for re-emergence of diphtheria in Brazil. Continuous genomic surveillance, investigation of zoonotic reservoirs, and maintenance of high vaccination coverage remain crucial to prevent future outbreaks.

Multilocus sequence typing and genomic characterization of the novel Streptomyces strain SCPE-10, that resists 2,4-D toxicity and has bioremediation potential - Nildo Alfredo Nhampossa; João Victor Castro de Almeida Araújo; Vicente Almeida Serafim da Silva; João Ricardo Vidal Amaral; Cinara Souza da Conceição; Carlos Alberto Xavier Gonçalves; Eamim Daidrê Squizani; Sheila da Silva; Marcia Soares Vidal; Yinglong Chen; Andrew Macrae; Rodrigo Pires do Nascimento (Brazilian Journal of Microbiology, 2026)
The widespread use of aromatic herbicides such as 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) has led to persistent environmental contamination, requiring efficient and sustainable biodegradation strategies. In this study, we isolated and characterized a novel actinobacterial strain, Streptomyces sp. SCPE-10, from contaminated coastal soil, capable of using 2,4-D as its sole carbon source. Phenotypic assays revealed robust growth on aromatic substrates, while whole-genome sequencing (Submission no. SUB15461668 ) followed by multilocus sequence analysis (16 S rRNA, recA, rpoB, atpD, gyrB, and trpB) revealed that SCPE-10 is closely related to Streptomyces phaeoluteichromatogenes . Functional genome annotation revealed a high abundance of genes involved in aromatic compound degradation, including cytochrome P450 monooxygenases, ring-cleaving dioxygenases, and dehalogenases. KEGG and antiSMASH analyses identified multiple metabolic pathways and 28 biosynthetic gene clusters (BGCs), including clusters for polyketides, nonribosomal peptides, terpenes, siderophores, and ectoine. Notably, SCPE-10 harbors key genes related to the degradation of benzoate, naphthalene, toluene, xylene, and 2,4-D, indicating broad-spectrum catabolic potential. These findings suggest that Streptomyces sp. SCPE-10 is a promising candidate for the bioremediation of herbicide-contaminated environments and the exploration of novel secondary metabolites.

Genotypic and phenotypic characterization of Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAV112: a virulent clinical strain causing severe pneumonia and lethal sepsis in a murine infection model - Raissa Guará Assunção; Beatriz Gomes Vila Nova; Lully Gabrielly Silva Alves; Leticia Cely Tavares da Silva; Gabrielle Chaves Sá; Lucas dos Santos Silva; Marcos Andrade-Silva; Amanda Vitória Sevidanes de Santana; Ivana Fiquene Zafred; Sarah Rackel Silva Soares; Francisco Jonathas Rodrigues Nogueira; Maria Rosa Quaresma Bomfim; et al. (Brazilian Journal of Microbiology, 2026)

Oral supplementation with Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 6.2 in rats enhances bone and epithelial tissue repair by inhibiting NF-κB protein and promoting extracellular matrix synthesis via TGF-β - Rayne Taveira Rocha do Nascimento; Jannerson Cesar Xavier de Pontes; Rubens da Silva Araújo; Caio Henrique Alves Moreira; Ana Beatriz Rodrigues dos Santos; Rachel Passos Rezende; Carla Cristina Romano; Wallace Felipe Blohem Pessoa; Adriano Francisco Alves (Brazilian Journal of Microbiology, 2026)

Macrophage modulation accounts for the anti-inflammatory effect of Hypnea cervicornis agglutinin in rat arthritis induced by zymosan - Francisco Glerison da Silva Nascimento; Pedro Henrique de Souza Ferreira Bringel; Diego Freitas de Araujo; Mário Rogério Lima Mota; Maria Gleiciane de Queiroz Martins; Mayara Torquato Lima da Silva; Clareane Avelino Simplício Nobre; Benildo Sousa Cavada; Kyria Santiago do Nascimento; Rondinelle Ribeiro Castro; Ana Maria Sampaio Assreuy (Glycoconjugate Journal, 2026)
Previous study demonstrated that Hypnea cervicornis lectin (HCA) reduces inflammation and nociception via interaction with the lectin carbohydrate-binding site, modulating gene expression of the interleukins IL-1β, TNF-α and of iNOS. This study evaluated the effect of HCA in the rat model of arthritis induced by zymosan in the tibiotarsal joint and the involvement of macrophage-derived mediators. In vitro, macrophages were stimulated with zymosan before being incubated with HCA and the supernatant was injected into the joint. In vivo, HCA was administered by intravenous route after intra-articular injection of zymosan, fMLP, or macrophages supernatant. Hypernociception, edema and leukocyte influx were evaluated in the joints, and inflammatory mediators in the macrophage supernatant or periarticular tissue. In vitro, HCA (100 µg/ml) reduced NO 2 − and IL-1β in the supernatant of macrophages. In vivo, HCA (3 mg/kg) reduced articular hypernociception, edema and leukocyte influx elicited by zymosan, fMLP or by the supernatant of zymosan activated macrophages, as well as the zymosan-induced rolling and adhesion, and gene expression of iNOS and IL-1. HCA attenuated edema and leukocyte influx in the periarticular tissue, revealing preserved chondrocytes in the cartilage. In conclusion, HCA exerts anti-inflammatory effect in the arthritis induced by zymosan in rat tibio-tarsal joints, involving NO and IL-1 released by resident macrophages.

3’-sialyllactose inhibits the migration and invasion of LPS-induced B16F10 mouse melanoma cells through inactivation of the NF-KB signaling pathway - Hee-Do Kim; Hyunju-Choi; Yu-Chan Chang; Cheorl-Ho Kim (Glycoconjugate Journal, 2026)

Retrospective analysis of bioaerosols and air contaminants in commercial aircraft cabins - Jean Phellipe Marques do Nascimento; Mykaella Andrade de Araújo; Diogo Brandão; Eurípedes Alves da Silva-Filho (Aerobiologia, 2026)
Passenger air transport is a significant vector for the global dissemination of pathogenic microorganisms. Therefore, evaluating indoor air quality (IAQ) in aircraft cabins is critical for ensuring a safe environment for passengers and crew. This study retrospectively assessed IAQ in commercial aircraft operating at Maceió International Airport, focusing on the microbiological characterization of cabin air through quantifying and identifying airborne bacteria and fungi. Air samples were collected while aircraft were grounded, specifically from the cockpit and the central cabin aisle. Domestic and international flights were included, and analyses adhered to the Brazilian standard NBR 17037. Bioaerosols were sampled using a portable bioaerosol sampler. Fungi were identified via macroscopic and microscopic traits, while bacteria were identified using genetic markers. A diverse fungal population was detected, predominantly Aspergillus and Penicillium spp. Mycotoxin screening yielded positive results in three fungal isolates. Potentially pathogenic bacteria were identified, including Acinetobacter spp., Stutzerimonas stutzeri , Pseudomonas oryzihabitans , and Pantoea dispersa . Results suggest that indoor sources predominantly influence bacterial concentrations, whereas outdoor air significantly contributes to airborne fungal presence. Temperature and relative humidity had a greater effect on fungal bioaerosols than bacterial ones, although further investigation is needed to clarify these relationships. This is the first Brazilian study to assess IAQ in commercial aviation, highlighting the need to continuously monitor microbial contamination in aircraft cabins to mitigate potential health risks.

Genotoxicity and hematological biomarkers in Mugil sp. from a PAH-contaminated urban estuary in Pernambuco, Brazil - Vivian Costa Vasconcelos; Juliano Gomes de Souza; Josiane Ramos da Silva; Maria Angélica da Silva; Guilherme Melgaço Heluy; Glauber Pereira de Carvalho Santos; Romero Marcos Pedrosa Brandão Costa; Gilvan Takeshi Yogui; Bruna Emanuelle Gomes do Nascimento; Juliana Ferreira Santos; Ranilson de Souza Bezerra (Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2026)

Primary metabolite-based predictive modeling of fruit quality traits across six strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.) F1 populations - Kyeonglim Min; Yoon Jeong Jang; Seolah Kim; Do-Sun Kim; Eun Jin Lee (Food Chemistry, 2026)

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in tropical mangrove soils affected by a major oil spill: vertical distribution, persistence, and mixed sources - Roseclênia Alves Santos; Jandyson Machado Santos; Rennan Cabral Nascimento; Thayane Cristina da Silva Moreira; Clístenes Williams Araújo do Nascimento; Tiago Osório Ferreira; Paula Renata Muniz Araújo; Yuri Jacques Agra Bezerra da Silva (Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2026)

Tropical fruit-derived starches as emerging bioeconomic resources: Extraction, physicochemical properties, and applications (2020–2025): A systematic review - Rosely Carvalho do Rosario; Ana Jhennyfer da Silva Moreira; Orquidea Vasconcelos dos Santos (Trends in Food Science & Technology, 2026)

Saligenin restores insulin responsiveness in lipotoxic myotubes through L-cell–derived GLP-1 via ER stress–autophagy modulation - Do Su Lim; Seo Kyoung Park; Min Kyung Pyo; Jun Hwi Ko; A.M. Abd El-Aty; Ji Hoon Jeong; Kyoung-Tae Lee; Tae Woo Jung (Tissue and Cell, 2026)

Enhancing tenderness of Nelore (Bos indicus) beef through high-intensity ultrasound and papain: An integrative instrumental, microstructural, and sensory evaluation - Sarah Mafeis de Jesus; João Pedro Sousa do Vale; Murilo Ferreira Galliani; Chimenes Darlan Leal de Araújo; Maria Patricia Pereira Castro; Nilda Doris Montes Villanueva; Miriam Mabel Selani; Carmen Josefina Contreras Castillo (Meat Science, 2026)

Short-term air exposure triggers redox metabolic shifts in the reef-building coral Pavona cactus - Luiza de Castro Mastrangelo Dias; Marina Minari; Carol Cristina Vágula de Almeida Silva; Beatriz Rodrigues Guarinão; Luís Felipe Barcena Albertoni; Lucas do Nascimento Lima; Daniel C. Moreira; Marcelo Hermes-Lima; Helen Sadauskas-Henrique (Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, 2026)

First report of a carbapenemase gene blaOXA-181 harbored in a conjugative plasmid in Kluyvera sichuanensis isolated from spinach - Xu Yang; Jinkyung Kim; Nhu-Y Do; Xinhui Li; En Huang; Se-Ran Jun; Sun Hee Moon; Erin L. DiCaprio; Shuting Chen (International Journal of Food Microbiology, 2026)

The dynamical origin of millimetre-sized sporadic meteoroids - Tam Do; Peter Brown; Petr Pokorný (Icarus, 2026)

Shock wave formation in the thermosphere by an earthgrazing fireball: Empirical evidence for volatile-enhanced hydrodynamic shielding - Elizabeth A. Silber; Denis Vida; Miro Ronac Giannone; Jamie Shepherd; Sarah Albert; Daniel C. Bowman; Tammy Do; Margaret Campbell-Brown; Peter Jenniskens; Reynold E. Silber (Icarus, 2026)

Hydrothermal system of the Middle Atlas (Morocco): Hydrochemistry, structural controls, and emplacement model - El Mehdi Jeddi; Ahmed Ntarmouchant; Maria do Rosário Carvalho; Telmo M. Bento dos Santos; Mohamed Lahtani; Brahim Mali; Salma Zerouali Masror; Nahla Ntarmouchant; Mustapha Elabouyi; My Hachem Smaili; Ayman Agharabi; Ikrame Allaoui; et al. (Geothermics, 2026)

Mechanistic evaluation of cinnamon leaf oil as a natural intervention for inhibiting Salmonella Typhimurium biofilm formation on chicken and food-contact surfaces - Chowdhury Sanat Anjum Reem; Md Anamul Hasan Chowdhury; Md. Ashrafudoulla; Md. Ashikur Rahman; Sang-Do Ha (Food Research International, 2026)

Mist spraying vs. immersion of riboflavin for blue light-mediated photodynamic inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 - Young-Eun Cho; Do-Kyun Kim (Food Research International, 2026)

Citrus peel extract-incorporated gelatin/CMC films as an antiviral active packaging system against hepatitis A virus - Hyobin Lee; Sangha Han; Yein Moon; Hyeon Ji Lee; Ike Kang; Sang-Do Ha (Food Research International, 2026)

Long-term growth-mortality trade-offs of post-harvest silvicultural tending in Amazonian logging gaps - Raphael Lobato Prado Neves; Gustavo Schwartz; Luiz Fernandes Silva Dionisio; José do Carmo Alves Lopes (Forest Ecology and Management, 2026)

A comprehensive review on electrolyzed water-based synergistic treatments for microbial control and shelf-life extension in fresh produce and food systems - Syed Mohammad Ehsanur Rahman; Sarder Md Ariful Islam; Md. Ashikur Rahman; Md Mortuza Hossain; Md Jahid Hasan; Ramachandran Chelliah; Md Latiful Bari; Shuai Wei; Jun Wang; Su-Jung Yeon; Sang-Do Ha; Deog-Hwan Oh (Food Control, 2026)

Advancing pineapple (Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.) cultivar identification and genetic diversity assessment by high resolution melting analysis and SSR markers - Paula Roberta Costalonga Pereira; Rita Biltes; Caterina Villa; Joana Costa; José Aires Ventura; Maria do Carmo Pimentel Batitucci; Isabel Mafra (Food Control, 2026)

Recreational ketamine exposure disrupts redox and inflammatory homeostasis in salivary glands and plasma leading to salivary dysfunction - Emanuelly Camilly Soares Lima-da-Silva; Cristian Kallahan Silva Chagas; Wallacy Watson Pereira Melo; Ana Paula de Andrade Silva; Sabrina Carvalho Cartágenes; Nair Correia de Freitas Castro; Fernando Bezerra; Rommel Rodrigues Burbano; Antonio Hernandes Chaves-Neto; Renata Duarte Souza-Rodrigues; Cristiane do Socorro Ferraz Maia; Rafael Rodrigues Lima (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Corrigendum to ‘Maternal mobile phone use during pregnancy versus early childhood in relation to behavioral problems in preschool-aged children: A prospective cohort study’[Environ. Res. 306 (2026) 125314] - Hyunjoo Joo; Jonghyuk Choi; Hyungryul Lim; Hyung-Do Choi; Ae-Kyoung Lee; Jungick Moon; Mina Ha (Environmental Research, 2026)

Widespread neonicotinoid exposure in companion dogs reveals an emerging risk in urban chemical landscapes - Syed Wasim Sardar; Min-Ho Song; Ji-Ho Lee; Mi-Na Do; Ki-Tae Kim; Gyojin Choo; Jun-Tae Kim (Environmental Research, 2026)

Plastic debris as ecological drivers of green turtle microbiome and their connectivity with antibiotic resistance genes - Filipe Berbeti; Hugo Emiliano de Jesus; Katariny Pereira dos Santos; Vanessa Janoni; Larissa Araújo Nunes; Suzana Machado Guimarães; Flávia Lima do Carmo; Henrique Fragoso dos Santos (Environmental Pollution, 2026)

eDNA and biochemical analysis of macroalgal contribution to Korean ocean carbon storage - Yeonsu Shin; Ha-Neul Choi; Yu-Hee Seo; Hwajeong Lee; Jeong-Mi Do; Minkyoung Kim; Ho-Sung Yoon (Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 2026)

Dynamics of forest restoration in riparian ecosystems following tin mining in the Central Amazon - Marcele Farias Pereira; Marciel José Ferreira; Rodrigo de Souza Barbosa; Carlos Alexandre Costa Coelho; Wyler Frank Siqueira do Carmo; Gabriel dos Santos Cardoso; Julia Isabella de Matos Rodrigues; Walmer Bruno Rocha Martins (Ecological Engineering, 2026)

Unraveling the promotional roles of Ce in Cu-Ce/ZSM-5 catalyst for the selective catalytic oxidation of ammonia - Sein Hwang; Kyeongmin Baek; Hyeongdong Jung; Hyun Sub Kim; Do Heui Kim (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Diethylenetriamine-directed selective formation of carbon-confined ultrafine MoO2 nanocrystals via one-pot spray pyrolysis for highly reversible and long-life Li-ion anodes - Jae Seob Lee; Do Won Jeong; Jin Ung Kim; K.C. Bhamu; Eun-Uk Yu; Jong-Ho Moon; Rakesh Saroha; Jin Koo Kim; Sang Mun Jeong; Gi Dae Park; Won-Jun Jang; Dong-Won Kang; et al. (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

A multicopper oxidase from Paenibacillus polyethylenelyticus JNU01 oxidizes polyethylene - Seung-Do Yun; Seongmin Kim; Seong Jin An; Hyun-Woo Kim; Jin-Hee Cho; Hyeoncheol Francis Son; Chul-Ho Yun; Bong Hyun Sung; Gregg T. Beckham; Won Seok Chi; Chungoo Park; Soo-Jin Yeom (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Dynamic process assessment of methane dehydroaromatization: Bridging catalyst deactivation to economic and environmental viability - Chaewon Youn; Jangeon Roh; Do Heui Kim; Jonggeol Na (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Interfacial reactivity of Pd–VOx supported on ZSM-5 catalyst for low-temperature H2-SCR - Seongjun Lee; Jiseok Park; Do Yeong Kim; Yanggeun Ju; Hui Won Choi; Hyeonwoo Shin; Wo Bin Bae; Haehyun Min; Sang Woo Byun; Sung Bong Kang (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Carbon-support-dependent interfacial environments governing electrode activity and degradation in PEMFCs: Insights from distribution of relaxation time analysis - JunHwa Kwon; Sunjae Hwang; Donghoon Shin; Do Hyung Kweon; Pilsoo Choi; Hyean-Yeol Park; KwangSup Eom; Sung Ki Cho; Katie Heeyum Lim; Jong Geun Seong; Jong Hyun Jang; Segeun Jang; et al. (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Carbon, calcium carbonate, and nitrogen sources and distribution across mangrove forests: a case study from northeastern Brazil - Gabriel Henrique Maximo Clarindo Silva; Clarissa Buarque Vieira; Paula Renata Muniz Araújo; Valdomiro Severino de Souza Júnior; Michael P. Schmidt; Luiz Henrique Vieira Lima; Ana Dolores Santiago de Freitas; Plínio Barbosa de Camargo; Clístenes Williams Araújo do Nascimento; Caroline Miranda Biondi (CATENA, 2026)

Bridging soil mapping units and digital soil mapping through probability-driven machine learning: an uncertainty-aware framework for soil class prediction in Antarctica - Rafael G. Siqueira; Cássio M. Moquedace; Márcio R. Francelino; Carlos Ernesto G.R. Schaefer; Roberto F.M. Michel; Daniela Schmitz; Flávia R. Ferrari; Caroline Delpupo; Eduardo O. Senra; Heitor P. Palma; Daniel N. Krum; Fábio S. de Oliveira; et al. (CATENA, 2026)

Soil-geomorphology relationships in sedimentary plateau (semiarid region of Northeast Brazil) - Danielma Ferreira da Rocha; Davi do Vale Lopes; Damião Isaac de Lira; Anderson da Silva Santos; José João Lelis Leal de Souza; Grace Bungenstab Alves (CATENA, 2026)

Engineering robustness in hyperthermophilic acidification reactor through adaptive laboratory evolution of dairy manure microbiome - Meghana C Mendon; Shalini Abeysinghe; Sarah Witherrite; Do-Gyun Kim; Liang Yu; Shulin Chen (Bioresource Technology, 2026)

Prevalence and concentration of aflatoxins in sesame seeds: global systematic review and meta-analysis and human risk assessment - Yadolah Fakhri; Mansour Sarafraz; Somayyeh Dehghani; Mehran Erfani; Seyed Hamed Mirhoseini; Vahid Ranaei; Do-Youn Lee (Mycotoxin Research, 2026)

Influence of environmental and nutritional conditions on Nakaseomyces glabratus biofilm development in vitro - Gabriely Pereira da Silva; Pedro Filipe Carvalho Valentini; Douglas Roberto Monteiro; Juliano Pelim Pessan; Alberto Carlos Botazzo Delbem; Rosana Leal do Prado; Laís Salomão Arias (Archives of Microbiology, 2026)

Microplastics in coastal surface waters of Northern Vietnam: Characteristics, seasonal distribution, APCS-MLR-based source apportionment, and ecological risks - Thao Thanh Xuan Le; Trang Thu Thi Nguyen; Yen Thi Pham; Nguyen Tuan Minh; Linh Thi Nguyen; Long Duc Huynh; Manh Van Do (Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2026)

Corrigendum to ‘Antimicrobial and immunoprotective effects of Bacillus safensis BS22LVI against acute hepatopancreatic necrosis disease in whiteleg shrimp (Penaeus vannamei)’ [Aquaculture Volume 613 Part 1 2026 1 February 2026 743327] - Ju-Yeop Lee; Hyo-Young Kang; Jiyeon Park; Young-Ung Heo; Yoonhang Lee; Chumporn Soowannayan; Thanh Luan Nguyen; Do-Hyung Kim (Aquaculture, 2026)

Whole-genome characterization and host-associated pathogenicity of a Korean amphibian ranavirus belonging to the Asian FV3-like clade - Young Jin Park; Jun Woo Son; Taek Seon Kim; Mun-Gyeong Kwon; Yuno Do; Min Sun Kim (Aquaculture, 2026)

In Silico discovery and preliminary serological evaluation of an NcSRS2-derived synthetic peptide for the diagnosis of Neospora caninum in dogs and cattle - Maria Lorenza Leal Motta; Diogo Fonseca Soares Pereira; Juliana Rodrigues Moraes; Rodrigo Moreira Verly; Luís Fernando Pita Gondim; Clelton Aparecido dos Santos; Alexsandro Sobreira Galdino; Walderez Ornelas Dutra; Olindo Assis Martins-Filho; Lis Ribeiro do Valle Antonelli; Renato Andreotti; Ronaldo Alves Pinto Nagem; et al. (Veterinary Parasitology, 2026)

Unlocking public value: An institutional approach to technology transfer in Brazil's electricity RD&I framework - Hellen Caroline Benatti; Gabriel Marcuzzo do Canto Cavalheiro (Utilities Policy, 2026)

Hot dogs for snakes: alternative method for feeding coral snakes (Micrurus corallinus) maintained at Butantan Institute - Ana Carolina L. Ribeiro; Daniel R. Stuginski; Milene S. do Amaral e Luna; Fabiano A.S. da Silva; Luciana C. Rameh-de-Albuquerque; Kathleen F. Grego (Toxicon, 2026)

Real-time profiling of brazilin-induced cytotoxic responses in HepG2 cells and exosome-associated metabolic signaling under lipid accumulation - Seongje Hong; Yeon Jin Lim; Do Su Lim; Tae Woo Jung; Dokyoung Kim; Kyung Oh Jung (Tissue and Cell, 2026)

Evaluation of an in-vitro test protocol using a three-dimensional human buccal oral mucosal model to assess the oral medical devices - Ji-Yeon Hong; Hyo-Ju An; Min-Su Park; Do-Yeon Kim; Eun-Jung Lee; Marek Puskar; Christian Pellevoisin; Jae-Sung Kwon (Toxicology in Vitro, 2026)

Solitary extramedullary plasmacytoma in the larynx of a domestic cat - Wanessa S.N. Chiode; Gustavo da S. Schiavi; César Konno; João Victor P. Campos; Yann A. Azevedo; Layla C.P. Ferraz; Júlia S. Nishikawa; Christiane R. do P. Miranda; Juliana R. Moncayo; Isabela F. Gasparello; Alex J.S. de Souza (Topics in Companion Animal Medicine, 2026)

Global efficacy and moderating factors of essential oils in the control of anthracnose (Colletotrichum species) in mango (Mangifera indica L.): A systematic review and meta-analysis - Georgina David Manguana; Magali Haidée Pereira Martínez; Louves Lourino Manhique; Matheus Henrique Cardoso de Araújo; Edcarlos Camilo da Silva; Luciana Cordeiro do Nascimento (South African Journal of Botany, 2026)

Molecular insight into per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) sorption on mineral oxides in soil under varying geochemical conditions - Do Minh Huy; Inna Popova (Science of The Total Environment, 2026)

Tissue composition, physicochemical characteristics, and lipid profile of meat from lambs fed total mixed ration silage containing pornunça (Manihot sp.) - Rayanne Amorim Ferreira; Sheila Vilarindo de Sousa; Wesleyson Cristian Correia Viana; Laryssa Geovana Rocha do Amarante; Victor Diogo de Guerra Alves; Antonio Leandro Chaves Gurgel; Miguel Arcanjo Moreira Filho; Tairon Pannunzio Dias-Silva; Michelle de Oliveira Maia Parente; Leilson Rocha Bezerra; Marcos Jácome de Araújo (Small Ruminant Research, 2026)

Coral reef degradation is associated with gut microbiome shifts in the tomato anemonefish Amphiprion frenatus - Hai-Thanh Thi Nguyen; Viet Do Hung Dang; Dien Duc Tran; Anze Abram; Fabian Gösser; James Davis Reimer (Regional Studies in Marine Science, 2026)

Characterization of 23-bp and 12-bp insertion/deletion polymorphisms in the prion protein gene (PRNP) of Jeju Black cattle - Min-Ju Jeong; Sameeullah Memon; Kyoungtag Do; Nameun Kim; Byung-Hoon Jeong (Research in Veterinary Science, 2026)

Paleoproterozoic orogenic gold system in the Contendas-Mirante belt, São Francisco Craton, Brazil: Insights from lithogeochemistry, U–Pb detrital zircon geochronology, and geodynamic analysis - Ricardo Ramos Spreafico; Astrid Holzheid; Elson Paiva Oliveira; Carlos Marcello Dias Fernandes; Carlos Eduardo Ganade de Araujo; Fabiano Cruz do Livramento; Antônio Marcos Vitória de Moraes (Precambrian Research, 2026)

Characterization of practices influencing avian influenza virus transmission risk in live bird markets in Northern Vietnam - Van Dai Nguyen; Thi Hoa Pham; Anne Conan; Fiona Tomley; Damer Blake; Lorraine Chapot; Anh Tuan Han; Van Duc Do; Thanh Luan Nguyen; Dinh Ngoan Vu; Thi Thuy Hoang; Trang Huyen Nguyen; et al. (Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 2026)

Paleoenvironmental and paleoceanographic dynamics of Tethyan phosphogenesis on the Brazilian Margin: Insights from Campanian–Maastrichtian foraminiferal assemblages - Agathe Arrissa Noucoucouk; Robbyson Mendes Melo; Holes Pereira de Santana; Cleide Regina Moura da Silva; Maria Caroline do Nascimento; Enelise Katia Piovesan (Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology, 2026)

Early Cretaceous Ostracoda (Crustacea) from the Lisangou Formation in the Guyang Basin, North China: Implications for biostratigraphy and palaeoenvironment - Ya-Qiong Wang; Hua-Zheng Zhu; Robin J. Smith; Byung-Do Choi (Palaeoworld, 2026)

Nitrite reduction in mortadella using gamma irradiation and chitosan: effects on quality and Clostridium botulinum outgrowth - Onara Jandafet Sampaio Martins Magalhães; Isadora da Silva Ribeiro; Marcelo Stefanini Tanaka; Lorrany Ramos do Carmo; Roberta Hilsdorf Piccoli; Alcinéia de Lemos Souza Ramos; Eduardo Mendes Ramos (Meat Science, 2026)

Land tenure security and agroecological transitions: Evidence from a discrete choice experiment in Angola - José do Rosário; Hycenth Tim Ndah; Carlos Marques; Lívia Madureira (Land Use Policy, 2026)

Integrated hydro-environmental assessment of the Parnaíba River Basin: Interactions among streamflow, groundwater, and land use - Aline do Vale Figueiredo Barbosa; Sandra Isay Saad; Gabriel Brito Costa; Maria Helena Constantino Spyrides; Melquizedek Rafael Duarte da Silva; Karinne Reis Deusdará Leal; Giulliana Karine Gabriel Cunha; Jonathan Mota da Silva (Journal of South American Earth Sciences, 2026)

Radiographic and morphological prevalence of dorsopalmar hoof distortions in Brazilian high-performance racehorses - Mayara Gomes Correa; Jéssica Fontana de Magalhães; Julia Renault Baeta Guedes; Armando de Mattos Carvalho; Luiz Alberto do Lago; Alexandre Augusto de Oliveira Gobesso; Beatriz Nogueira Ferreira; Fernanda Pereira de Almeida Manzano de Campos; Reinaldo de Campos; Rafael Resende Faleiros (Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 2026)

MnFe2O4-catalyzed ammonium persulfate/ultrasound activation for bacterial inactivation in water: Reactive species, matrix effects, and catalyst behavior - Se-Rim Lee; Do-Kyun Kim (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026)

Highly efficient and magnetically recoverable CoFe2O4/MIL-101 (Fe)/rGO nanocomposite for boosting tetracycline photo-coupled catalytic degradation - Anh-Tuan Phan; Tran-Bao Pham; Phuc-Quan Do; Thu-Hien Le; Thi-Duyen To; Dinh-Trinh Tran (Journal of Environmental Sciences, 2026)

Reactor type impacts thermosonication inactivation kinetics of Lacticaseibacillus casei in postbiotic orange beverage - Cristiano Silva do Nascimento; Filipa Vinagre Marques Silva; Sueli Rodrigues (Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies, 2026)

Application of 172-nm excimer lamp for biofilm inhibition in Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium - Ha-Eon Kim; Do-Kyun Kim (Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies, 2026)

Relict landscapes and fluvial landforms: Catastrophic outflow following a major late Messinian base-level fall - Dia Ninkabou; Julien Gargani; Christian Gorini; Jean-Loup Rubino; Roger Urgeles; Romain Pellen; Damien Do Couto; Alexandre Lethiers; Bilal Haq; Jimmy Moneron (Geomorphology, 2026)

Sugar supplementation is associated with temporal profiles of metabolite accumulation and strain-specific transcriptional responses in kimchi - Yeon Bee Kim; Jieun Choi; Sohee Nam; Joon Yong Kim; Mi-Ja Jung; Jisu Lee; Yujin Kim; Seong Woon Roh; Jeong Ui Yun; Min Ji Lee; Se Hee Lee; Do Yup Lee; et al. (Food Chemistry, 2026)

Antibiofilm potential of natural agent Coenzyme Q0 against gram-negative pathogens on shrimp and processing surfaces - Shirin Akter; Md. Ashikur Rahman; Md. Ashrafudoulla; Meidistria Tandi Rapak; Moon Yein; Hae Jeong Yoon; Sang-Do Ha (Food Microbiology, 2026)

Modeling northeastern Brazilian swells combining onshore microseismic noise, oceanographic, and meteorological data - Maria Rayla dos Santos; Aderson Farias do Nascimento; Weber Andrade Gonçalves; Marcio Machado Cintra; Marcus André Silva (Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 2026)

The role of native and invasive oysters as ecosystem engineers on tropical rocky shores: Impacts on biodiversity and trophic structure - Gabriela Alves Bonfim do Carmo Silva; Mateus Abreu Tavares de Mattos; Nathália Giuntini Barra; Camila Augusto Puga; Helena Passeri Lavrado; Andrea de Oliveira Ribeiro Junqueira (Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 2026)

Microplastics and the Anthropocene: Towards a new class of planetary markers - Juliana A. Ivar do Sul; Janika Reineccius; Colin N. Waters; Jan Zalasiewicz; Joanna J. Waniek (Earth-Science Reviews, 2026)

Particle-in-cell simulations of quantum plasmas - Gregory K. Ngirmang; Hue T.B. Do; Guangxin Liu; Michel Bosman; Lin Wu (Computer Physics Communications, 2026)

Microplastics selectively modify ranavirus-driven physiological disruption and gut microbiome restructuring in amphibians - Jun-Kyu Park; Ji-Eun Lee; Jun-Sung Kim; Min Sun Kim; Yuno Do (Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part C: Toxicology & Pharmacology, 2026)

Room-temperature CoxB/CoyO Heterostructure coating for defect-engineered MnO2 cathodes in aqueous zinc-ion batteries - Seong Kwan Kim; Do Yeon Kim; Myung-Jun Kwak; Youngho Jin; Seung-Keun Park; Gyucheol Choi; Chihyun Hwang; Haeseong Jang (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Magnetically recoverable Prussian blue−Fe3O4−resorcinol-formaldehyde spheres for cesium ion adsorption from aqueous solution: in situ synthesis and enhanced uptake performance - Toshihide Horikawa; Daiki Shirai; Shunsuke Konishi; D.D. Do (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Methane-pyrolysis-driven interfacial carbon reconstruction for durable high-kinetics silicon anodes with extension to end-of-life photovoltaic silicon - Younghwon Kim; Hyunsub Shin; Buseong Kim; Geunhyeong Kim; Harim Jeong; Younghwan Im; Byeong Sub Kwak; Jeong Yeon Do; Namgyu Son; Hojun Moon; Misook Kang (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Antagonistic concave–convex bio-triboelectric nanogenerator with gap-based and gapless architectures for self-powered smart sleep monitoring - Thien Truong Le; Quang Huy Do; Dong Hai Le; Nhat Minh Tran; Van Tan Bui; Dai Lam Tran; Thu Ha Le; Van-Tien Bui (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Simulation of a pyrolysis plant for tropical agricultural residues: biochar yield analysis and influence of feedstock properties - Jesus Glaubert da Conceição Santos; Alanderson Arthu Araújo Alves; Darliane Cristina Soares de Souza; Lucas Henrique Gomes de Medeiros; José Alves de Lima Neto; Lívia Christina de Araújo Silva Moura; Nathan Sombra Evangelista; Frederico Ribeiro do Carmo (Bioresource Technology, 2026)

Antimicrobial resistance profiles of bacterial pathogens from feline urinary tract infections in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Barbara Barreto Oliveira; Camila Alves Maia da Silva; Izabella Brito de Souza; Milena Gomes Cabral; Bianca Costa Silva; Beatriz Rodrigues Pellegrina Soares; Juliana Silva do Nascimento; Thais Abrantes Rodrigues; Fulvio Martins Ambrosio Aquino; Waldemir Silva de Aguiar; Mariana Severo Ramundo (Veterinary Research Communications, 2026)
This study characterized the bacterial epidemiology and antimicrobial resistance profiles of 448 isolates recovered from feline urine cultures in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, between 2020 and 2024. Antimicrobial susceptibility was assessed by disk diffusion and interpreted according to CLSI VET01S and Brazilian Committee on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (BrCAST) breakpoints. Escherichia coli was the predominant pathogen (45.1%), followed by Proteus spp. (16.3%) and Klebsiella spp. (12.5%). Resistance to antimicrobials recommended as first-line options by the ISCAID guidelines was frequent among E. coli isolates, including trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (57.2%), cephalexin (52.5%), and amoxicillin-clavulanate (43.9%). Veterinary fluoroquinolones showed moderate resistance (enrofloxacin 28.5%, marbofloxacin 20.9%), while nitrofurantoin resistance reached 37.7%. Third-generation cephalosporins and carbapenems retained the highest activity (ceftazidime 13.2%; meropenem 0%). Multidrug resistance (MDR) was observed in 55.8% of all isolates, with the highest prevalence in Proteus spp. (79.5%) and E. coli (57.9%). Resistance to third-generation cephalosporins was detected in 22.8% of E. coli isolates, and carbapenem resistance was detected in 5 isolates from different species. These findings indicate that resistance to first-line agents is common in feline uropathogens in this setting and support the routine use of urine culture and antibiotic susceptibility testing to guide antimicrobial therapy.

Cardiovascular biomarkers in feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy phenotype: evidence from the last decade - Felipe Gaia de Sousa; Ruthnea Aparecida Lázaro Muzzi; Fernanda do Carmo Magalhães; Roberto Baracat de Araújo; Rafael Resende Faleiros; Suzane Lilian Beier (Veterinary Research Communications, 2026)
The hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) phenotype is the most common feline cardiovascular condition, characterized by myocardial hypertrophy and variable hemodynamic changes, with diagnosis primarily based on echocardiography. However, cardiovascular biomarkers have gained increasing importance in the diagnostic assessment of the HCM phenotype. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the utility of cardiovascular-related biomarkers in the diagnosis of HCM in cats, in order to determine their clinical potential and utility. A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science over a last decade (January 2015 – June 2025). Study selection was performed by a single reviewer, and risk-of-bias assessment by two reviewers using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) tools. Studies providing relevant data on the use of cardiovascular biomarkers in cats with the HCM phenotype were included. Data regarding study design, population characteristics, biomarker type, and clinical associations were extracted and analyzed. Out of 220 initially screened studies, 63 met the inclusion criteria and the majority were considered of high methodological quality with low risk of bias. The most frequently reported biomarkers were N-terminal pro–B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and cardiac troponin I (cTnI), both commonly associated with clinical status, echocardiographic findings, and prognostic risk. Other emerging biomarkers, including molecular and genetic markers related to myocardial remodeling and fibrosis, demonstrated potential clinical utility, although further investigation is still required. Overall, despite robust scientific evidence, biomarkers play an adjunctive role in the evaluation of the feline HCM phenotype. Echocardiography remains the gold standard for definitive diagnosis.

Molecular characterization of Cytauxzoon brasiliensis in domestic cats (Felis catus) from Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil: hematological findings - Ellen Meireles Brandão; Jônathan David Ribas Chagas; Isadora dos Santos Dias; Thaís Silva Oliveira; Gilliard do Nascimento Ferreira; Aroldo de Souza Junior; Huarrisson Azevedo Santos; Matheus Dias Cordeiro; Cláudia Bezerra da Silva; Bruna de Azevedo Baêta (Veterinary Research Communications, 2026)
Cytauxzoon spp. are tick-borne haemoprotozoans that infect domestic and wild felids and are of increasing relevance in veterinary medicine and epidemiology of vector-borne pathogens. In Brazil, the genetic diversity of these agents in wild felids has been progressively expanded, culminating in the description of Cytauxzoon brasiliensis . However, the occurrence of this species in domestic cats is unknown. Therefore, the present study aimed to detect and molecularly characterize C. brasiliensis in domestic cats from the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and to describe the main hematological findings observed in positive animals. A total of 404 blood samples from domestic cats were analyzed using nested PCR targeting the 18S rRNA gene, followed by molecular characterization using the mitochondrial cytB gene. Positive samples were subjected to similarity, phylogenetic, and haplotype diversity analyses. Hematological data from positive animals were also evaluated, along with differential molecular diagnoses for other hemoparasites and infectious agents. Four samples (~ 1%) were positive for Cytauxzoon sp. in the 18S rRNA-based assay, and three showed intraerythrocytic inclusions suggestive of piroplasms in blood smears. The sequences obtained clustered phylogenetically with isolates previously identified as C. brasiliensis in Brazilian wild felids, confirming the presence of this agent in domestic cats. Hematological analyses revealed thrombocytopenia in all four positive animals, anemia in two animals, and variable leukocyte abnormalities. No molecular detection of Bartonella spp., hemoplasmas, members of the family Anaplasmataceae, or Leishmania infantum chagasi , was observed. These results demonstrate, for the first time, the infection of domestic cats by C. brasiliensis in the state of Rio de Janeiro and reinforce the need to include this agent in the differential diagnosis of feline hemoparasitoses. In addition, the findings suggest that infection may be associated with relevant hematological alterations, although studies including a larger number of animals and a more robust clinical-epidemiological design are still needed to clarify its actual pathogenic impact on the host.

First case of canine paraprostatic infection caused by a high-risk ST147 Klebsiella pneumoniae harboring multiple extended-spectrum-β-lactamase genes - Natalia C. Gaeta; Roberto Rodrigues da Rosa Filho; Carine Vieira do Amaral; Willian Seiji Honda; Jéssica Guilhem Alves; Lais Medrado do Nascimento; Carolina de Oliveira Ghirelli; Amanda Haisi; João Pessoa Araújo (Veterinary Research Communications, 2026)
Multidrug-resistant (MDR) Klebsiella pneumoniae , particularly high-risk clones such as sequence type (ST) 147, have been increasingly reported worldwide. However, data on their occurrence in reproductive disorders of companion animals remain limited. This study describes, for the first time, an extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing K. pneumoniae ST147 isolated from a canine paraprostatic abscess. The isolate (UNISA-DOG-2025) was characterized by antimicrobial susceptibility testing and whole-genome sequencing. Phenotypic analysis revealed an MDR profile, supported by the detection of multiple resistance genes, including β-lactamases ( bla CTX−M−8 , bla CTX−M−15 , bla OXA−1 , bla OXA−9 ), as well as determinants conferring resistance to aminoglycosides, quinolones, sulfonamides, tetracyclines, and trimethoprim. Several of these genes were located on an in silico predicted conjugative IncM1 plasmid, suggesting potential for horizontal dissemination. Phylogenomic analysis demonstrated close relatedness to globally distributed ST147 strains, predominantly associated with human infections. To our knowledge, this is the first report of K. pneumoniae ST147 causing a canine paraprostatic abscess. These findings highlight the clinical relevance of MDR Enterobacterales in canine reproductive disorders and reinforce the need for antimicrobial stewardship and genomic surveillance in veterinary medicine.

Past, present, and future distribution of Paspalum notatum Flüggé reveals South American grassland dynamics - Francisco M. Luna; Gisela M. Via do Pico; M. Celeste Silvestri; Alan V. Stewart; Eric J. Martínez; Carlos A. Acuña (Plant Ecology, 2026)

Food Waste Management in Urban Areas: A Case Study in João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil - Mariana Moreira de Oliveira; Audrey Tanguy; Igor do Nascimento Quaresma; Joácio de Araújo Morais Júnior; Sebastião Roberto Soares; Armando Borges de Castilhos Júnior; Rémy Bayard (International Journal of Environmental Research, 2026)

Combined use of Beauveria bassiana and the predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus to suppress Tetranychus urticae on greenhouse-grown sweet pepper - Miguel Michereff-Filho; Rogerio Biaggioni Lopes; Paloma Alves da Silva; Elisangela Gomes Fidelis; Atos Mendes do Vale (Experimental and Applied Acarology, 2026)
Predatory mites and invertebrate-pathogenic fungi are important biological control tools for managing populations of the two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae , in horticultural field crops. Here, we evaluated strategies for the combined use of a mite-pathogenic strain of Beauveria bassiana and Neoseiulus californicus to suppress T. urticae populations on sweet pepper plants. First, we compared the performance of both biocontrol agents, applied alone or in combination, under greenhouse conditions. A decline in T. urticae populations was observed 7 days after the release of the predatory mite (53–62%), the application of fungal conidia (77–81%), and their combined use (73–81%). However, in the combined treatment, N. californicus abundance was lower on plants sprayed with B. bassiana than on unsprayed plants. We then evaluated a temporal selectivity strategy in lab and greenhouse conditions, releasing the predatory mite at varying intervals after fungal application, to improve T. urticae suppression. Intervals of 6 days between B. bassiana conidia application and N. californicus release, under both laboratory and greenhouse conditions, substantially reduced the negative effects of the fungus on the predatory mite. These findings indicate that the combined use of these biological control agents requires a well-defined sequential application strategy to maximize T. urticae suppression by the predatory mite.

Seasonal dynamics of coffee leaf rust in highland areas in the Brazilian Northeast and its management using fungicides and resistant genotypes - Janisson Bispo Lino; Rejane do Livramento Freitas-Lopes; Alexandre Sandri Capucho; Ueder Pedro Lopes (Australasian Plant Pathology, 2026)
In the state of Pernambuco, Brazil, coffee has been grown in highland areas, whose climatic conditions differ from other typically producing regions. Despite the large number of small coffee producers and the production potential, there is no information on coffee leaf rust (CLR) epidemic and its management in this region. Thus, this study established the CLR progress curve in highland areas of Brazilian Northeast, and to evaluated some strategies to control the disease, including the use of fungicides and coffee resistant genotypes. In this study, the CLR epidemic showed a temporal progress that differed from the typical production regions in Brazil, starting between April and May, and achieving the maximum intensity between August and September. This progress coincided with the rainy period in the region. The effectiveness of the fungicides to control the disease was variable, and the most effective control was obtained with the application of flutriafol via soil in April, at the beginning of the rainy season. Some coffee genotypes (Tupi IAC 1669-20, Obatã IAC 1669-20, and Katipó) showed resistance to CLR, and should be preferentially cultivated in the highland areas. Our results provide valuable information on CLR in highland areas in Brazilian Northeast. This information will help coffee growers to establish disease management strategies, aiming at an effective control and, consequently, an increased yield in the region.

A simple algebraic expression can determine if a drug’s clearance is non-specific or target-mediated - Liam V Brown; Alberto Ippolito; Mark Penney; Rhys DO Jones (Journal of Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics, 2026)

Chronostratigraphy of the Upper Jurassic–Lower Cretaceous Vaca Muerta Formation at the Alto Río Grande area (Las Tapaderas and Las Loicas sections), Mendoza, Argentina - María Paula Iglesia Llanos; Diego A. Kietzmann; Ricardo I.F. Trindade; Janine Araújo do Carmo; Daniele Brandt; João Pedro Rodriguez Pinto; Matías Naselli; Anabel Gómez (Cretaceous Research, 2026)

Cooperative Chemical Biosynthesis of Tetrodotoxin: Evidence from Marine Microbial Contributors - Pham Thi Hai Ha; Kim Do-Hyung; Nguyen Thanh Luan (Marine Biotechnology, 2026)

Biodegradation of Diuron By Indigenous Soil Bacteria Isolated From Herbicide-contaminated Sites - Kadidja Ianne do Vale Almeida; Paulo Sérgio Fernandes das Chagas; Caio Álisson Diniz da Silva; Victória Késsia Silva Araújo; Bianca Pietra Santos Diniz; Francisco Sérvulo de Oliveira Carvalho; Jarlan Lucas dos Santos Silva; Ana Lara Alves Ferreira Landim; Luiz Fernando de Sousa Antunes; Caio Augusto Martins Aires; Rafael Wesley Bastos; Marcia Michelle de Queiroz Ambrosio; et al. (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)
Residual herbicides are widely used in weed management; however, their persistence in the environment can lead to agronomic and ecological impacts. This study assessed bacterial isolates obtained from sugarcane soil with a history of diuron exposure for their ability to increase diuron dissipation under controlled conditions. Forty-two bacterial isolates were obtained, of which 18 tolerated the commercial formulation at 1,000 mg L −1 . In vitro assays identified isolates 7, 10, and 40 as the highest-performing isolates, with diuron reductions of 47.49%, 46.39%, and 43.86%, respectively. In autoclaved-soil microcosms, total diuron dissipation after 42 days reached 65.89%, 65.30%, and 65.81% for isolates 3, 7, and 35, respectively, compared with 52.91% in the uninoculated control; these values correspond to absolute increases of 12.98, 12.39, and 12.90 percentage points above the control. The estimated half-life decreased from 40.41 days in the control to 22.14, 22.60, and 22.29 days for isolates 3, 7, and 35, respectively. DCPMU (3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1-methylurea) and DCA (3,4-dichloroaniline) were detected during incubation. The higher DCPMU levels are consistent with an initial N-demethylation step, whereas DCA was detected mainly at later sampling times and was not consistently increased by inoculation. Thus, the data support diuron transformation and increased dissipation but do not demonstrate complete degradation, mineralization, or detoxification. MALDI-TOF MS protein profiling provided provisional taxonomic matches for the selected isolates; no sequence-based confirmation was performed. The findings identify numbered isolates for further controlled evaluation, while sequence confirmation, biosafety assessment, metabolite-fate studies, and validation in non-sterile soil are required before any applied use.

First Reported Neonatal Invasive Candidozyma auris (Candida auris) Infection in Brazil: Successful Management, Evolving Amphotericin B Resistance, and Infection Containment - Angelica Zaninelli Schreiber; Ana Luisa Perini Leme Giordano; Barbara Cipulo Legabão; Lais Pontes; Edson Aparecido da Luz; Giuliana D’Angelo Moreno; Gisele Giuliane Guedes; Stefânia Lucizani Pacífico; Mariana Marques Fernandes Moreira de Souza; Tânia Sueli de Andrade; Carolina Carvalho Ribeiro do Valle; Jamil Pedro de Siqueira Caldas (Mycopathologia, 2026)

Geraniol disrupts mature MRSA biofilms on venous catheters and shows synergistic activity with oxacillin against planktonic cells - Lisandra Juvêncio da Silva; Vitória Pessoa de Farias Cabral; Lara Elloyse Almeida Moreira; Daniel Sampaio Rodrigues; Leilson Carvalho de Oliveira; Maria Janielly Castelo Branco Silveira; Elaine Aires de Lima; Dávylla Rênnia Saldanha Pinheiro; Sarah Alves Barbosa; Cecília Rocha da Silva; Lívia Gurgel do Amaral Valente Sá; João Batista de Andrade Neto; et al. (Biofouling, 2026)

Bioprospecting Chromobacterium violaceum for bioremediation: an alternative to environmental lead pollution - Feliphe Lacerda Souza de Alencar; Julio Alejandro Navoni; Daniel Chaves de Lima; Rodrigo Soares Caldeira Brant; Viviane Souza do Amaral (World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2026)
Lead pollution is a major environmental concern, but current decontamination technologies remain limited due to high costs. Therefore, alternative biotechnological processes have been successfully developed and applied due to their reduced cost and lower aggressiveness in the environment. The remarkable adaptive versatility of Chromobacterium violaceum in metal-contaminated environments makes this bacterium a promising candidate for Pb bioremediation. Therefore, the reference strain C. violaceum ATCC 12,472 and the environmental isolate C. violaceum SCV1, the first strain of this species isolated from a Brazilian area with natural Pb occurrence, were evaluated for Pb resistance under different Pb concentrations and exposure times. Pb biosorption was assessed by scanning electron microscopy, while strain-specific protein profiles were characterized using tandem mass spectrometry-based proteomic analysis. The results obtained revealed the potential of C. violaceum to perform lead bioremediation. Scanning electron microscopy analysis confirmed the biosorption of lead by C. violaceum strains. C. violaceum SCV1 was able to remove up to 40% more lead concentration when compared to ATCC 12,472 which suggested adaptation through natural selection process of C. violaceum SCV1. Proteome analysis revealed 1531 proteins, of which several are candidates for lead bioremediation. This is the first study on the resistance proteomics of C. violaceum against lead. The acclimatization of the bacteria linked to the identification of several proteins related to: biosorption; efflux and ionic uptake (bioaccumulation); biomolecule transport; and biomethylation, point out to this organism as a potential lead bioremediation agent.

Seasonal, morphodynamic, and vegetation drivers of ghost crab (Ocypode quadrata) populations on subtropical sandy beaches - Julia Gomes do Vale; Samira Chahad-Ehlers; Germano Henrique Costa Barrilli; Diego Ferreira Gomes; Odete Rocha; Joaquim Olinto Branco (Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2026)
Sandy beach ecosystems are increasingly affected by climatic variability and human pressures. The ghost crab Ocypode quadrata is widely used as a bioindicator of environmental conditions on sandy beaches. However, important gaps remain in understanding how natural sources of variability, such as seasonality and beach morphodynamics, influence its population dynamics. We evaluated seasonal and spatial variation in burrow density, biomass, carapace dimensions, and body condition, used here as morphological and population descriptors of O. quadrata , along morphodynamic gradient of sandy beaches in southern Brazil. Biomass and carapace dimensions, obtained through direct census, varied significantly among beaches and seasons, with higher values generally recorded on the reflective beach during summer, whereas intermediate and dissipative beaches showed higher values during winter. In contrast, body condition consistently peaked in autumn across all beaches. Burrow density, estimated through indirect census, did not vary significantly across seasons or beaches, but was positively associated with vegetation area, as were the other descriptors examined. These findings suggest that seasonal dynamics and habitat characteristics, including vegetation area, may be associated with variation in O. quadrata population descriptors across beaches differing in morphodynamic condition. Accounting for these natural sources of variability may support more reliable use of O. quadrata as a bioindicator in sandy beach ecosystems.

Relationships among soil chemical properties, plant physiological responses, and rice (Oryza sativa L.) performance under irrigation salinity - Nguyen Xuan Loc; Nguyen Tran Trung Thanh; Phan Thi Thanh Tuyen; Do Thi My Phuong (Plant and Soil, 2026)

Moderate reduction–induced spontaneous CoO anchoring on NiMo oxide electrodes for synergistic water dissociation and efficient bubble detachment in alkaline hydrogen evolution - Kyeong Su Kim; Jaeho Byeon; Dayoung Kwon; Do Yeon Kim; Hoyoung Kim; Agni Raj Koirala; Joongjai Panpranot; Kyeounghak Kim; Wooyul Kim; Jinwoo Lee; Doh C. Lee (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Nearshore aquaculture monitoring in the southern coast of South Korea using Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 data fusion and deep learning - Seo Jin Kim; Hahn Chul Jung; Do-Hyun Hwang; Seung Jun Lee; Moung-Jin Lee; Ahreum Jang; Moonsuk Lee (Aquacultural Engineering, 2026)

The transition from core urban areas to mega-region urbanization and land surface temperature changes: A case study in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City - Anh Ngoc Thi Do; Toan Quang Le; Tuyet Anh Thi Do; Van The Pham (Advances in Space Research, 2026)

Water, soil, and nutrient losses related to surface runoff in conventional and conservationist horticultural systems - Carolina do Nascimento Longhi; Luke Gatiboni; André Luiz Darold Spazzini; Douglas Luiz Grando; Douglas Adams Weiler; Gustavo Brunetto; Cláudia Alessandra Peixoto de Barros; João Paulo Gonsiorkiewicz Rigon; Luiz Felipe Marciano; Emerson Gabriel Cardoso dos Passos; João Alberto Lemos da Silva; Djalma Eugênio Schmitt (Journal of Soils and Sediments, 2026)
Purpose This study aimed to quantify the losses of water, soil, and nutrients through surface runoff during natural rainfall events and to evaluate different soil management systems for garlic cultivation. Methods The experiment was conducted using a clayey Cambisol in 2023 and 2024. The crop sequence included cover crops before garlic during autumn/winter, followed by common beans in summer. The treatments included were as follows: (i) CT: conventional tillage with soil disturbance and no cover crops before garlic; (ii) BO: garlic over black oat residue; (iii) FR: garlic over forage radish; and (iv) WP: garlic over winter pea, with the three cover crops cultivated under a no-tillage (NT) system. The galvanized plates delimited the runoff area (4.25 m²), directing surface flow to the collectors. After each rainfall event, the losses of water, soil, total nitrogen (N T ), total organic carbon (TOC), and soluble and total phosphorus (P SOL and P T , respectively) were determined. Results Water loss was 127% greater in 2023, with losses of N T , TOC, and P SOL being 84%, 21%, and 155% higher, respectively, than in 2024. Compared with the CT system, the NT system reduced soil loss by approximately 46%, regardless of the cover crop used. The greatest water, soil, and nutrient losses occurred in garlic (94%) in 2023 and in beans (74%) in 2024. The P T concentration in the runoff was 22 and 66 times higher than the limit specified under environmental legislation in 2023 and 2024, respectively. Conclusion Cover crops effectively reduced soil losses but were less effective at mitigating water and nutrient losses through surface runoff.

Decoupling bioaccumulation and trophic transfer: nanoatrazine accumulates in microalgae but shows limited transfer to zooplankton - Ana Paula Andrade Braga; José Henrique Vallim; Mara Denise Luck Mendes; Vítor Oliveira Levanteza; Márcia Regina Assalin; Marley Mendonça Tavares; Leonardo Fernandes Fraceto; Anderson do Espírito Santo Pereira; Vera Lucia Scherholz Salgado de Castro (Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2026)
Nanoformulations of pesticides have been proposed as a strategy to improve agricultural efficiency while potentially reducing environmental contamination. However, little is known about the bioaccumulation and trophic transfer of nanopesticides in aquatic food webs. In this study, the bioaccumulation of poly(ε-caprolactone)-encapsulated nanoatrazine (nATZ-PCL) was evaluated in the microalga Raphidocelis subcapitata , as well as its potential transfer to the zooplanktonic consumer Daphnia magna through dietary and direct exposure pathways. Physicochemical characterization demonstrated that the nATZ-PCL presented relative stability under most tested conditions, although aggregation behavior was observed in the algal culture medium over time. Atrazine accumulation was detected in R. subcapitata , particularly under EC 25 exposure conditions in the absence of natural organic matter (NOM). In contrast, atrazine was not detected above the analytical detection limit in D. magna following either dietary exposure with pre-exposed algae or direct exposure in reconstituted medium. The results suggest that nanoparticle aggregation, reduced bioavailability, limited assimilation efficiency, and depuration processes may have restricted the trophic transfer of nATZ-PCL to the primary consumer. These findings demonstrate that bioaccumulation in primary producers does not necessarily imply efficient transfer across aquatic trophic levels and contribute to a better understanding of the environmental behavior of nATZ-PCL in aquatic systems.

Reversible effects of tricaine methanesulfonate (MS-222) in behavior and cardiac activity in the Amazonian Flag Tetra Hyphessobrycon heterorhabdus - Yure Jefferson da Cruz do Nascimento; Danilo Serrão Moutinho; Irina Sofia Cardoso de Carvalho; Erika Monteiro; Liane Rodrigues Galvão de Cristo; Lucas Raphael Silva Borges; Halisson Matheus Farias do Nascimento; Lílian Lund Amado; Moisés Hamoy (Aquaculture International, 2026)
Tricaine methanesulfonate (MS-222) is one of the most widely used anesthetics in aquaculture management procedures and the ornamental fish trade; however, at excessive concentrations, it may induce undesirable physiological responses in fish. Thus, we evaluated the safety and reversibility of MS-222–induced anesthesia in the Amazonian flag tetra, Hyphessobrycon heterorhabdus . Fish were subjected to immersion baths at concentrations of 50, 75, 100, and 125 mg·L⁻ 1 for 5 min, followed by recovery in clean water. Behavioral effects and heart rate were assessed through electrocardiographic (ECG) recordings. Fish exhibited a longer latency to loss of postural reflex at 50 and 75 mg·L⁻ 1 (180–200 s), in contrast to 100 and 125 mg·L⁻ 1 (60–100 s). However, upon transfer to clean water, animals treated with 50 and 75 mg·L⁻ 1 recovered the postural reflex rapidly (100–120 s), whereas recovery was slower at 125 mg·L⁻ 1 (240–280 s). ECG tracings demonstrated a concentration-dependent reduction in heart rate, accompanied by increased duration of the R–R, P–Q, and S–T intervals, as well as the QRS complex. However, anesthesia did not alter the amplitude of the cardiac electrical impulse in the fish. After recovery, ECG components returned to baseline parameters similar to those of the control group, with no subsequent irregularities in cardiac rhythm. Therefore, it is concluded that the most effective concentrations of MS-222 for H. heterorhabdus range from 75 to 100 mg·L⁻ 1 , considering response time and amount of substance used, thereby providing a safe window for anesthetic induction in this species.

Land-use impacts on Amazon and Atlantic rainforest coastal ecosystems revealed by multiple biogeochemical markers - Échily Sartori; Cristiane dos Santos Vergilio; Tassiana S.G. Serafim; Diego Lacerda; Luiza Silva do Nascimento; Pedro Vianna Gatts; Mariana Freitas; Jamile Tamer Nasser; Marcelo Gomes de Almeida; César C. Martins; Nils E. Asp; Carlos Eduardo de Rezende (Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2026)

Description and phylogenetic placement of Dorrigocosa, a new genus of Venoniinae (Araneae: Lycosidae) from Australia - André Wanderley do Prado; Luis Norberto Piacentini (Zoologischer Anzeiger, 2026)

Between sand and salt: phylogeography of the Australian salt lake wolf spider Lycosa salifodina (Araneae: Lycosidae) - Tom Ole Heidenreich; Volker W. Framenau; André Wanderley do Prado; Danilo Harms (Zoologischer Anzeiger, 2026)

Advances in nanoscale engineering of cyclotides: Overcoming biological barriers toward precision therapeutics - Tien_Thuy Dang; Tuong_Ha Do (Toxicon, 2026)

Socioenvironmental, socioeconomic, and public management indicators as predictors of scorpionism in Brazil - Randyson da Silva Pinheiro; Igor Ferreira do Nascimento; André Felipe de Araújo Lira; Roseli Farias Melo de Barros; Paulo Roberto Ramalho Silva (Toxicon, 2026)

Influence of chemotype on the chemical composition, antioxidant activity and in vitro cytotoxicity of Ageratum conyzoides essential oil - Carla Janaina R.M. do Rosário; Amanda M. Teles; Klinger Antonio da F. Rodrigues; Pablo Luis B. Figueiredo; Viviane Correa S. Coimbra; Cláudia Q. da Rocha (South African Journal of Botany, 2026)

Cover crops shape soil microbiome and ecological interactions in the soybean rhizosphere under long-term no-till - Caio César Gomes Freitas; Carolinne Rosa de Carvalho; Nariane de Andrade; Rafael Lima Oliveira; Victor Lucas Vieira Prudêncio Araújo; Felipe Martins do Rêgo Barros; João Henrique dos Santos Ferreira; José Roberto Portugal; Carlos Alexandre Costa Crusciol; Fernando Dini Andreote (Soil and Tillage Research, 2026)

Retraction notice to “Effect of dissolved organic carbon from sludge, Rice straw and spent coffee ground biochar on the mobility of arsenic in soil” [Sci. Total Environ. 636 (2018) 1241-1248] - Hye-Bin Kim; Seon-Hee Kim; Eun-Ki Jeon; Do-Hyung Kim; Daniel C.W. Tsang; Daniel S. Alessi; Eilhann E. Kwon; Kitae Baek (Science of The Total Environment, 2026)

Microbiota under bloom stress: A review and meta-analysis of bloom-associated cyanopeptides, environmental stressors, and microbial shifts in free-living and host gut microbiomes - Mathias Ahii Chia; Adriana Sturion Lorenzi; Micheline Kézia Cordeiro-Araújo; Suleiman Dauda; Zainab Abdullahi; Regina Anya Otogo; Zubeidat Precious Ahmed; Elizabeth Abdulmalik; Maria Onma Onaji; Maria do Carmo Bittencourt-Oliveira; Viviane Moschini Carlos; Triantafyllos Kaloudis; et al. (Science of The Total Environment, 2026)

Understanding black mass: Fundamental characterisation for optimal lithium-ion battery recycling - Kwok Kiong Chan; Minh Phuong Do; Huu Khue Pham; Sudha Sindhuja Nayani; Nur Ayu Afira Sutrisnoh; Jacob Balagot; Madhavi Srinivasan (Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 2026)

Both Bacillus siamensis BACIII inoculation and its carrier medium influence root-associated fungal communities - Jefferson Brendon Almeida dos Reis; Sofia Coradini Schirmer; Alexandra Martins; Chiara Tawane Lauriola; Bianca Rodrigues Teixeira; Geovana Lívio de Macedo; Ana Julia Pereira Rodrigues; Amanda Ribeiro Fernandes de Brito; Vinicius Rodrigues Teodoro; Helson Mario Martins do Vale (Rhizosphere, 2026)

Effects of garlic and rosemary essential oils on growth performance, carcass traits, and meat quality of lambs fed high-concentrate diets - Elias Rodrigues Cavalheiro Junior; Wellington Felipe Caetano; Kawane Dias da Silva; Erica Regina Rodrigues; Guilherme Agostinis Ferreira; Angela Rocio Poveda Parra; Ivone Yurika Mizubuti; Sandra Maria Simonelli; Rodolpho Martin Do Prado; Odimári Pricila Prado Calixto (Small Ruminant Research, 2026)

Functional and feasibility aspects of orthopedic exoprostheses in quadruped domestic animals: a systematic review - Julie Heide Nunes Paz; Miriã Mamede Noronha de Souza; Clécio Henrique Limeira; Maria do Carmo Sales da Silva; Thiago Arcoverde Maciel; Eldinê Gomes de Miranda Neto; Lucas Rannier Ribeiro Antonino Carvalho (Research in Veterinary Science, 2026)

NEOTECTONICS AND ITS INFLUENCE ON THE RELIEF OF THE COASTAL ZONE OF NORTHEASTERN BRAZIL: THE CASE OF CAMAMU, MARAÚ, AND ITACARÉ REGION - Arthur do Prado Limoeiro; Marcos Roberto Pinheiro (Journal of South American Earth Sciences, 2026)

First report of Blastanosphaira kokkoda Javaux and Knoll 2017 from the Ediacaran of the Araras Group, Brazil (Western Gondwana): biostratigraphic and paleoenvironmental implications - Diego R. Rodrigues Cruz; Silane A. Ferreira da Silva-Caminha; Evelyn Aparecida Mecenero Sanchez; Rogério Roque Rubert; Gabriel Fernandes Coelho; Tainah Alves de Matos; Andressa Luiza Pereira de Camargo; Vinicius Santos do Valle; Juliana Okubo (Journal of South American Earth Sciences, 2026)

Degradation of diclosulam in water by corona plasma: role of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species - Andressa Germana de Souza; Taliane Maria da Silva Teófilo; Bruno Caio Chaves Fernandes; Frederico Ribeiro do Carmo; Jussier de Oliveira Vitoriano; Clodomiro Alves Júnior; Késia Kelly Vieira de Castro; Lucrecia Pacheco Batista; Caio Álisson Diniz da Silva; Gabriel Teles Santos da Silva; Jesley Nogueira Bandeira; Daniel Valadão Silva; et al. (Journal of Environmental Management, 2026)

A cluster-based virtual sensing framework for estimating total nitrogen and total phosphorus using sensor-measurable water quality variables - Yumin Kang; Su Han Nam; Siyoon Kwon; Young Do Kim (Journal of Contaminant Hydrology, 2026)

Insecticidal potential of Korean Tanacetum cinerariifolium extracts: Identification of 3,5-Dicaffeoylquinic acid as a key synergist - Ka Hee Cho; Jeong Yong Cho; Jang Hoon Lee; Do-Ik Kim; Young Cheol Kim (Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology, 2026)

Enhancing coffee quality under humid subtropical conditions through ecological modulation of wet fermentation with an indigenous yeast starter - Cecília Marques Tenório Pereira; Gilberto Vinícius de Melo Pereira; Claudia Cristina Auler do Amaral Santos; Lucas Cunha Borges; Agnes de Freitas Diniz de Souza; Vitória De Mello Sampaio; Ivan De Marco; Carlos Ricardo Soccol; Juliano De Dea Lindner (International Journal of Food Microbiology, 2026)

Occurrence, characteristics, and formation of soils with fragipan in southern Brazil - Paulo César do Nascimento; Edsleine Ribeiro da Silva; Daniel Nunes Krum; Aline Kroner Teixeira; Rosa M. Poch (Geoderma Regional, 2026)

Dietary intervention with purple passion fruit peel in asthma: insights into Th2-mediated responses in an ovalbumin-induced murine model - Alexandre M.A. Fonseca; Roberto de Paula do Nascimento; Levi Bellinazzi; Cátia Vieira; Adelaide Almeida; Renata Galhardo Borguini; Cláudia C. Loureiro; Mário R. Maróstica Junior; Armando J.D. Silvestre; Sílvia M. Rocha (Food Research International, 2026)

Postbiotic acerola juices obtained by thermal and thermosonication processing: Effects on in vitro human gut microbiota - Cristiano Silva do Nascimento; Thatyane Vidal Fonteles; Francisca Andréa da Silva Oliveira; Sueli Rodrigues (Food Bioscience, 2026)

Corrigendum to “Synergistic antimicrobial effects of ammonium persulfate, ultrasound, and mild heat on Staphylococcus aureus under varied conditions” [Food Bioscience 62 (2024) 105406] - Se-Rim Lee; Do-Kyun Kim (Food Bioscience, 2026)

Mechanical pretreatment system for facile elution of foodborne pathogens from solid food matrices in on-site diagnostic applications - Ji Hyo Park; Yeong-Eun Yoo; Jae Sung Yoon; Do Hyun Kang; Heung Nam Han; Kwanoh Kim (Food Control, 2026)

Effect of fat content on the inactivation of foodborne pathogens in pork sausage using 915 MHz microwave heating - Su-Yeon Kang; Eun-Rae Cho; Do-Kyun Kim; Dong-Hyun Kang (Food Control, 2026)

Functional genomic insights into aac(6′)-I-associated kanamycin resistance in Leuconostoc citreum DMLC16 - Sumin Lee; Sojeong Heo; Yura Moon; Minkyeong Kim; Do-Won Jeong (Food Microbiology, 2026)

Glycine supplementation reshapes metabolism and enhances growth and stress tolerance in Lactiplantibacillus plantarum - Hyeon-Ji Han; Si-Heon Song; Md Sekendar Ali; Hyeon-Ju Lee; Byeong-Su Kang; Do-Hyung Kim; Eon-Bee Lee (Food Microbiology, 2026)

Immunofluorescence-assisted investigation of Human Astrovirus-1 in oyster processing and production - Hyewon Song; Sangha Han; Hyobin Lee; Ye In Moon; Si-Hong Park; Sang-Do Ha (Food Microbiology, 2026)

High-fat overfeeding is associated with tissue-specific liver-adipose immunometabolic remodeling in rainbow trout - Jiyeon Park; Do-Hyung Kim (Fish & Shellfish Immunology, 2026)

Not very sweet, nor strongly fragrant: The secretory role of synandria in Spathicarpa hastifolia (Araceae) - Elder Antônio Sousa Paiva; Igor Ballego-Campos; Marc Gibernau; Carlos Gabriel Pereira-Silva; Eduardo Gomes Gonçalves; Daniela Maria do Amaral Ferraz Navarro; Artur Campos Dália Maia (Flora, 2026)

The effects of diversity and trait dominance on Brazilian Cerrado aboveground carbon stocks vary with vegetation structure - Arthur da Cruz Silva; Elmar Veenendaal; Fons Van der Plas; Valdivino Domingos de Oliveira Júnior; Vagner Santiago do Vale; João Augusto Alves Meira-Neto (Flora, 2026)

Maternal mobile phone use during pregnancy versus early childhood in relation to behavioral problems in preschool-aged children: A prospective cohort study - Hyunjoo Joo; Jonghyuk Choi; Hyungryul Lim; Hyung-Do Choi; Ae-Kyoung Lee; Jungick Moon; Mina Ha (Environmental Research, 2026)

Electrode-assisted biodegradation of methylparaben (MEP): A sustainable approach for efficient degradation and toxicity management - Pavithra Muthukumar Sathya; Harshavardhan Mohan; Gwang-Min Lee; Hee-Jong Yang; Do-Youn Jeong; Byung-Taek Oh (Environmental Research, 2026)

Minimum mortality temperature by cause of death and age group: A multi-country observational study (1990–2019) - Seunghyun Eom; Aurelio Tobias; Masahiro Hashizume; Daewon Yang; Claire Demoury; Eric Lavigne; Aleš Urban; Klea Katsouyanni; Francesco Sera; Paul Lester Carlos Chua; Susana das Neves Pereira da Silva; Dominic Royé; et al. (Environmental Research, 2026)

Disentangling natural and anthropogenic sedimentation: current and past pollution impact on Sepetiba Bay (southeastern Brazil) - Fabrício Leandro Damasceno; Maria Virgínia Alves Martins; Denise Lara Terroso; Miguel Angelo Mane; Caroline Adolphsson do Nascimento; Egberto Pereira; Rubens Cesar Lopes Figueira; João Graciano Mendonça Filho; Thaise M. Senez-Mello; Michael Martínez-Colón; Miguel Tupinamba; Renata Cardia Rebouças; et al. (Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 2026)

Forecasting crop production under high-dimensional, low-sample size constraints using regularization: Rice production in North Korea - Changsik Lim; Yongsik Moon; Do-il Yoo; Jeongbin Im (European Journal of Agronomy, 2026)

Behavioral, biochemical, and endocrine stress responses in zebrafish exposed to azithromycin, nimesulide, and their combination - Paola Aparecida de Almeida; Wagner Antonio Tamagno; Francieli Ubirajara India Amaral; Luciane Dallazari da Silva do Prado; João Antônio Duarte Lampugnani; Gabriela Witkowski Rutikoski; Carla Alves; Caroline Falabreti; Gabriela Mota Tibola; Leonardo José Gil Barcellos (Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part C: Toxicology & Pharmacology, 2026)

Alphavirus madariaga-associated encephalomyelitis in equines from the Brazilian Pantanal reveals arbovirus circulation in a peri-urban environment - Luana Dias do Nascimento; Tarcísio Ávila Santos; Tiago Baldin; Rachel Vieira Paes de Barros; Sayanne Luns Hatum Almeida; Nathalia Assis Pereira; Luciano Nakazato; Jean-Paul Carrera; Carolina Argenta Pescador; Edson Moleta Colodel; Kathryn A. Hanley; Nikos Vasilakis; et al. (Comparative Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 2026)

Exfoliated g-C3N4–MoO3–Fe3O4 hybrids enabling selective and electrochemical ammonia synthesis - Eun Kyung Lee; Saleem Sidra; Kanishka Prasad Deliwala Kuruppu Mudiyanselage; Rajathsing Kalusulingam; Do Hwan Kim; Jun Ho Shim (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Centrifugation-free sequential-flow microfluidic chip with a passive valve for nucleic acid extraction and photonic PCR verification - Jae Hwan Oh; Kyung Ho Kim; Sung Eun Seo; Kyoung G. Lee; Yu Kyung Kim; Hyung Do Kim; Yeong-Eun Yoo; Oh. Seok Kwon (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Nickel/activated biochar catalysts from agricultural waste for transforming carbon dioxide into renewable natural gas - Ba Long Do; Thi Thanh Binh Mai; Thi Bich Ngan Nguyen; Thanh Gia-Thien Ho; Phuoc Dat Duong; Thi Quynh Nhu Ngo; Phuc Hoang Duy Nguyen; Thi Thuy Phuong Pham; Ky Phuong Ha Huynh; Thi Thuy Van Nguyen; Tri Nguyen (Biomass and Bioenergy, 2026)

Coral restoration through the optimization of early life-stage dynamics: The case of the Mediterranean red coral (Corallium rubrum) - B. Giordano; K. Guizien; C. Ferrier-Pagès; S. Reynaud; E. Manea; E. Beraud; A. Catania; M.I. Marcus Do Noscimento; Al. Cau; G. Loentgen; R. Cannas; C. Rottier; et al. (Biological Conservation, 2026)

UHPLC-QTOF-MS-based chemical profiling and pharmacological assessment of Eurya nitida Korth. stem extracts - Nhi Hoang Ngoc Nguyen; Thy Ha Huynh; Gabriel Linh Phuc Nguyen; Tien Minh Nguyen; Trang Kieu The Ngo; Kiep Minh Do; Chi Kim Thi Le; Huong Lien Ton-Nu; Hien Minh Nguyen (Natural Product Research, 2026)

Effects of dried distillers’ grains inclusion on performance, feed efficiency, carcass traits and health of feedlot lambs - Josiel Ferreira; Tiago do Prado Paim; Lucas Ferreira Gonçalves; Julia Stefeny dos Santos Silva; Divino Antonio Santana Lima; Guilherme Antonio Alves dos Santos (Tropical Animal Health and Production, 2026)

Productive, metabolic and economic responses of Nellore young bulls fed diets with different non-protein nitrogen source combinations - Luiz Antonio Rodrigues; Priscilla Dutra Teixeira Borges; Camila Celeste Brandão Ferreira Ítavo; Gelson dos Santos Difante; Alexandre Menezes Dias; Vanessa Zirondi Longhini; Manoel Gustavo Paranhos da Silva; Lívia do Nascimento Gomes; Adrianni Dias Borges; Hevelyn de Almeida Cunha; Luís Carlos Vinhas Ítavo (Tropical Animal Health and Production, 2026)
Nutrition is a key determinant of performance, carcass traits, and production efficiency in beef cattle. In this context, feed additives have emerged as a promising strategy to enhance nutrient utilization and reduce production costs. We aimed to evaluate the effects of replacing urea with a product extruded urea enriched with essential oils (NFeed ® ) on nutrient intake, performance, blood parameters, and feed cost in feedlot-finished Nellore young bulls. Twenty-four non-castrated animals with an average initial body weight of 394.6 ± 53 kg were randomly assigned in a completely randomized design, following the treatments considering different combinations of NPN source in diet: 0% NFeed (100% of non-protein nitrogen from urea), 50% NFeed (50% of non-protein nitrogen from urea and 50% of non-protein nitrogen from NFeed), 75% NFeed (25% of non-protein nitrogen from urea and 75% of non-protein nitrogen from NFeed) and 100% NFeed (100% of non-protein nitrogen from NFeed). Final body weight, total weight gain, and average daily gain had a linear response, with the highest values in the 100% NFeed treatment. Feed efficiency and feed conversion exhibited linear effects, with the 100% NFeed diet resulting in the greatest feed efficiency and the lowest feed conversion. A quadratic effect was observed for plasma urea, and gamma-glutamyl transferase levels. The replacement of conventional urea with extruded urea enriched with essential oils (NFeed) represents a viable nutritional strategy for finishing beef cattle in feedlot systems. Increasing levels of NFeed linearly improved animal performance while maintaining similar feed intake, increasing feed efficiency reducing feed conversion, and the cost per kilogram of body weight gain. Thus, we recommend a partial replacement of urea by NFeed as a non-protein source in beef cattle feedlot.

Bioprospecting Amazonian yeasts for ethanol and xylitol production from sugarcane bagasse hydrolysate - Leissandra Nascimento Castelo; Filipe Soares de Freitas; Raphael Ferreira Rocha; Edson Junior do Carmo; Enedina Nogueira de Assunção; Sônia Maria da Silva Carvalho; Lílian de Araújo Pantoja; Ítalo Thiago Silveira Rocha Matos; Spartaco Astolfi Filho; Alexandre Soares dos Santos (Systems Microbiology and Biomanufacturing, 2026)
The untapped microbial diversity of the Amazon region represents a strategic frontier for biotechnological applications. This study screened, identified, and evaluated the potential of yeasts isolated from Amazonian environments to bioconvert sugarcane bagasse hydrolysate into ethanol and xylitol. The lignocellulosic hydrolysate was obtained by thermochemical treatment using H 2 SO 4 (0.78% v/v) at 121 °C for 68 min, with a 20% solid loading. The yeast-like isolates were identified by sequencing the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region (5.8S rDNA) and the D1/D2 domain of the 26S rDNA. Fifteen strains belonging to the genera Pichia , Debaryomyces , Meyerozyma , and Cyberlindnera exhibited the native capacity to convert xylose into xylitol and/or ethanol, achieving product yields ( Y P/S ) of up to 0.20 g g − 1 for ethanol and 0.25 g g − 1 for xylitol in synthetic medium. Although initial fermentation in the acid hydrolysate (28.9 g L − 1 xylose, 5.0 g L − 1 arabinose, 1.2 g L − 1 glucose, and 5.9 g L − 1 acetic acid) supported cell growth, product synthesis was strongly inhibited by the high concentration of byproducts. The use of a biomass deacetylation strategy reduced acetic acid levels to 1.0 g L − 1 , enabling the conversion of sugars into the desired alcohols. Cyberlindnera saturnus strains achieved Y P/S of up to 0.10 g g − 1 for ethanol and 0.14 g g − 1 for xylitol on deacetylated hydrolysate, while simultaneously performing the bioabatement of furans and residual acetic acid. These findings highlight unconventional Amazonian yeasts that, pending bioprocess optimization, exhibit promising metabolic traits for lignocellulosic biorefineries, including potential new yeast taxa.

Histochemical and histometrical changes induced by the rust fungi Kuehneola uredinis in distinct blackberry (Rubus spp.) cultivars - Filipe R. Valeriano; Ivana P. de Sousa-Baracho; Rayssa R. Marquesine; Karoline S. de Sousa; Caíque M. de Abreu; Cássia M. Cabral; Cleber J. da Silva; Maria do Céu Monteiro; Ivani T. de Oliveira; Bruno G. Ferreira (Protoplasma, 2026)
Pathogenic fungi that cause rust adversely affect plants, including crops, affecting them differentially depending on the cultivar. This is the case of blackberry ( Rubus spp.), a member of Rosaceae, introduced in Brazil by Embrapa during the 1980s and 1990s. Given the advantageous nutritional properties of its fruits and the relatively low management costs associated with its cultivation, blackberry production has emerged as a significant alternative agricultural source for family farmers. We studied nonsymptomatic leaves of Rubus spp. and those infected with Kuehneola uredinis to evaluate structural and histochemical alterations induced by the rust fungi and compared the responses among the three blackberry cultivars. Kuehneola urenidis colonizes the mesophyll region through hyphal growth, leading to the formation of a pseudoparenchyma and to cell hypertrophy. As colonization progresses, the epidermis becomes ruptured, leading to the production of urediniospores and teliospores. While the cultivars exhibit similar anatomical characteristics, their profiles diverge in the presence of K. uredinis . The Guarani cultivar exhibits more intense tissue expansion responses in the presence of the fungus, with an increase in total leaf blade thickness (15%) and adaxial epidermis thickness (25.9%). On the other hand, the BRS Xavante cultivar suffers the greatest structural losses, showing a reduction in mesophyll (9%) and a drastic 40% drop in palisade parenchyma thickness. Finally, the BRS Tupy cultivar proved to be more stable, maintaining better tissue preservation. In regions colonized by K. uredinis , the histochemical profile undergoes significant changes, characterized by the accumulation of phenolic compounds, proteins, lipids, and essential oils, compared with those in nonsymptomatic regions, although essential oils were less detected in the more susceptible BRS Xavante. Ultimately, our results confirm varying degrees of susceptibility among the cultivars, providing insights for future research and breeding programs aimed at developing rust-resistant blackberry varieties.

Comprehensive Genomic Characterization and Probiotic Properties Evaluation of Limosilactobacillus fermentum JAC 231 Isolated from Vaginal Microbiota - Carmem Duarte Lima Campos; Amanda Graziella Goncalves Mendes; José Lima Pereira-Filho; Viviane da Silva Sousa Almeida; Ana Beatriz Santos Sousa; Israel Viegas Moreira; João Lucas do Carmo Lima; Aleania Polassa Almeida Pereira; Allysson Kayron Carvalho Silva; Laís Araújo Souza Wolff; Kátia Regina Assunção Borges; Cristianne Roberta Rhoden; et al. (Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins, 2026)

Drought modulates ozone stress through BVOCs, antioxidant defenses, and metabolic responses in a tropical tree - Fernanda Anselmo-Moreira; Alice Claude; Alex do Nascimento; Bruno Ruiz Brandão da Costa; Ivan Hurtado-Caceres; Manon Rocco; Michael Staudt; Adalgiza Fornaro; Agnès Borbon; Cláudia Maria Furlan; Silvia Ribeiro de Souza (Planta, 2026)
Main conclusion Water limitation attenuated ozone-induced oxidative stress in Eugenia uniflora, maintaining physiological stability and promoting targeted biogenic volatile organic compounds (BVOCs) and metabolic adjustments rather than large-scale disruption. Abstract Tropical forests are increasingly exposed to multiple environmental stressors, yet the combined effects of drought and ozone on native tropical tree species remain poorly understood. We investigated the individual and interactive effects of water limitation and ozone exposure on Eugenia uniflora saplings using an integrated physiological, biochemical, metabolomic, and biogenic volatile organic compound (BVOC) emission approach. Saplings were subjected to four treatments: control, drought, ozone fumigation, and combined drought-ozone. Drought was imposed by withholding irrigation for ten days, while ozone exposure (80–120 ppb) was applied for six days, reaching a cumulative AOT40 of 930.7 ppb h. Despite reductions in soil moisture, no significant changes were observed in leaf relative water content, gas exchange, or photosynthetic pigment, indicating high physiological resilience. Ozone exposure alone induced depletion of antioxidant pools, reducing ascorbate and glutathione concentrations, while redox ratios remained stable. BVOC emissions comprised 15 compounds across five chemical classes, dominated by oxygenated sesquiterpenes and sesquiterpenes. Although total emission rates did not differ among treatments, multivariate analyses revealed shifts in BVOC composition, including methyl salicylate and β-ocimene under water limitation and farnesane under combined stress. Metabolomic profiling revealed coordinated adjustments in sugars, amino acids, and oleanolic acid associated with ozone exposure. Notably, antioxidant depletion observed under ozone alone was not detected under combined stress, suggesting a non-additive interaction between water limitation and ozone. Overall, E. uniflora maintained physiological stability while adjusting volatile emissions and metabolic pathways under concurrent stress, providing new insights into the mechanisms governing drought–ozone interactions in tropical trees.

Droplet class and spray volume influence on spray characteristics and herbicide performance in a maize-Brachiaria grass intercropping system - Arthur Duarte Rodrigues Neto; Thais Regina Ramos Alves; Leandro Tropaldi; Daniel Nicodemo; Fernando Shintate Galindo; Paulo Humberto Pagliari; Ronaldo Cintra Lima; Vagner do Nascimento; Marina Funichello; Evandro Pereira Prado (Phytoparasitica, 2026)
Optimizing maize–Brachiaria intercropping requires effective weed management with selective maize herbicides. This study evaluated the spray performance and efficacy of atrazine + nicosulfuron for weed management in maize–Brachiaria intercropping, focusing on how droplet classes and spray volumes affect maize growth and yield. The deposition experiment was conducted in a greenhouse in a completely randomized design with six replications. Field experiments were conducted during two seasons [2021 early season—ES (rainy season) and 2022 late season—LS (dry season) in a randomized block design and a 4 × 2 factorial (fine, medium, coarse, and very coarse droplet classes × spray volumes of 77 and 144 L ha −1 ) plus four controls treatments: Maize + Brachiaria without weed control, Maize + Brachiaria manually weeding, Brachiaria manually weeding, and Maize manually weeding. The study revealed that droplet class and spray volume significantly influence droplet deposition. Treatments spraying fine droplets at 144 L ha −1 exhibited higher coverage and droplet density levels. Intercropping maize with Brachiaria grass can be achieved without significant yield losses in the ES. However, the intercropping system reduced maize yield by approximately 17% in the LS. Applying the herbicides atrazine + nicosulfuron at 144 L ha −1 improved weed control and positively impacted maize yield during the LS.

Energy Storage and Utilization in Wild Pacific Oysters (Crassostrea gigas) in an Annual Reproductive Cycle in Uihangri Tidal Flat on the West Coast of Korea, 4 Years After the Hebei Spirit Oil Spill (HSOS) Accident - Hyun-Ki Hong; Hee-Jung Lee; Hee-Do Jeung; Hyun-Sil Kang; Jeong-Hwa Kim; Nobuhisa Kajino; Kwang-Sik Choi (Ocean Science Journal, 2026)

Multiomics, pharmacogenomic, and structural characterization of NCCRP1 as a candidate therapeutic target in ovarian cancer - Dahlak Daniel Solomon; Yung-Kuo Lee; Sachin Kumar; Kai-Fu Chang; Chung-Hsien Lin; Ching-Chung Ko; Ngoc Uyen Nhi Nguyen; Do Thi Minh Xuan; Neethu Palekkode; Chih-Yang Wang; Hui-Ru Lin (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

Synthesis of metal organic framework-based hydrogel for microplastics removal from aquatic environments - Thi Trang Luu; Shudi Mao; Dai Quyet Truong; Yihan Shi; Thi Ngoc Oanh Duong; Qiang Fu; Van Manh Do; Saravanamuthu Vigneswaran; Tien Vinh Nguyen (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)
Microplastics (MPs) pollution has emerged as a pressing global environmental problem. Current research in this field remains exploratory because there is a lack of standards, methods, and policies for the detection, removal, and regulation of MPs discharge. In this study, a series of metal–organic framework (MOFs)-incorporated hydrogels was successfully fabricated via a photo-initiated cross-linking strategy, offering a facile and efficient preparation approach applicable to the removal of diverse MPs types. Among them, ZIF–8.1@H6mg exhibited the highest MPs removal efficiencies, achieving up to 97% for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and 98% for polyethylene (PE) in laundry wastewater, one of the main sources of MPs pollution. The material demonstrated excellent recyclability, with MPs removal efficiency only slightly decreasing to 96% after six reuse cycles. It maintained stable operation for approximately 4 h, and pre-treatment with backwashing further enhanced long-term filtration performance. Comprehensive characterization of the ZIF-8 hydrogel composites suggests that their interpenetrating network structures, zeta potential, and surface functional groups contributed to their superior performance. These findings highlight the potential of ZIF-based hydrogels as sustainable and effective materials for mitigating the growing threat of MPs pollution.

Genetic diversity and population structure of the mottled spinefoot Siganus fuscescens in Vietnam - Thinh Dinh Do; The Duc Nguyen; Chien Van Pham; Ha Thi Dinh; Thanh Quyet Vu; Li Lian Wong; Quan Van Nguyen (Environmental Biology of Fishes, 2026)

Mercury Levels and Their Determinants in Women of Reproductive Age in the Brazilian Amazon: A Cross-Sectional Study - Leonardo Breno do Nascimento de Aviz; Renan Rocha Granato; Fabiana Costa Cardoso; Carolina Fonte de Aviz; Laura dos Santos Barros; Brena Karoline Ataide Furtado; Rayanne Vieira da Silva; Márcia Cristina Freitas da Silva; Saul Rassy Carneiro; Maria da Conceição Nascimento Pinheiro (Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 2026)
Mercury exposure remains a public health concern in Amazonian populations. This study assessed hair total mercury levels and associated determinants in 205 women of reproductive age from riverine communities in the Lower Tocantins and Xingu regions, Pará,Brazil. Hair Hg concentrations were measured using cold vapor atomic absorption spectrometry. Multivariable linear regression was used to identify predictors of log-transformed mercury total levels. Median concentration was 0.332 µg/g, with 85.4% below 1 µg/g. Women from the Lower Tocantins had significantly higher levels than those from the Xingu ( p < 0.001). Region (β = −0.516; p < 0.001) and high fish consumption (> 4 times/week; β = 0.207; p = 0.024) were significant predictors. Mercury levels were low, but regional differences and high fish consumption frequency were associated with exposure, highlighting the need for targeted biomonitoring strategies.

Spatial variation of the fish community in a mine tailings dam - Caio De Marco Oliveira do Nascimento; Rafael de Oliveira Marques; Reinaldo Luiz Bozelli; Erica Pellegrini Caramaschi; Bruno Eleres Soares (Aquatic Ecology, 2026)
It is expected that the spatial distribution of ichthyofauna in reservoirs within mining areas will be affected by environmental changes imposed by damming and the progressive deposition of tailings. In this context, we evaluated variations in the taxonomic and functional diversity of fish communities at five locations within the Gelado tailings dam, formed by a dammed stream in the Brazilian Amazon region. Among these locations, two are additionally affected by the continuous deposition of iron tailings. We sampled fish (collected using standardized gill nets) and environmental data in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2021. We used linear mixed-effects models (GLMM) and permutational analysis of variance to assess differences in alpha and beta diversity among the different locations, respectively. We used the longitudinal gradient and expedition years to control for potential spatial and temporal autocorrelation effects during the analyses. Our results revealed that species composition varied significantly only between areas with and without tailings, while taxonomic structure, functional structure, and functional composition showed no variations among the different locations. The longitudinal gradient was significant only for functional evenness. Differences in species composition were due to variations in the abundance and capture frequency of Leporinus friderici, primarily in the area with tailing. Consequently, effects related to tailings deposition, along with the longitudinal gradient, exert a greater influence on the spatial structure of communities than local environmental variations, such as the presence of specific microhabitats. In conclusion, the fish community exhibited low species richness when compared to the regional species pool, an expected effect of the 45-year-old damming, and displayed an altered spatial structure in areas with continued deposition of iron tailings.

First Wastewater-Based Surveillance of Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) in Korea - Seoyeon Mo; Youngrae Jo; Ju Hee Kim; Do Gyun Lee (Food and Environmental Virology, 2026)

Paddy soils with contrasting rice yields harbor distinct microbial networks and candidate key microbes - Do-Hyun Kim; Sang Yoon Kim; Yeomyeong Lee; Sohee Yoon; Hyerin An; Yu-Na Jeon; Jaekyeong Song; Sujin Kim; Jung Seon Kim; Gyeongjun Cho (Applied Soil Ecology, 2026)

Evaluation of calcined oyster shell waste as a sustainable dietary calcium source for juvenile black rockfish (Sebastes schlegelii): Effects on growth performance, digestive enzyme activity, antioxidant defense, and innate immune responses - Tae Hoon Lee; Jeoung Eun Park; Hwa Yong Oh; Da Ye Kang; Young Wook Kim; Do Hyun Kwon; Bo Seong Gu; Dona Thilini Udarika Samaraweera; Hyun-Ki Hong; Gun Wook Baeck; Jae-Suk Choi; Hee Sung Kim (Animal Feed Science and Technology, 2026)