Zero-waste valorization of whole mango byproducts into distinct functional packaging films via mild hydrothermal and alkaline pretreatments - Rodrigo Duarte Silva; Fabiana Manarelli; Maria Laura de Oliveira Pereira; João Francisco Cinegaglia Carvalho Silva; Patrícia Felix Ávila; Caio Gomide Otoni; Daniel Souza Corrêa; Michel Brienzo; Henriette Monteiro Cordeiro de Azeredo (Biomass and Bioenergy, 2027)

Effect of ultra-processed–rich versus ultra-processed–free preload meals at high and low energy density on ad libitum energy intake: a randomized crossover trial - Ludmila de Melo Barros; Micnéias Roberth Pereira; Vanessa Amorim Peixoto; Guilherme César Oliveira de Carvalho; Débora Cavalcante Ferro; Marianna Victória Cerqueira Rocha; Déborah Tenório da Costa Paula; Délis Barbosa Soares; Isabelle Rodrigues de Souza Gama; Priscila Adelina Alves Viana; Rodrigo Tenório Lins Carnaúba; Thayná Xavier Rocha de Oliveira; et al. (Appetite, 2027)

More than plant protection: Bacillus multifunctionality in soybean reduces foliar diseases, promotes grain quality and induces defense and growth in their progenies - Aline Soares Roso; Fábio Mulinari dos Santos; Ingrid Rodrigues Soncini; Raissa Salvadori Reckziegel; Darcila Pereira Camargo; Bruna dos Reis Daltrozo; Taiuane Mello Ratzlaff; Thalía Preussler Birck; Jansen Rodrigo Pereira Santos; Julio Carlos Pereira da Silva (Crop Protection, 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.

Genomic analysis of Escherichia coli, Enterobacter hormaechei, and Cupriavidus gilardii isolated from Cacatua alba - Julia Penna de Andrade; Henrique da Silva Vieira; Camilla Faria Soares; Marcela Laryssa Oliveira Duarte; André Almeida Fernandes; Hannah Luiza Gonsalves Coelho; Victória Veiga Alves; Bertram Brenig; Vasco Ariston de Carvalho Azevedo; Flávia Figueira Aburjaile; Nelson Rodrigo da Silva Martins (Veterinary Research Communications, 2026)
The objective of this study was to perform genomic, phylogenomic, and phenotypic characterization of bacterial isolates from a captive Cacatua alba to investigate their antimicrobial resistance profiles, virulence-associated genes, and genomic relationships with publicly available strains. Bacterial isolates obtained from the lungs and encephalon were identified as Escherichia coli (AV037), Enterobacter hormaechei (AV038), and Cupriavidus gilardii (AV039). Comparative genomic analyses, phylogenomic reconstruction, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) were performed. Genomic analysis identified multiple antimicrobial resistance-associated genes in AV037, AV038, and AV039, with genes associated with efflux pumps, particularly those in the resistance-nodulation-cell division (RND) family, as the predominant resistance-associated mechanism identified. Most identified genes are intrinsic to the respective bacterial species and do not necessarily confer phenotypic antimicrobial resistance when present alone. Phenotypic testing confirmed multidrug-resistant (MDR) profiles, with resistance to β-lactams and aminoglycosides. Susceptibility to carbapenems was preserved in AV037 and AV038, whereas AV039 exhibited resistance to meropenem. Phylogenomic analysis demonstrated that AV037 and AV038 clustered with strains recovered from diverse hosts and geographic regions. In contrast, AV039 clustered predominantly with environmental and human-associated isolates, including strains harboring the mcr-5 gene. These findings are consistent with previous reports describing the recovery of C. gilardii from both environmental and clinical sources. Overall, this study documents the occurrence of MDR bacteria carrying resistance and virulence-associated determinants in a captive C. alba , highlighting the value of genomic surveillance to improve our understanding of the distribution of clinically relevant bacterial isolates across different ecological settings.

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.

Molecular surveillance of Bordetella pertussis during the 2024 outbreak in Southeast Brazil: allelic profiles and comparison to vaccine strain - Thiago J. Sousa; Felipe D. Gatti; Joana Z. Nodari; Gabriela C. de Mendonça; Anna Clara G. Có; Thabata C. D. Damasceno; Nayara C. Silva; Lílian S. Lavagnoli; Danielle G. P. Lyra; Jaqueline P. Goulart; Rodrigo Ribeiro-Rodrigues (Brazilian Journal of Microbiology, 2026)

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.

Correction: Caracterização taxonômica integrativa de comunidades bacterianas e fúngicas de tripas de cupins e areia de folhas - Suzan Prado Fernandes Bernal; Célia Soares; Júlia Ronzella Ottoni; Caroline da Costa Silva Gonçalves; Nelson Lima; Michel Rodrigo Zambrano Passarini (Brazilian Journal of Microbiology, 2026)

Integrative taxonomic characterization of bacterial and fungal communities from termite guts and leaf litter - Suzan Prado Fernandes Bernal; Célia Soares; Júlia Ronzella Ottoni; Caroline da Costa Silva Gonçalves; Nelson Lima; Michel Rodrigo Zambrano Passarini (Brazilian Journal of Microbiology, 2026)

Biofumigation with Cannabis sativa leaves on the management of root-knot nematode Meloidogyne javanica in tomato - Fábio Mulinari dos Santos; Vinicios Duarte Bicca; Jansen Rodrigo Pereira Santos; Julio Carlos Pereira da Silva (Crop Protection, 2026)

A new species of Cervellus Szépligeti, 1904 (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Braconinae) from Brazil and the first record of the genus parasitizing Lepidoptera - Antonielson Bezerra da Silva; Rodrigo Almeida Pinheiro (Zoologischer Anzeiger, 2026)

Integrated crop-livestock systems in semiarid regions improve sheep performance compared to traditional use of natural rangelands: Nutrient digestibility, biochemical parameters, microbial protein and carcass traits - Claudenilde de Jesus Pinheiro Costa; Jheiny Rafaela Carvalho Lima; Rodrigo Barbosa de Medeiros; Maria Luana Medeiros; Arthur Lucas Julio Silva; Anderson da Silva Sales Torres; Thaysa Rodrigues Torres; Francisco Fernando Ramos de Carvalho; Márcio Vieira da Cunha; Mércia Virginia Ferreira dos Santos; José Carlos Batista Dubeux; Evaristo Jorge Oliveira de Souza (Small Ruminant Research, 2026)

Impact of physicochemical characteristics on the techno-functional properties of milk and whey protein dried powders - Letícia Ribeiro Barbosa; Carolina Neves Cunha; Caroline Barroso dos Anjos Pinto; Elisa Reis Silva de Oliveira; Maria Esther Leal da Silva Sad; Juliana de Carvalho da Costa; Rodrigo Stephani; Ítalo Tuler Perrone; Mirian Pereira Rodarte (International Dairy Journal, 2026)

Prediction of total tree height in Eucalyptus plantations in the Lower Amazon, Pará, using two artificial intelligence techniques - Wangles Araújo da Silva; Gabriela Cristina Costa Silva; Evandro Ferreira da Silva; Railene da Conceição Sousa; Talita Nogueira de Sousa; Deivison Venicio Souza; Alisson Rodrigo Souza Reis; Helio Garcia Leite (Forest Ecology and Management, 2026)

Functional traits underlie dominance and rarity patterns across the subtropical Brazilian Atlantic Forest - Kauane Maiara Bordin; Tanise Luisa Sausen; Marcus Vinicius Cianciaruso; Rodrigo Scarton Bergamin; Joice Klipel; Davi da Cunha Morales; Pedro Higuchi; Ana Carolina da Silva; Elivane Salete Capellesso; Márcia C.M. Marques; Marina Correa Scalon; Renato Marques; et al. (Forest Ecology and Management, 2026)

Antimicrobial resistance in Staphylococcus spp. isolated from sporotrichosis-affected cats in Brazil: Detection of MRSP and MRSA - João Victor Ferreira Campos; Thayanne Gabryelle Viana de Souza; Bianca Moreira de Souza; Isadora Maria Soares de Melo; Yasmin Gonçalves de Castro; Júlio César Câmara Rosa; Tales Fernando da Silva; Henrique César Pereira Figueiredo; Maria Isabel de Azevedo; Camila Stefanie Fonseca de Oliveira; Rodrigo Otávio Silveira Silva (Veterinary Microbiology, 2026)

Histoprotective and antiproliferative effects of Raloxifene treatment during prostate carcinogenesis in rats - Cristiane Figueiredo Pinho; Liara Botão da Silva Soares; Júlia Landeira Gomez Chamelete; Giovanna Cassone Salata; Ariana Musa de Aquino; André Teves Aquino Gonçalves de Freitas; Sergio Pereira; Leonardo de Oliveira Mendes; Wellerson Rodrigo Scarano (Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, 2026)

Methylation analysis of LINE-1 elements in canine cutaneous mast cell tumors - Guilherme Bogdanov Giorgini; José Guilherme Xavier; Rodrigo Augusto Foganholi da Silva; Eduardo Fernandes Bondan (Topics in Companion Animal Medicine, 2026)

Relationships between surface urban heat island and vegetation across a regional climatic gradient: the case of southeastern Brazil - Ana Kellen Nogueira Campelo; Humberto Ribeiro da Rocha; Denise Helena Silva Duarte; Rodrigo Lustosa (Sustainable Cities and Society, 2026)

Beyond the ergs: alluvial signature at the margins of the cretaceous Botucatu–Twyfelfontein paleoerg (SW Gondwana) and insights from U–Pb zircon geochronology - Leandro Gustavo da Silva Albino; Rodrigo Irineu Cerri; Lucas Verissimo Warren; Paulo César Fonseca Giannini; Luciano Alessandretti; Gabriel Bertolini (Journal of South American Earth Sciences, 2026)

Developmental effects of intrauterine and lactational exposure to nanoplastics and phthalates on rat testis - Mirella Franco Moreira; Natália Magosso; Patrick Vieira de Souza; Matheus Naia Fioretto; Isabela Silva Ferreira; Vanessa Aguiar Rocha; Victória Cristina Pinha; Débora Hipólito Quadreli; Glaura Scantamburlo Alves Fernandes; Luis Antonio Justulin; Jodi Anne Flaws; Wellerson Rodrigo Scarano (Environmental Pollution, 2026)

Exploratory assessment of sedimentary provenance and pedogenesis: implications for sedimentary landscape - Vanessa Silva dos Santos; Leandro Gustavo da Silva Albino; Lucas Verissimo Warren; Rodrigo Irineu Cerri; André Renan Costa-Silva; Alisson Duarte Diniz; Vania Rosolen (CATENA, 2026)

Collaborative monitoring networks refine jaguar habitat suitability and reveal conservation gaps in the Brazilian Cerrado - Lucas Gonçalves da Silva; Marco Aurélio Mendes Elias; Juliana Silveira dos Santos; Anah Tereza de Almeida Jácomo; Douglas Santos; Ennio Painkow Neto; Fabio Hudson Souza Soares; Gabriel Caputo de Carvalho; Giselle Bastos Alves; Gonzalo Barquero; Igor Fagundes Perfeito; Marina Motta de Carvalho; et al. (Biological Conservation, 2026)

Anatomopathological aspects of osteoarticular lesions associated with Rhodococcus equi infection in two foals - Felipe Martins Pastor; Suzyane Oliveira Barros; Letícia Fernandes Campos; Acácia Eduarda de Jesus Nascimento; Gabriel Henrique Guimarães; Carlos Renato de Souza Guimarães Filho; Luis Ernesto Campos Torres; Pâmela Aparecida de Lima; Andressa Batista da Silveira Xavier; Rodrigo Otávio Silveira Silva; Roberto Maurício Carvalho Guedes; Rogéria Serakides; et al. (Veterinary Research Communications, 2026)
Rhodococcus equi is an important bacterium that affects foals up to six months of age, especially those that are immunocompromised. The main manifestation is pyogranulomatous pneumonia; nevertheless, extrapulmonary lesions have not only been reported, but are not uncommon, including arthritis and osteomyelitis. Despite the widespread occurrence of rhodococcosis, the macro- and microscopic lesions in the musculoskeletal system are still poorly understood, and a detailed study is needed to better understand the pathogenic potential of the organism. The aim of this report is to present the anatomopathological aspects of bone and joint lesions associated with Rhodococcus equi in two foals. The first case was a two-month-old male Quarter Horse foal with suspected cervical trauma. This horse was admitted in lateral recumbency, semi-comatose, and with atlantoaxial region enlarged. Necropsy revealed atlantooccipital arthritis with pyogranulomatous osteomyelitis, resulting in pathologic fractures of the atlas. There was also pyogranulomatous pachymeningitis leading to compressive myelopathy. In the second case, a two-month-old Brazilian Sport Horse foal presented with lameness of the left pelvic limb and enlargement of the left femorotibial and femoropatellar and right scapulohumeral joints. Necropsy revealed femorotibial and femoropatellar arthritis and purulent osteomyelitis in the femur, as well as extensive necrosis and bone rarefaction with focal detachment of the epiphyseal plate. Both animals had pyogranulomatous pneumonia and lymphadenitis with extracellular and intracytoplasmic gram-positive coccobacilli in neutrophils and macrophages. In the first case, R. equi was isolated and confirmed by MALDI-TOF. R. equi infection should be considered in the differential diagnosis of osteoarticular lesions in foals.

Combining lipiodol-based indirect radiography and intraoperative methylene blue for sentinel lymph node mapping in canine cutaneous mast cell tumors - Jéssica Francielle Camargo; Simone Passos Bianchi; Haiumy Garcia Cardozo; Caroline Soares Ferrari; Gabriela Foppa; Rodrigo Santos dos Horta; Priscila Beatriz Silva da Serpa; Stella Faria de Valle (Veterinary Research Communications, 2026)
Canine cutaneous mast cell tumor (cMCT) is one of the most common skin neoplasms in dogs, with lymph nodes representing the primary route of metastasis. Accurate sentinel lymph node (SLN) identification is therefore essential for staging and treatment planning. This study evaluated indirect lipiodol lymphography (IL) and intraoperative methylene blue (MB) mapping in 21 dogs, including 26 tumors and 38 excised lymph nodes, to assess SLN detection and its association with tumor characteristics and nodal status. MB identified 34 SLNs, whereas IL detected 29. The two techniques were concordant for 21 SLNs. In five tumors in which IL failed to identify a SLN, MB subsequently detected six axillary SLNs. Concordance with the expected regional lymph node (RLN) was higher for MB (76.9%) than for IL (61.5%) and increased to 84.6% when both techniques were combined, highlighting their complementary value for SLN mapping. MB detected additional axillary nodes, whereas IL aided in identifying some inguinal nodes. Larger tumors were more frequently associated with incomplete surgical margins and higher nodal histologic grades, indicating an increased risk of metastasis. Importantly, 19% of tumors drained to at least one SLN outside the expected regional basin, highlighting lymphatic anatomical variability. The absence of IL opacification did not exclude clinically relevant nodes, as MB identified all such cases, including HN0–HN2 nodes. Although MB stained some non-metastatic nodes, it provided useful intraoperative guidance. Adverse events were uncommon, with two transient reactions after IL and none after MB, and postoperative morbidity was low (13.2%; 5/38). Overall, MB offered higher detection rates, while IL improved anatomical delineation. Combining lipiodol-based indirect radiography and intraoperative MB staining offers a highly effective, complementary approach for identifying the SLN in dogs with cMCTs.

Habitat-associated detection of Toxoplasma gondii and Sarcocystis spp. in Cetaceans from the Brazilian coast - Thalita Faita; Lara Borges Keid; Natalia Silvestre-Perez; Gláucia Pereira de Sousa; Geovana Carolaine Ramos Thomé; Beatriz de Magalhães Ceron; Samira Costa-Silva; Cristiane Kiyomi Miyaji Kolesnikovas; Pedro Volkmer de Castilho; Fernanda Loffler Niemeyer Attademo; Fábia de Oliveira Luna; Angélica Maria Sánchez-Sarmiento; et al. (Veterinary Research Communications, 2026)
Cetaceans are sentinels of marine ecosystem health and are increasingly exposed to protozoal pathogens. This study investigated the occurrence and molecular identity of Sarcocystidae protozoa in 159 stranded cetaceans representing 21 species along the Brazilian coast. Molecular analysis based on PCR amplification and sequencing of the sarcocystid internal transcribed spacer 1 (ITS1) region revealed infections in 14 individuals, showing a clear habitat-associated distribution. Toxoplasma gondii and Sarcocystis neurona were detected in nine coastal cetaceans, consistent with transmission from terrestrial definitive hosts via land-to-sea runoff. In contrast, a distinct Sarcocystis lineage consistently reported in cetaceans and pinnipeds was identified in six pelagic individuals. Analyses of mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I and 18S rDNA markers revealed close similarity to species reported in avian definitive hosts, suggesting a life cycle involving marine or pelagic birds. This ecological segregation reflects differences in parasite transmission pathways and host–habitat interactions. This study provides the first report of S. neurona in Brazilian cetaceans and the first global record of this parasite in Guiana dolphin ( Sotalia guianensis ). Overall, these findings emphasize the role of habitat use in shaping infection patterns and reinforce the importance of a One Health framework to understand land–sea and potentially marine-specific pathogen transmission, as well as its implications for marine wildlife health and conservation.

Experimental simulations and regional estimates of mercury emissions from fire-affected Cerrado soils (Central Brazil) - Lucas Cabrera Monteiro; Jeremie Garnier; Ronaldo de Almeida; Wanderley Rodrigues Bastos; Cleber Lopes Filomeno; Rodrigo Nunes de Souza; Uidemar Morais Barral; Fermin Fidel Herrera Aragón; Tharcianny Krisllen Nascimento da Silva Oliveira; Jurandir Rodrigues de Souza; José Vicente Elias Bernardi (Applied Geochemistry, 2026)

Fruit Quality of Passiflora Cincinnata at Different Ripening Stages Under Irrigated and Rainfed Cultivation - Giuliana Naiara Barros Sales; Marília Hortência Batista Silva Rodrigues; Toshik Iarley da Silva; Rodolfo Rodrigo de Almeida Lacerda; Josélio dos Santos da Silva; Daniel da Conceição Almeida; Ana Clara Farias Siqueira; Walter Esfrain Pereira; Pahlevi Augusto de Souza; Genilson Lima Diniz; Saint Clair Lira Santos; Geovani Soares de Lima; et al. (Applied Fruit Science, 2026)

Connectivity and phylogenetic diversity of a fish metacommunity in subtropical coastal lakes - Otávio Gutierrez e Silva; Rodrigo Barbosa Fontana; Taís de Fátima Ramos Guimarães; Fernando Gertum Becker; Sandra Maria Hartz (Hydrobiologia, 2026)
Neotropical freshwater biodiversity is remarkable, mainly due to historical, biotic, and environmental processes. Landscape connectivity can promote or restrict species dispersal in fish metacommunities, thereby influencing the diversity and phylogenetic structure of communities. This study evaluated whether structural landscape variables of the Tramandaí River basin affect the phylogenetic diversity of the component communities of a fish metacommunity. The variables considered were primary and estuarine connection, lake shape and area, and distance from the sea. Phylogenetic diversity was estimated using a time-calibrated fish phylogeny and multiple phylogenetic diversity metrics, while the relationships between landscape variables and each metric were assessed using path analysis. The distribution of phylogenetic lineages across lakes was examined using Principal Coordinates of Phylogenetic Structure. The results revealed a negative effect of primary connection on the Nearest Relative Index and a negative effect of distance from the sea on the Nearest Taxon Index, as well as phylogenetic structuring associated with more isolated lakes and greater saline influence. The results highlight the importance of connectivity and distance from the sea in shaping the phylogenetic organization of fish metacommunities in the Tramandaí River basin, contributing to a better understanding of the processes that structure diversity in Neotropical coastal systems.

Harvest Timing and Cold Storage Temperature Modulate Carbohydrate Metabolism, Dormancy, and Sprouting in Seed Potato Tubers - Paulo Victor dos Santos Ramos; Marcelo Rodrigo Krause; Wellington Souto Ribeiro; Fernando Luiz Finger; João Victor da Silva Martins; Alessandra Bernardes Pascini; Vandilson José Pereira de Souza (American Journal of Potato Research, 2026)
The physiological quality of seed potato tubers during storage is important for maintaining their subsequent performance. This study evaluated the effects of harvest timing and storage temperature on Asterix and Orchestra seed potato tubers produced in Rio Paranaíba, Brazil. Tubers were harvested on August 10 and September 15, 2024, stored at 1.5, 3.5, or 6.5 °C, and evaluated for up to 120 and 90 days, respectively. Sprouting, mass loss, starch, reducing sugars, and total soluble sugars were assessed during storage. Storage at 1.5 °C was the most effective in delaying sprout development in both cultivars, whereas greater sprouting generally occurred at 6.5 °C. Mass loss and carbohydrate concentrations showed more complex responses depending on harvest timing, storage temperature, and duration. These results demonstrate that integrating harvest timing and storage temperature is important for managing seed potato physiological quality and storage potential.

Association of the endosomal TLR4 pathway with dorsolateral prostatic remodeling induced by perinatal phthalate mixture exposure in rats - Vinícius Luís Rocha da Silva Maria; Ana Clara Pacheco de Santana; Patrick Vieira Souza; Vanessa Aguiar Rocha; Matheus Naia Fioretto; Natália Magosso; Mirella Franco Moreira; Maria Clara Betete Da Silva Fonseca; André Mascarenhas Guariento; Sergio Pereira; Ariana Musa Aquino; Letícia P. Bomfim; et al. (Reproductive Toxicology, 2026)

Seed desiccation tolerance and conservation of sapucaia, an emerging functional Brazil nut tree from the Atlantic and Amazon forest biomes - Caroline Palacio de Araujo; Ingridh Medeiros Simões; Joana Silva Costa; Taísa de Fátima Rodrigues de Almeida; Débora Pellanda Fagundes; Eduardo Santos Cade; Emanuel Bizareli de Moraes; Jéssica Batista Ribeiro e Oliveira; Edilson Romais Schmildt; José Eduardo Macedo Pezzopane; José Carlos Lopes; Heloisa Oliveira dos Santos; et al. (Journal of Stored Products Research, 2026)

Bloom of Blixaea quinquecornis (Abé) Gottschling (Dinophyceae) with Chaetoceros tenuissimus Meunier in the South Atlantic: Morphology, molecular characterization, and toxins - Marcella Guennes; Amanda Santos Goulart; Fabiano Salgueiro; Priscila Kienteca Lange; Rodrigo Barcellos Hoff; Luana Souza Futigami; Rodrigo Almeida Ferreira da Silva; Andréa Shirley Xavier da Silva; Pedro Augusto Mendes de Castro Melo; Mauro de Melo Júnior; Silvia Mattos Nascimento (Journal of Environmental Sciences, 2026)

Spatial arrangement of livestock-forest integration systems enhances soil organic carbon associated with aggregates in a Cambisol in the Brazilian semi-arid region - Thamirys Suelle da Silva; Crislâny Canuto dos Santos; Rodrigo Gregório da Silva; Marcelo Cavalcante; Maurício Roberto Cherubin; Carlos Eduardo Pellegrino Cerri; Stoécio Malta Ferreira Maia (Geoderma Regional, 2026)

Environmental and climatic variables as predictors of estuarine macrofaunal communities - André Silva Francisco; Rodrigo Marcelino Sartor; Sérgio A. Netto; Gustavo Fonseca; Fabiane Gallucci (Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 2026)

Early weaning in pregnant cows as a fetal programming strategy alters the muscle metabotype and carcass traits in Nelore cattle - Matheus Sousa de Paula Carlis; Gabriela Abitante; Thiago Kan Nishimura; Carl Robertson Dahlen; Nara Regina Brandão Cônsolo; Luiz Alberto Colnago; Fernanda Maria Marins Ocampos; Germán Darío Ramírez-Zamudio; Patricia Maloso Ramos; Saulo Luz Silva; Miguel Henrique de Almeida Santana; Arlindo Saran Netto; et al. (Tropical Animal Health and Production, 2026)
This study evaluated early weaning (EW) versus conventional weaning (CW) and dam parity (DP) effects on carcass traits, meat quality, and the muscle metabolome of male offspring exposed in utero during the intervention. A randomized complete-block design with a 2 × 2 factorial arrangement compared weaning strategies (WS: EW at 150 d lactation/80 d gestation vs. CW at 240 d lactation/170 d gestation) and dam parities (DP: multiparous [MP] vs. secundiparous [SP]). Carcass and meat quality data were analyzed considering the dams as experimental unit by using the Mixed procedure, considering the WS and DP as fixed effect, and their interaction. There was interaction between WS×DP ( P < 0.01) for hindquarter fat trim where EW-MP and CW-MP carcasses required more trim fat than EW-SP. EW bulls tended to reduce drip loss ( P = 0.07), tended to increased pistola hindquarter (% of carcass; P = 0.09), while significantly raising ultimate carcass pH ( P = 0.04) versus CW. An untarget 1 H NMR-based metabolomic approach was applied to detect metabolic changes. Pathway analysis of differentially abundant metabolites revealed the upregulation of betaine and glycerolipid metabolism, methylhistidine metabolism for WS and homocysteine degradation, phosphatidylethanolamine synthesis and selenoamino acid metabolism for DP. Offspring of MP dams had heavier cold carcasses ( P = 0.03), greater Forequarter, brisket, shank ( P < 0.03), smaller pistola hindquarter and top sirloin cap ( P ≤ 0.05) than those of SP. These results indicate that WS and DP induce metabolomic shifts favoring muscular hypertrophy and one-carbon metabolism, which may enhance muscularity without impairing meat quality.

Primary infection with a Brazilian chikungunya virus isolate protects immunocompetent mice against detectable viremia following homologous rechallenge - Naiara Soares da Silva; Mayanna Moreira Costa Fogaça; Elmo José dos Santos; Bruna Santos Souza da Silva; Ruth Dálety da Silva Brito; Rodrigo Lucas Ferreira do Carmo; Amanda da Rocha Santos; Milena Silva Souza; Tarcisio Macedo Silva; Eric Roberto Guimarães Rocha Aguiar; Alexander Birbrair; Paloma Oliveira Vidal; et al. (Archives of Virology, 2026)
Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is an arthropod-borne virus responsible for an acute febrile illness characterized by severe polyarthralgia, predominantly affecting peripheral joints. In a substantial proportion of patients, these symptoms may progress to chronic manifestations that significantly impair quality of life. Animal models are therefore critical for the development of effective therapeutic and preventive strategies, including antiviral agents and vaccines. In this context, the aim of this study was to establish an experimental model of CHIKV infection using immunocompetent C57BL/6 mice. Animals were infected with CHIKV and subsequently monitored for clinical signs, viremia, viral dissemination across tissues, total leukocyte counts, and susceptibility to reinfection. Results revealed no deaths among the animals during the experimental period, and infected animals exhibited significant viremia as well as detectable viral loads in the popliteal lymph node, femoral bone marrow, and muscle, demonstrating CHIKV capacity to disseminate and reach multiple target tissues. In addition, a global reduction in leukocyte counts was observed in infected mice. Notably, animals previously infected with CHIKV were resistant to reinfection, indicating the establishment of a protective immune response, as evidenced by the presence of neutralizing antibodies. In conclusion, the murine model established in this study recapitulates key features of CHIKV infection and provides a robust platform for investigating viral pathogenesis, as well as for evaluating novel antiviral strategies and vaccine candidates.

Climate change and conservation of threatened tree species in the Doce River Basin: an ecological niche modeling approach - Cecília Loren-Silva; Rodrigo Gomes Gorsani; Alex Josélio Pires Coelho; Carlos Mário Galván-Cisneros; Rafaela Brandão-Gomes; Renato Augusto Ferreira de Lima; Carlos Moreira Miquelino Eleto Torres; Nathália Silva; Marcelo Simonelli; Markus Gastauer; Fabiana Bonani; João Augusto Alves Meira-Neto (Biodiversity and Conservation, 2026)
Tropical forests, particularly the Atlantic Forest, are among the most biodiverse and threatened ecosystems on Earth. Intense fragmentation, historical deforestation, and climate change have compromised their integrity and endangered endemic and rare species. The situation is even more critical in the Doce River Basin (DRB), a biodiversity hotspot in southeastern Brazil, due to the expansion of pastureland and mining, as well as the 2015 Mariana disaster. Understanding how future climate may affect the persistence of threatened tree species in the region is essential. This study evaluated the effects of climate scenarios on the distribution of 26 rare and/or threatened tree species in the DRB. We used Species Distribution Models (SDMs), combining algorithms (GLM, RDF, SVM, MaxEnt) into a consensus ensemble model under SSP3-7.0 and SSP5-8.5 scenarios for 2050 and 2090. Climatic, topographic, and edaphic variables were predictors, with climate explaining most environmental variation. Among the 26 species, 19 are projected to lose over 75% of their suitable area, with local extinction likely for range-restricted and specialized species such as Handroanthus arianeae and Grazielodendron rio-docensis . Species associated with mature forests and humid microclimates were most severely affected, while some generalists showed resilience, maintaining or expanding suitable areas. Although all species retain some suitable habitats within Protected Areas (PAs), results indicate the current PA network will be insufficient for long-term conservation. Complementary strategies such as assisted translocation, habitat connectivity, and priority-area identification based on climate projections are needed. This study provides critical insights for policies and land-use planning aimed at conserving the DRB’s threatened flora.

Circulating Matrix Metalloproteinase Activity and Functional Capacity in Individuals Undergoing Hemodialysis: Exploratory Findings from a Resistance Training Trial - Hugo de Luca Correa; Rafael Lavarini dos Santos; Ivo Vieira Sousa de Neto; Rodrigo Vanerson Passos Neves; Thaís Amaral Ferreira Baracho; Taynah Oliveira Martins; Jéssica Mycaella da Silva Barbosa; Thaís Branquinho de Araújo; Leandro Lima Sousa; Rebecca Salomão; Rita de Cássia Marqueti; Lysleine Alves de Deus; et al. (Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise, 2026)
Purpose To investigate the effects of 24 weeks of resistance training (RT) on pro- and active matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and their association with functional performance in end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) patients undergoing hemodialysis. Methods Forty-two ESKD patients (mean age: 65 ± 4 years; dry body mass: 71 ± 16 kg; body mass index: 25 ± 3 kg/m 2 ) were randomized into two groups: the control (CTL, n = 20) and RT group ( n = 22). RT was comprised three times per week for 24 weeks. Plasma MMP-2 and MMP-9 activity were assessed by zymography. Functional and body-composition outcomes included handgrip strength, fat-free mass (FFM), 5-min walking test, and the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test. Results Using bioinformatics tools, we found that MMP-2 gene expression in PBMCs was decreased in ESKD patients undergoing hemodialysis. At post-intervention, RT displayed a higher active MMP-2 activity, while MMP-9 did not change. After baseline adjustment, the estimated effect of RT on active MMP-2 was attenuated, whereas active MMP-9 showed a lower adjusted response in the RT group. Active MMP-2 activity was positively associated with handgrip strength, FFM ( P P Conclusion RT improved functional outcomes and the complex effects of RT on MMPs should be thoroughly investigated in future experimental and clinical studies.

Spatial deformation in a Bayesian spatiotemporal model for incomplete matrix-variate responses - Rodrigo de Souza Bulhões; Marina Silva Paez; Dani Gamerman (Environmental and Ecological Statistics, 2026)
In this paper, we propose a Bayesian matrix-variate spatiotemporal modeling framework for jointly analyzing multiple response variables observed at spatial locations over time. The approach relaxes the standard assumption of spatial isotropy by incorporating a deformation-based mechanism, allowing the covariance structure to capture directional effects and nonstationary spatial dependence. Temporal dynamics are modeled through dynamic linear models, enabling coherent uncertainty propagation within a state-space formulation. Missing observations are handled via a data augmentation strategy that preserves the joint structure of the multivariate responses. The proposed methodology is evaluated through simulation studies and an application to air quality data. Results indicate that accounting for spatial deformation leads to substantial gains in predictive performance in anisotropic settings, while cross-variable dependence plays a secondary role in improving overall fit. The framework is computationally tractable for moderate numbers of spatial locations and responses, and provides a flexible basis for modeling multivariate spatiotemporal processes under incomplete data.

Abscisic Acid Modulates Physiological and Proteomic Changes During Histodifferentiation and Germination of Somatic Embryos in Euterpe edulis - Débora Pellanda Fagundes; Joana Silva Costa; Jociel Nascimento de Noronha; Mateus Santana Rodrigues; Caroline Palacio de Araujo; Simone Wellita Simão de Carvalho; Ingridh Medeiros Simões; Jéssica Batista Ribeiro e Oliveira; Edilson Romais Schmildt; Elias Terra Werner; Marcia Flores da Silva Ferreira; Amir Ali Khoddamzadeh; et al. (Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 2026)
Euterpe edulis Martius (juçara palm) is an endangered species of high ecological and economic importance. Its propagation via reproduction is limited by the recalcitrance of its seeds, which hinders conservation and genetic improvement. Somatic embryogenesis represents an efficient alternative for large-scale clonal propagation and conservation. The present study evaluated the effect of abscisic acid (ABA) on histodifferentiation and germination of somatic embryos, to optimize in vitro regeneration of E. edulis . High rates of histodifferentiation (~ 98%) and germination (~ 95%) were achieved with 5 µM ABA, resulting in vigorous embryos with well-developed haustoria. Higher ABA concentrations (10–15 µM) were associated with reduced germination and delayed developmental progression, whereas the absence of ABA impaired histodifferentiation and embryo vigor. Proteomic profiling revealed increased accumulation of structural proteins (β-TUB7, TUBB1, TUBB5), chaperones (HSP83), proteasome components (PSMA2-like), energy metabolism enzymes (GAPDH2, PFK, PFP-α), tricarboxylic acid/glyoxysomal enzymes (SDH5, MDH-glyox), and nitrogen/methylation enzymes (GS, AHCY) in embryos treated with 5 µM ABA, suggesting associations with cytoskeletal remodeling, mitochondrial stability, epigenetic adjustments, and selective translation. In contrast, a decrease in defense proteins such as PR1 reflected a typical developmental trade-off. ABA also involves the integration of hormonal adjustments and the regulation of antioxidant enzymes. In summary, 5 µM ABA promotes efficient histodifferentiation and germination of embryos, enabling in vitro cloning, conservation, and genetic improvement of the species.

Reproductive strategies of the neotropical troglobitic amphipod Potiberaba porakuara Fišer, Zagmajster & Ferreira, 2013 (Amphipoda: Mesogammaaridae) - Matheus Arthur Lúcio da Rocha; Ícaro Silveira da Silva; Sergio Maia Queiroz Lima; Diego de Medeiros Bento; Rodrigo Lopes Ferreira (Invertebrate Reproduction & Development, 2026)

Proteomic profile associated with the m aturation of somatic embryos of Euterpe edulis under polyamine treatments in material derived from a single mother plant - Joana Silva Costa; Débora Pellanda Fagundes; Mateus Santana Rodrigues; Tamyris de Mello; Jociel Nascimento de Noronha; Ingridh Medeiros Simões; Simone Wellita Simão de Carvalho; Tadeu Ériton Caliman Zanardo; Claudete Santa-Catarina; Edilson Romais Schmildt; Amir Ali Khoddamzadeh; José Carlos Lopes; et al. (Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 2026)
Euterpe edulis is of ecological and economic relevance and is currently threatened with extinction. Its vulnerability to extinction, combined with the recalcitrant nature of its seeds, justifies the search for alternative reproduction techniques. Somatic embryogenesis is an alternative propagation method that is subdivided into distinct phases. Maturation is a crucial phase in the process for the successful regeneration of somatic plantlets. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of putrescine and spermidine, applied individually or in combination, on the maturation of E. edulis somatic embryos originating from a single mother plant. To this end, concentrations of putrescine (0, 500, 1000, or 1500 µM) and spermidine (0, 150, 200, 250, 300, or 350 µM) were analyzed. The highest number of somatic embryos (71.67) and coleoptilar embryos (67.67), both per embryogenic callus, was obtained in maturation medium supplemented with spermidine (350 µM) + putrescine (1500 µM). In this treatment, 313 differentially accumulated proteins (DAPs) were identified, with 63 up -accumulated and 250 down -accumulated compared to the control (without supplementation). Functional annotation by orthology suggests that among the DAPs, some proteins stand out for being potentially associated with the following biological processes: cell defense, energy metabolism, carbon/nitrogen balance equilibrium, and regulation of the cellular redox environment. It is concluded that spermidine (350 µM) + putrescine (1500 µM) enhances the formation of E. edulis somatic embryos derived from a single mother plant and the transition of these embryos to the coleoptilar development stage. These responses were accompanied by proteomic changes suggesting conserved biological processes potentially associated with embryo maturation.

From nitrogen and calcium supply to field performance: a long-term study on sustainable nutrient management in citrus production - Gabriel Antonio Bortoloti; Rodrigo Marcelli Boaretto; Geraldo José Silva; José Antônio Quaggio; Guilherme Oliveira Silva; Alexandre Alves da Silva; Márcio Augusto Soares; Thais Regina Souza Chiachia; Franz Walter Rieger Hippler; Dirceu Mattos (Plant and Soil, 2026)
Background and aims Sustainable citrus production requires nitrogen (N) management strategies that account for soil–plant nutrient interactions, particularly those affecting calcium (Ca) nutrition. In fertigated citrus orchards, strategies differing in NO₃⁻:NH₄⁺ balance and associated Ca supply affect soil chemical properties, plant nutritional status, fruit yield, and NUE. This study evaluated the effects of contrasting fertigation strategies, with or without foliar Ca application in a sweet-orange orchard. Methods A split-plot field experiment was conducted from 2020–23. Subplots received 220 kg N ha⁻ 1 yr⁻ 1 as calcium nitrate (CN; 100:0 NO₃⁻:NH₄⁺), nitrate-dominant mixture of calcium nitrate and ammonium nitrate (CN + AN; 75:25 NO₃⁻:NH₄⁺), or ammonium nitrate (AN; 50:50 NO₃⁻:NH₄⁺). Main plots received or not foliar Ca. Soil chemical properties, leaf nutrient status, fruit yield, and NUE were evaluated. Results CN and CN + AN were associated with higher soil pH and Ca availability, as well as approximately 15% higher leaf Ca concentration compared to AN. Responses were accompanied by higher fruit yield and NUE, with CN and CN + AN producing about 10 t ha⁻ 1 more fruit than AN across four harvests. Fruit yield was positively correlated with both leaf Ca concentration and leaf Ca:N ratio. Foliar Ca application did not improve leaf Ca concentration or fruit yield, and its association with lower NUE reflected the additional N supplied via Ca(NO₃)₂ without a corresponding increase in yield. Conclusion Fertigation differing in NO₃⁻:NH₄⁺ balance and Ca supply influenced soil chemical properties, plant nutritional status, fruit yield, and NUE. CN + AN was the best fertigation practice, whereas foliar Ca application provided no additional benefit to trees.

Bioconversion of Aristolochia galeata leaf biomass by Battus polydamas larvae leads to chemical diversification and increased in vivo anticancer potential - Aparecida Rios Soares; Cláudio Rodrigo Nogueira; Carlos André Ferreira Moraes; Joelcio Freitas; Rita de Cássia Avellaneda Guimarães; Valter Aragão do Nascimento; Karine de Cássia Freitas; Priscila Aiko Hiane; Evelyn de Andrade Salomão; Paulo Roberto Haidamus de Oliveira Bastos; Roberta Rios Soares; Luciano da Silva Pinto; et al. (Natural Product Research, 2026)

Integrative molecular epidemiology of Sporothrix in Latin America reveals calmodulin genotypes associated with host, clinical form and geographic distribution - Pedro Henrique Oliveira Favacho; Hellaine Cristina Gonçalves Mota; Gabriel Silas Marinho de Sousa; João Gabriel Souza Alves da Silva; Alice Campos Ferreira; Allan Natividade Odorizzi; Emily Vitória Gama de Oliveira; Ruy Marques Bezerra Neto; Nadya Rafaelly dos Passos Pereira; Ester Sousa Costa; Daniel dos Santos Caldas; Silvia Helena Marques da Silva; et al. (Biologia, 2026)
Sporothrix species are the etiological agents of sporotrichosis, an emerging fungal disease of medical and veterinary importance. Molecular surveillance using publicly available databases enables the monitoring of pathogen dissemination and the identification of genetic and epidemiological patterns, particularly in endemic regions. This study aimed to perform an integrative analysis of clinical, epidemiological and phylogenetic characteristics of Sporothrix strains in Latin America based on calmodulin ( CAL ) gene sequences deposited in GenBank between 2014 and 2023. Sequences were selected according to predefined inclusion criteria, including species identification, year of deposition and availability of clinical and epidemiological metadata. Phylogenetic reconstruction was performed using MAFFT and IQ-TREE under the K2P + G4 model with 1,000 bootstrap replicates. Principal Component Analysis and Permutational Multivariate Analysis of Variance (PERMANOVA) were applied to evaluate genetic and epidemiological clustering. A total of 571 sequences were included. Sporothrix brasiliensis was the most frequent species (53.41%), predominantly associated with humans (68.52%) and felines (24.64%), followed by S. schenckii (40.28%). Phylogenetic analysis identified three clades for S. brasiliensis (b1–b3) and S. schenckii (s1–s3), whereas S. globosa formed a single, homogeneous clade (g1). Multivariate analysis resolved three clusters for each species, with S. brasiliensis showing a highly structured grouping driven strictly by the host factor (PERMANOVA Pseudo-F = 23.08, p = 0.001), while S. schenckii exhibited pronounced geographic and clinical variance partitioning (p = 0.001). The integrative interpretation of phylogenetic, multivariate, and epidemiological data indicated geographically restricted genotypes for S. brasiliensis and transnational genotypes for S. schenckii and S. globosa , as well as species-specific host and clinical associations.These findings demonstrate that CAL -based integrative analyses of publicly available data can reveal regional genetic structure and dispersion patterns of Sporothrix species, highlighting the zoonotic relevance of S. brasiliensis and supporting the need for standardized molecular surveillance strategies in Latin America.

Addressing imbalanced data and feature engineering for abnormal water consumption detection with machine learning models - Mahelvson Bazilio Chaves; Fábio Rodrigo de Lima e Silva; Adiel Teixeira de Almeida Filho (Utilities Policy, 2026)

Non-destructive estimation of leaf area in sour passion fruit with different leaf morphological patterns using allometric equations - Wedson Aleff Oliveira da Silva; Antônio Gustavo de Luna Souto; João Everthon da Silva Ribeiro; José Francismar de Medeiros; Anderson Rodrigo Luciano da Silva; Fred Augusto Lourêdo de Brito; Rodrigo Rafael da Silva; Maria Helena Menezes Cordeiro; Evandro Franklin de Mesquita; Carlos Eduardo Magalhães do Santos (South African Journal of Botany, 2026)

Integrating SLAM LiDAR, UAV-LiDAR, and orbital remote sensing to quantify passive forest regeneration in the Brazilian Cerrado - Rômullo Oliveira Louzada; Diego Campos Vasconcelos; Gabriel Ferreira da Silva; Fernanda Vitorio Vieira; Junior da Silva Camargo; Maximiliano Guimarães Sales Sales; Fernando Hentschke; Ivan Rodrigo Leonardi; Thiago Gentil Ramires (Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment, 2026)

Comparative in vitro response of canine, human, and murine osteosarcoma cell lines to resveratrol, homeopathic mistletoe (V.A. CH200), and doxorubicin - Felipe César da Silva Brasileiro; Giovana Pedro; Mayara Simão Franzoni; Rodrigo Cardoso de Oliveira; Cristina Oliveira Massoco Salles Gomes; Flávia Karina Delella; Carlos Eduardo Fonseca-Alves; Renée Laufer-Amorim (Research in Veterinary Science, 2026)

Mind the gap: A hydrogeological forecasting-oriented digital twin framework for groundwater levels under sparse irregular sampling - César de Oliveira Ferreira Silva; Rodrigo Lilla Manzione (Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 2026)

Long‑term impacts of a composted sewage sludge–based Class B organic fertilizer on soil micronutrients and crop production in the Tropics - Luana Corrêa Silva; Aline Renée Coscione; Rodrigo Silva Alves; Philippe Solano Toledo Silva; Adrielle Rodrigues Prates; Leiliane Dutra Silva; Fabrício da Silva Vasconcelos; Jussara Borges Regitano; Cassio Hamilton Abreu-Junior; Wanderley José de Melo; Gian Franco Capra; Arun Dilipkumar Jani; et al. (European Journal of Agronomy, 2026)

Rethinking urbanization effects on pollinators: a comprehensive review - Amanda dos Santos Felix da Silva; Willian Moura de Aguiar; Rodrigo Nogueira Vasconcelos (Urban Ecosystems, 2026)
Urbanization exposes biodiversity to multiple, spatially heterogeneous environmental pressures, and pollinators provide informative models for evaluating these effects. We conducted a bibliometric and systematic review of 200 studies published between 2006 and 2024 to examine how urbanization affects pollinators, the response patterns reported, and persistent knowledge gaps. To provide a structured synthesis, we classified 328 environmental predictors into five non-exclusive, mechanistically informed dimensions—habitat loss and fragmentation (D1), resource modification (D2), thermal and abiotic stress (D3), biotic pressure (D4), and chemical contamination (D5)—and examined whether the consistency of reported responses differed among dimensions across 2,233 predictor–response relationships. D1 comprised 66.6% of all variables and generated the largest number of relationships; its high conflict rate (34.0%) was associated with the inclusion of both built-area and natural-area predictor subtypes. D3 exhibited the highest predictor-level conflict rate (60.0%), whereas D4 showed the highest proportion of negative effects (38.7%), a pattern concentrated in studies using honeybee abundance or managed-bee pressure as predictors. Among 19 studies evaluating pollination services, 52.9% reported divergent directions between service and diversity outcomes; Apis/Bombus -dominated studies showed 75% positive service outcomes, compared with 67% negative outcomes in studies without managed-bee dominance. The entire evidence base on urban pollination services originated from non-tropical cities. We organize these findings into a four-axis heuristic framework and three testable hypotheses, providing a structured basis for future empirical and quantitative evaluation of the sources of heterogeneity.

Are there choices in the darkness? habitat selection and environmental filtering shape invertebrate communities in semi-arid caves - Vitor Gabriel Pereira Junta; Marconi Souza-Silva; Rodrigo Lopes Ferreira (Oecologia, 2026)
Habitat selection governs subterranean organism distributions, where environmental gradients and restricted resources impose strong constraints, suggesting many cave-dwelling species respond primarily to fine-scale microhabitat variation rather than broad spatial patterns. To evaluate this hypothesis, we examined environmental drivers of invertebrate richness and community composition across 24 limestone caves in a tropical semi-arid region. Adopting a multi-scale framework, we quantified landscape attributes, cave-level habitat features, and local microhabitat conditions, recording 336 invertebrate species representing 40 orders and 106 families, including 38 obligate subterranean taxa. Our findings demonstrate that these communities are governed by a hierarchy of localized environmental filters, while regional spatial processes exert a negligible footprint. At the mesoscale, cave identity and internal sectors heavily determine community composition, overriding geographic distance and maintaining high species turnover. Across internal gradients, non-troglobitic and troglobitic fauna display an inverse spatial sorting between scales. For non-troglobitic communities, species richness declines sharply toward deeper zones, a negative effect intensified at the microscale where these organisms respond positively to trophic resource availability. Conversely, obligate troglobitic richness is constrained by moisture availability at the mesoscale but becomes solely and positively driven by distance from the entrance at the microscale, as specialized species track deep, buffered microhabitats to avoid competitive interactions in high-energy zones. Together, our results confirm that niche-based environmental filtering structures these assemblages, positioning each cave as an ecologically singular unit. Consequently, Brazilian environmental licensing cannot rely on regional offsetting, since individual caves are not ecological substitutes, and fine-scale inventories are critical to prevent biodiversity loss.

Cross-ecosystem engineers: the dual role of fruit bats in cave nutrient dynamics and landscape seed dispersal - Maricélio de Medeiros Guimarães; Priscila Emanuela de Souza; Marconi Souza-Silva; Rodrigo Lopes Ferreira (Oecologia, 2026)
Bats provide key ecosystem services, yet their dual role in subterranean habitats remains understudied. Frugivorous species such as Artibeus planirostris can act both as seed dispersers in surface environments and as sources of organic matter in caves through guano deposition. We investigated these functions in Toca do Morrinho Cave (Bahia, Brazil), combining captive experiments and field monitoring to assess guano production, diet, deposition patterns, and seed fate. Bats consumed fruits from 11 plant species and produced an average of 3.24 g of dry guano per day. Most feces (91.1%) were deposited outside the cave, corresponding to ~ 275 seeds per bat per day, underscoring their efficiency as seed dispersers. In contrast, only 8.9% of feces were dropped inside the cave, where seeds failed to germinate under aphotic conditions. Nevertheless, this deposition enriched the hypogean environment, providing organic matter and moisture that support invertebrate assemblages. Germination trials showed that gut passage generally preserved or enhanced seed viability, particularly for Ficus gomelleira . Our results highlight the multifunctionality of A. planirostris as both a driver of plant recruitment across landscapes and a contributor to subterranean nutrient dynamics. While seed dispersal is highly effective in epigean systems, deposition underground represents an antagonistic outcome for plants but a critical subsidy for cave communities. By linking above- and belowground ecosystems, A. planirostris functions as a cross-ecosystem engineer. Protecting its cave colonies is therefore vital not only for subterranean biodiversity but also for broader ecological processes that depend on bat-mediated connectivity.

Clomiphene citrate versus testosterone replacement therapy in male hypogonadism: a systematic review of literature and meta-analysis - Beatriz T. Constantinou; Bianca C. Benedicto; Lilian Galligani; Beatriz N. Schiavon; Caio M.O Mendes; Maria Micaela G. Petri; Beatriz Uzueli; Ronaldo Soares Maia; Rodrigo Afonso Silva da Sardenberg; Renato Fraietta; Jose Arnaldo Shiomi da Cruz (European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 2026)
Introduction Male hypogonadism, including age-related and functional forms, is characterized by insufficient testosterone production often associated with obesity and metabolic comorbidities. Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) increases serum testosterone but suppresses spermatogenesis and may cause adverse effects. Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs), such as clomiphene citrate, have emerged as an alternative approach to restore endogenous testosterone while preserving fertility. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of clomiphene citrate versus testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in increasing serum testosterone levels in men with hypogonadism. Methods We conducted a systematic review of the literature in PubMed, Embase, Scopus, The Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar to identify studies comparing clomiphene citrate and testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in men with male hypogonadism’. The primary outcome was the change in serum testosterone levels before and after treatment. Secondary outcomes included variations in other hormonal parameters, and clinical symptom improvement assessed through standardized instruments. Results A total of 11 studies with 1512 patients were included (764 on clomiphene citrate; 748 on testosterone replacement therapy, TRT). For serum testosterone, the overall pooled effect showed no significant difference between clomiphene and TRT (MD = 6.64 ng/dL; 95% CI -35.35 to 48.63; I² = 80.6%). Subgroup analyses indicated injectable testosterone achieved higher levels than clomiphene (1 study, 62 patients; MD = -290.50; 95% CI -518.78 to -62.22), whereas gel-based TRT showed no difference (8 studies, 1012 patients; MD = 24.29; 95% CI -18.91 to 67.48; I² = 76.1%). For sexual function, three studies (199 patients; 85 on clomiphene; 114 on TRT) assessing post-treatment libido (ADAM 1–5) showed lower libido scores with clomiphene than TRT (MD = − 0.54; 95% CI − 0.87 to − 0.21; P = 0.009; I² = 18.8%). Conclusions No statistically significant difference in serum testosterone levels was observed between clomiphene citrate and testosterone gel, although the evidence is limited by high heterogeneity and some concerns to high risk of bias. TRT was associated with greater improvements in libido. These findings should be interpreted as preliminary, and large-scale randomized trials incorporating clinical and fertility endpoints are needed.

Systematic Review of the Literature – Circular Economy and Life Cycle Analysis in Electric Vehicle Batteries - Gustavo da Silva Lisboa; Lucas Veiga Avila; João Henrique Paulino Pires Eustachio; Tiago Bandeira Marchesan; Marceli Adriane Schvartz; Rodrigo Sampaio Cintra; Nisrin Naiel Dib Khaled (Circular Economy and Sustainability, 2026)
This study presents a systematic literature review on the application of the circular economy (CE) to the life cycle of electric vehicle (EV) batteries. Using the Web of Science database and PRISMA protocol, 3,180 publications were screened, with 167 selected for analysis (2019–2024). The findings reveal battery recycling as a central sustainability theme in the EV sector. China leads in publication volume and citations, with notable collaborations with Italy and Spain; the U.S. connects strongly with Germany and the U.K. Together, these five countries account for 53.4% of the literature, highlighting international cooperation. Although Brazil is not among the top ten in publication count, it is part of the China-led cluster, suggesting global knowledge exchange. The review identifies key challenges to circularity in EV batteries, including immature recycling technologies and high implementation costs. It also highlights enablers such as advances in material recovery and integration of reuse strategies. The most cited studies emphasize the importance of linking battery recycling with sustainable business models that balance environmental, economic, and social dimensions. Optimization of recycling processes emerges as a recurring focus, aiming to enhance material recovery and reduce environmental impact. The study underscores the CE as a strategic and growing field in EV battery management, offering critical pathways for sustainable innovation. Future research should prioritize the identification and validation of barriers and enablers for CE in lithium-ion batteries, contributing to more effective policies and industrial practices aligned with global sustainability goals.

Free-ranging dog’s effects on temporal activity pattern of prey species in areas of Cerrado and Atlantic Forest, Brazil - Letícia Rodrigues Moretto; Bárbara Mitsuko Zukeram Fujioka; Letícia Vitória da Silva; Natalie Olifiers; Letícia Lütke Riski; Paulo Sérgio D’Andrea; Alan Rodrigo Panosso; Roland Kays; Viviane Brito Dias; Rita Bianchi (Biodiversity and Conservation, 2026)

Meta-analysis of woody plant diversity and aboveground biomass stock co-benefits across Amazon agroforestry systems - Thamires Campos de Almeida; Silvio Nolasco de Oliveira Neto; Arthur da Cruz Silva; Rodrigo Gomes Gorsani; Lorena Evangelista Fernandes; Sebastião Venâncio Martins; Mehdi Heydari; Andrés Iván Prato; Lisandra Mendes Louzada-Camilo; Ana Luiza Rangel; Jamerson Souza da Costa; Alisson Lopes Rodrigues; et al. (Agroforestry Systems, 2026)

Habitat heterogeneity shapes cave invertebrate communities: insights from two caves at contrasting elevations - Laís Furtado Oliveira; Leandro Mata da Rocha Melo; Rodrigo Lopes Ferreira; Marconi Souza Silva (Journal of Insect Conservation, 2026)
Understanding how subterranean communities are structured requires evaluating both local ecological processes within caves and the broader environmental context in which they occur. In this study, we examined patterns of species richness, composition, and beta diversity of terrestrial invertebrates in two large carbonate caves located at contrasting elevations: Umajalanta Cave in Bolivia (2850 m a.s.l.) and Morena Cave in Brazil (794 m a.s.l.). Despite their distinct altitudinal settings, both caves share broadly comparable structural features, including extensive passages, stream systems, and relatively complex internal topology. Environmental variables related to habitat heterogeneity, trophic resource availability, microclimatic conditions, and distance from the entrance were measured in 23 sectors (mesoscale, 3 × 10 m) and 69 quadrats (microscale, 1 × 1 m). Invertebrates were sampled through active visual searches. At the mesoscale, none of the environmental variables evaluated exhibited a significant relationship with species richness in Umajalanta Cave. In contrast, species richness in Morena Cave was positively associated with substrate diversity and trophic resource availability. At the microscale, species richness increased significantly with increasing distance from the cave entrance in both systems. However, positive relationships between richness and the availability of trophic resources and shelters were detected exclusively in Morena Cave. Beta diversity was high in both caves and across spatial scales, driven primarily by species turnover and indicating strong compositional heterogeneity at the mesoscale and microscale. Overall, our results indicate that cave invertebrate assemblages are primarily structured by local ecological processes operating within caves rather than by the altitudinal context in which they occur, although this inference should be interpreted cautiously given that only two caves were analyzed. Implications for insect conservation These findings underscore the importance of local environmental conditions and habitat heterogeneity in structuring subterranean communities, reinforcing the need to preserve both environmental integrity and habitat diversity within subterranean ecosystems.

Resistance Mechanisms in Cucumis melo (L.) Genotypes to Bemisia tabaci MED (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) - Vinicius Fernandes Canassa; Felipe Savieto Furquim de Souza; Roberta Wagner de Oliveira; Aline Marques Pinheiro; Rodrigo Donizeti Faria; Isabella Rubio Cabral; Cristiano Soleo Funari; Martin Kássio Leme da Silva; Valter Rodrigues Oliveira; André Luiz Lourenção; Carlos Gilberto Raetano (Journal of Crop Health, 2026)

Quantitative assessment reveals widespread depletion of demersal fisheries in the Brazilian meridional margin, SW Atlantic - Luís Gustavo Cardoso; Rodrigo Sant’Ana; Eidi Kikuchi; Bruno Mourato; Manuel Haimovici; Antônio Olinto Ávila-da-Silva; Jose Angel A. Perez (Fisheries Research, 2026)

Toward process-based causality indicators for assessing and monitoring ecological impacts of offshore wind energy: a benthic perspective - Ivan Rodrigo Abrão Laurino; Anna Thereza dos Santos Alves Silva; Bruno Olian; Márcia Regina Denadai; Luis Enrique Sánchez; Alexander Turra (Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2026)
Offshore wind energy (OWE) is rapidly emerging and expanding in several countries worldwide. A current challenge is understanding the ecological-causal processes underlying OWE environmental impacts to determine appropriate indicators for baseline assessment and follow-up monitoring. Here, we reviewed the ecological impacts and screened parameters that can serve as process-based indicators of causality for assessing and monitoring changes in benthic environments associated with OWE development. To this end, we first conducted a global literature review (73 articles) to compile evidence on OWE impacts on benthic environments. Next, based on the assessed evidence, we designed conceptual-qualitative ecosystem models to clarify the ecological-causal processes connecting OWE pressures with their potential cascading effects. Lastly, we identified ecological parameters from the reviewed literature that could serve as indicators of the processes described by the models. As key results, we detailed the causal chain of OWE effects on benthic environments and proposed 32 indicators for assessing and monitoring impacts. We highlighted that the causal meaning of the indicators, from a process-based perspective, depends on considering biodiversity categorized by life-history traits, rather than relying on general parameters such as the total abundance of the benthic community. This includes classifying species into ecological functional groups that will signal distinct causal processes, such as noise pollution, organic enrichment, and changes in ecosystem functioning. Such a tool can be further applied in baseline and monitoring studies to guide Environmental Impact Assessment toward a process-based praxis that is more aligned with the principles of Ecosystem-Based Management.

Embryo-fetal and early-life protein restriction programs pulmonary structure and molecular parameters in both dams and female offspring - Flávia Alessandra Maciel; Matheus Naia Fioretto; Luisa Annibal Barata; Isabelle Tenori Ribeiro; Vinícius Alexandre de Andrade Felipe; Lucas Sobrinho Lemos; Maycon Tavares Emílio-Silva; Tainá Dorte da Silva; Flávia Karina Delella; Clélia Akiko Hiruma Lima; Wellerson Rodrigo Scarano; Luis Antonio Justulin (Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, 2026)
The Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) theory proposes that adverse conditions during critical developmental windows can increase disease susceptibility throughout life. Maternal protein restriction (MPR) is a well-established experimental model that impairs offspring lung development, affecting pulmonary structure, metabolism, and molecular pathways from early life to aging. However, little is known about its effects on maternal pulmonary health and female offspring, representing an important gap in the literature. Therefore, this study investigated the effects of MPR on lung structure and metabolism in dams at the end of lactation and in female offspring at weaning. Sprague Dawley rats were fed either a control diet (17% protein) or a low-protein diet (6% protein) throughout gestation and lactation. Dams and female offspring were euthanized at weaning, and pulmonary alterations were assessed through histological, biochemical, molecular, zymographic, and in silico analyses. MPR increased collagen deposition, mast cell density, and Acta expression, while reducing reticular fibers in maternal lungs, accompanied by a trend toward increased lipid peroxidation. In female offspring, MPR reduced alveolar diameter, mast cell density, and reticular fibers, while increasing collagen deposition, MMP-2 activity, PI3K and MyoD expression, and decreasing mTOR expression as well as Nduf transcript levels. No significant alterations in antioxidant parameters were observed in either dams or offspring. Integrative analyses indicate that MPR promotes structural remodeling in maternal lungs, potentially compromising ventilatory function. In female offspring, MPR induces delayed pulmonary development, extracellular matrix remodeling, alterations in smooth muscle-related pathways, and disturbances in energy metabolism. Together, these findings demonstrate that maternal protein resQ1triction adversely affects pulmonary health in both dams and female offspring, revealing potential mechanisms linking early-life nutritional adversity to the developmental origins of respiratory disease.

When stability defies harshness: terrestrial invertebrate community persistence in a large subterranean hotspot in the Brazilian semi-arid region - Gabriel Augusto Silva Vaz; Rodrigo Lopes Ferreira; Marconi Souza-Silva (Community Ecology, 2026)
Although caves are generally considered more environmentally stable than surface ecosystems, their biological communities do not invariably exhibit temporal constancy. The influence of seasonality on species richness and community composition in subterranean systems remains poorly understood, particularly in Neotropical regions. Changes in rainfall, temperature, humidity, and epigean productivity may alter cave microhabitat conditions, potentially affecting the abundance, composition, richness, and niche occupancy of terrestrial invertebrates. To test this hypothesis, we investigated Brejões I Cave, a large cave system located in the Brazilian semi-arid region. Twenty-four fixed sectors were surveyed during wet and dry periods, with concurrent measurements of microclimatic conditions, habitat structure, and resource availability. Seasonal changes in terrestrial invertebrate community composition were quantified using the Temporal Beta-diversity Index (TBI), while species’ niche dynamics were assessed using the Outlying Mean Index (OMI) and Within Outlying Mean Index (WitOMI). Contrary to expectations, no significant seasonal differences were detected in species turnover, richness, or abundance, indicating seasonal stability in community structure. Although only a small subset of species responded to environmental gradients, WitOMI analyses revealed seasonal shifts in subniche breadth, mainly characterized by niche contractions during the dry season and occasional expansions in some taxa. These patterns were associated with reductions in temperature and humidity. Overall, our results indicate that climatic fluctuations can influence species-level niche dynamics without altering overall community structure in large, environmentally buffered cave systems.

When mesophotic meets shallow: First records of deep‐associated reef fishes in a well‐studied tropical bay under the influence of spring–summer upwelling - Miguel Loiola; Rodrigo Maia‐Nogueira; Carla Sthefany Barroso Teles; Maisha Gragnolati; Guilherme Camargo Lessa; Pedro Milet Meirelles; Igor Cristino Silva Cruz; José Amorim Reis‐Filho (Journal of Fish Biology, 2026)
We document the first records of reef fishes typically associated with mesophotic environments on shallow ( Rhomboplites aurorubens and the pygmy angelfish Centropyge aurantonotus , usually restricted to deeper (>40 m) shelf habitats along the Brazilian coast, were recorded inside Baía de Todos os Santos (BTS). Integrating long‐term ecological and oceanographic monitoring, fisheries information and underwater visual records, we show that these occurrences coincided with coastal upwelling and the advection of cooler shelf waters. We propose that cold‐water intrusions act as thermal corridors enabling cross‐shelf movements.

Association between restless legs syndrome and erectile dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis - Rafael Matos Vieira Gordilho; Nilo Jorge Carvalho Leão Barreto; Felipe Pinho E. Albuquerque Silva; João Victor Pereira Gonzalez; Nathalia Pedreira Santos de Lemos; Kenzo Ogasawara Donato; Paula Alana Morais Seixas; Gabriela Nunes E. Brito; Henrique Brasileiro Terceiro; Felipe Pereira Garrido Pazos; Rodrigo Barbosa Freire Silvão; Cristina Salles (Sleep and Biological Rhythms, 2026)
Objective To evaluate whether patients with RLS have increased odds of ED compared with non-RLS controls. Methods We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis analyzing the odds of ED in patients with RLS. We included studies that: (i) evaluated adults with a diagnosis of RLS established by the pre-established criteria; (ii) included a control group without RLS; and (iii) evaluated outcomes related to the odds of ED in patients with RLS. We followed the PRISMA 2020 protocol. Results This systematic review included a total sample of 33,740 participants. Patients with RLS had 70% higher odds of ED compared with non-RLS controls (OR = 1.70; 95% CI: 1.52–1.91; p < 0.001; I² = 0%). The group with severe RLS had lower odds of ED than the mild-moderate RLS group (OR = 0.67; 95% CI: 0.53–0.84; p = 0.0005). The RLS group presented increased odds of severe ED compared with non-RLS controls (OR = 4.51; 95% CI: 1.52–13.33; p = 0.006; I² = 0%), but no significant difference compared with controls for mild or moderate ED ( p > 0.05). Conclusion Individuals with RLS have 70% higher odds of ED compared with non-RLS controls. Severe ED was more frequent among patients with RLS, while no significant differences were observed for mild or moderate ED. These findings support ED screening in patients with RLS.

Formulation-dependent efficacy of Bacillus velezensis BEIB-46 for the biological control of Meloidogyne incognita in cotton - Willian Bergonsi; Rodrigo Gobatto; Luiz Carlos Oliveira da Silva; Natacha Melo; Daiane Ferreira; Bruno Scentinela Jacintho Paes; Cláudio Marcelo Gonçalves de Oliveira; Mateus Torres Nazari (European Journal of Plant Pathology, 2026)
Meloidogyne incognita is one of the main phytonematodes affecting cotton productivity, requiring sustainable control alternatives to chemical nematicides. This study evaluated the efficacy of different bioinputs based on Bacillus velezensis BEIB-46 for the biological control of M. incognita and their effects on cotton development. The strain was identified through high-resolution genomic analyses, followed by production via submerged fermentation and formulation into four distinct forms: fermented broth (6 × 10⁸ CFU/mL), fermented broth supplemented with 10% composting extract (4 × 10⁸ CFU/mL), concentrated wet biomass of B. velezensis BEIB-46 (1 × 10 1 ⁰ CFU/g), and concentrated dry biomass of B. velezensis BEIB-46 (1 × 10 1 ⁰ CFU/g), applied at different doses at planting. After 98 days, the final nematode population, reproduction factor, control efficiency, and agronomic parameters were evaluated. All B. velezensis treatments significantly reduced the M. incognita population compared with the untreated control. The highest control efficiencies were observed for the concentrated formulations, particularly the dry solid form, which achieved up to 83.4% efficiency and reproduction factors of 0.4 and 0.3. In addition to nematode suppression, the treatments significantly increased fresh root mass and shoot dry mass, indicating a biostimulant effect. The concentrated dry formulations (2 and 5 g/ha) demonstrated superior performance by combining high nematicidal efficiency with root or shoot growth promotion, as well as improved commercial attributes and operational feasibility, highlighting the potential of B. velezensis BEIB-46 as a sustainable alternative for the management of M. incognita in cotton cultivation.

Maternal parity modulates the impact of lactation management on fetal programming of postnatal performance in Nelore bulls - Alessandra Regina Carrer; Rubens Paes de Arruda; Guilherme Pugliesi; Felipe Zandonadi Brandão; Isabella Rio Feltrin; Júlio César de Carvalho Balieiro; Paulo Roberto Leme; Arlindo Saran Netto; Rodrigo Silva Goulart; Germán Darío Ramirez Zamudio; Karine Galhego Morelli; Alexandre Rossetto Garcia; et al. (Theriogenology, 2026)

Genotoxicity and oral tissue damage associated with tooth bleaching agents: A scoping review - Patrick Wesley Marques de Boa; Mariana Silva de Bessa; Flávio Pereira dos Santos Filho; Lara Beatriz Nascimento Diniz; Rodrigo Othávio de Assunção e Souza; Laércio Almeida de Melo; Arthur Cesar de Medeiros Alves; Boniek Castillo Dutra Borges (Mutation Research - Reviews in Mutation Research, 2026)

Techno-economic assessment of bioenergy with carbon capture and storage for Brazilian thermoelectric power plants - Fazal Um Min Allah; Rodrigo Nogueira De Sousa; Elena Trim; Adriano da Silva Marques; Monica Carvalho (Biomass and Bioenergy, 2026)

Copper Dynamics in the Aquatic Environment Under Ocean Acidification and Contamination by Microplastics - Luísa Silva Poersch; Sanye Soroldoni; Fernanda Chaves Lopes; Camila De Martinez Gaspar Martins; Marco Tadeu Grassi; Brenno Januário da Silva; Maurício Garcia de Camargo; Rodrigo Kerr; Grasiela Lopes Leães Pinho (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)
Microplastics are pollutants that cause great concern due to their known effects on biota and growing accumulation in the oceans. Microplastics can act as vectors of copper (Cu) ions, potentially altering their dynamics and bioavailability in the marine environment through adsorption processes, which are influenced by several factors, including pH. Given that ocean acidification is a current process that can be further aggravated through many processes, including an increase in anthropogenic CO 2 emissions, one of the aims of this study was to evaluate the behaviour of Cu (II) in the presence of photodegraded microplastics (polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in two different reduced pH scenarios according to the Shared Socioeconomic Pathway predicted for 2100 by IPCC. The other aim was to verify chemical changes in the carbonate system and Cu (II) speciation in both reduced pH scenarios predicted for 2100 by IPCC, focusing on inorganic complexation. At the moderate acidification (pH 7.88) treatment, the concentration of dissolved Cu (II) decreased after a 48-h exposition to PET microplastics compared to the initial concentration, primarily due to inorganic complexation and adsorption onto natural particles rather than adsorption onto microplastics, which exhibited a limited capacity to adsorb Cu 2+ under the experimental conditions. Conversely, in the intense acidification treatment (pH 7.59), the concentration of dissolved Cu (II) increased, likely due to the release of previously complexed Cu (II) and the reduced adsorption capacity of the microplastics, as Cu 2+ competes with the increased H + concentrations for the sorption sites on the surfaces of microplastics. These results indicate that under a more intense acidification scenario, the capacity of microplastics to act as vectors of Cu (II) could be insufficient, potentially increasing the concentration of free ionic-Cu and increasing its availability and consequent toxicity to marine biota.

Effect of supplementation with different trace minerals sources and fibrolytic enzyme on the productive and reproductive performance of Nellore cows on pasture - Keuven S. Nascimento; Amanda C. M. Queiroz; Aline N. Rodrigues; Luiz F. Costa e Silva; Carlos R. Zilioti; James E. Pettigrew; Rodrigo S. Marques; Flávio D. Resende; Gustavo R. Siqueira (Tropical Animal Health and Production, 2026)

A comparison of two vitrification methods and the effect of dimethyl sulfoxide in vitrification solution for cryopreservation of Euterpe edulis Martius (Arecaceae) - Débora Pellanda Fagundes; Joana Silva Costa; Ingridh Medeiros Simões; Simone Wellita Simão de Carvalho; Caroline Palacio de Araujo; Lana Laene Lima Dias; Eduardo Alves; Elias Terra Werner; Edilson Romais Schmildt; Amir Ali Khoddamzadeh; Wagner Campos Otoni; Rodrigo Sobreira Alexandre (Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture (PCTOC), 2026)
Euterpe edulis Martius (Arecaceae) is a native species of the Atlantic Forest hotspot with ecological and economic relevance. Its fruits contribute to biodiversity maintenance by feeding birds and mammals and are valued for their antioxidant properties and applications in the food and cosmetic industries. However, habitat loss and propagation constraints have contributed to the threatened status of this species, reinforcing the need for complementary ex situ conservation strategies. Thus, this study evaluated the cryopreservation of somatic embryos of E. edulis using conventional vitrification and droplet vitrification in association with a modified Plant Vitrification Solution 3 (PVS3) supplemented with different concentrations of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO; 0, 5, 10, and 15%). No significant differences were observed between vitrification methods regarding post-thaw recovery. However, PVS3 supplemented with 10% and 15% DMSO promoted higher survival than 0% and 5%, with maximum values recorded at 15% DMSO (67.50% in droplet vitrification and 69.50% in conventional vitrification). Scanning electron microscopy revealed greater structural alterations in somatic embryos at more advanced maturation stages after cryopreservation, whereas transmission electron microscopy showed treatment-dependent differences in cellular ultrastructure, including vacuolization, cell wall disruption, and preservation of nuclear organization in surviving cells. Elemental analysis by energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) revealed differences among cryopreservation treatments, with higher carbon intensity observed in treatments showing greater post-thaw survival and lower carbon intensity associated with reduced survival. This technique demonstrates potential for preserving germplasm of endangered E. edulis adult plants and can strategically support genetic improvement programs.

Unveiling the microhabitat puzzle: how spatial heterogeneity shapes cave invertebrate biodiversity across scales - Leandro Mata da Rocha Melo; Rodrigo Lopes Ferreira; Marconi Souza Silva (Oecologia, 2026)
Caves harbor diverse invertebrate communities, but the processes shaping their diversity remain poorly understood in tropical systems. In this study, we tested the hypothesis that physical, trophic, and microclimatic factors drive patterns of species composition, richness, and phylogenetic structure in cave invertebrate communities. To address this, we conducted standardized active sampling of both microhabitat characteristics and invertebrate fauna across multiple spatial scales: cave-level, mesoscale (3 × 10 m), and microscale (1 × 1 m). We recorded a total of 357 invertebrate species, representing at least 55 orders, including 28 troglomorphic taxa. At the microscale, species composition was influenced by distance from the entrance as well as by spatial separation among caves, indicating that dispersal limitation, coupled with environmental constraints such as oligotrophy in deeper zones, acts as an important structuring process. At the mesoscale, variation in shelter diversity and temperature was associated with species composition, suggesting that structural heterogeneity and microclimatic gradients function synergistically as environmental filters. Species richness at the microscale was positively related to both distance from the entrance and the availability of trophic resources, highlighting the role of resource input in promoting colonization, particularly in entrance zones. Phylogenetic distance was influenced by distance from the cave entrance and by trophic resource diversity. Collectively, these results provide mechanistic insights into the assembly of cave invertebrate communities and contribute to the development of conservation strategies tailored to karst ecosystems.

Patterns of resource use in loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) from the Southwestern Atlantic Ocean - Celina Carolina Almeida; Rodrigo F. Bastos; Sérgio C. Estima; Andrine Paiva da Silva; Gabriela M. Vélez-Rubio; Danielle S. Monteiro (Marine Biology, 2026)
The Southwestern Atlantic Ocean (SWAO) is an important feeding and developmental area for loggerhead turtle ( Caretta caretta ). However, long-term patterns of resource use across life stages and sexes remain poorly understood for the species in this region. Here, we used stable isotope analysis (SIA) of sequential layers of carapace scutes to investigate resource use of loggerhead turtles in the SWAO across life stages and sexes. Scute samples were collected from 42 individuals stranded or incidentally caught by pelagic longline and bottom pair trawl fishery in southern Brazil and Uruguay (from 31º21′S–51º05′W to 34º55′S–56º09′W), between 2013 and 2024. Cluster analysis based on δ¹⁵N values revealed two distinct groups, corresponding to oceanic and neritic foraging habitats, whereas linear mixed models indicated ontogenetic increases in δ¹³C and δ¹⁵N values consistent with habitat shifts. Significant differences between sexes were observed only for δ¹³C values. Bayesian mixing models (MixSIAR) were used to estimate prey contributions to the diet, based on isotopic values from the literature, revealing a dominance of pelagic prey in oceanic non-shifters and of benthic invertebrates in neritic non-shifters. Shifters showed a transition from oceanic to neritic habitats, with a dietary shift from pelagic to benthic prey, reflecting two main ontogenetic shift patterns: discrete and facultative. Our results enhance the understanding of life-history variation in loggerhead turtles and highlight that sequential analysis of carapace scutes is a valuable tool for reconstructing long-term resource use patterns, providing a broader view of the ecology of this long-lived and endangered species.

Curcumin versus placebo in benign prostatic hyperplasia: a systematic review and meta-analysis - Diogo Souto Santana; Breno Cordeiro Porto; Rafael Baldissera Cardoso; Guilherme Melchior Maia Lopes; Luiz Guilherme Serrão Gimenez; Carlo Camargo Passerotti; Ronaldo Maia; Fernando Gonçalves Almeida; Rodrigo Afonso da Silva Sardenberg; José Arnaldo Shiomi da Cruz (European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 2026)
Background Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a highly prevalent condition among aging men and a major cause of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Although α1-adrenoceptor blockers and 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors remain the cornerstone of treatment, their long-term use is frequently limited by adverse effects and suboptimal symptom control. Growing experimental and clinical evidence suggests that chronic prostatic inflammation plays a central role in BPH progression, raising interest in anti-inflammatory compounds such as curcumin. However, the clinical effectiveness of curcumin in BPH remains poorly defined. Methods We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized and nonrandomized comparative studies evaluating curcumin versus placebo in men with BPH receiving α-blockers and/or 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors. Searches were performed in PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane CENTRAL. The primary outcome was change in International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS). Secondary outcomes included prostate-specific antigen (PSA), prostate volume (PV), post-void residual volume (PVR), and maximum urinary flow rate (Q-max). Pooled analyses were performed using a random-effects model. Results Six studies involving 697 patients met the inclusion criteria. Compared with placebo, curcumin was associated with a significant improvement in IPSS (MD − 4.11; p = 0.0009), accompanied by reductions in PSA (MD − 0.52 ng/mL), PV (MD − 3.78 mL), and PVR (MD -2.38 mL), as well as an increase in Q-max (MD 2.09 mL/s). Subgroup analyses suggested greater symptomatic benefit among patients receiving α-blockers alone compared with those on combined α-blocker and 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor therapy. Substantial heterogeneity was observed across outcomes. Conclusion Curcumin supplementation was associated with significant improvement in LUTS and functional parameters in men with BPH. Although these findings support a potential adjunctive role for curcumin, the available evidence is limited by heterogeneity and study design variability. Well-designed, large-scale randomized trials are warranted to define its clinical utility, optimal formulation, and long-term effects.

Hidden beneath the arid Patagonian lowlands: ecological and conservation considerations to protect a hotspot of subterranean biodiversity - Marconi Souza-Silva; Hernán Augusto Iuri; Marcela Alejandra Mattioni; Robson de Almeida Zampaulo; Willians Porto; Gabriel Redonte; Mariana Paparas; Silvia Sicilia; Rodrigo Lopes Ferreira (Community Ecology, 2026)
To highlight the significance of unique subterranean ecosystems, the concept of Hotspots of Subterranean Biodiversity (HSB) was introduced to designate caves or cave systems with exceptionally high richness of cave-restricted species, which often require urgent conservation measures. The Cuchillo Curá cave system, the largest in Patagonia (Argentina) and the richest in cave-restricted fauna, exemplifies such a hotspot, although it remains poorly studied. In this review, we assess the richness of troglobitic species, identify environmental variables that shape their distribution, and highlight the conservation importance of the system. We documented 26 troglobitic and stygobitic species, combining direct sampling with published records. This fauna encompasses a broad taxonomic range, including Arachnida (8 species), Crustacea (6 species), Collembola (4 species), Diplura (3 species), and single representatives of Diplopoda, Symphyla, Coleoptera, Auchenorrhyncha, and Zygentoma. Most taxa are terrestrial (22), with only four aquatic representatives. Species distribution patterns were associated with microhabitat heterogeneity, distance from cave entrances, temperature, and relative humidity. Shelter diversity and thermal variation emerged as key predictors of species richness. The Cuchillo Curá system hosts a highly specialized subterranean fauna, marked by remarkable morphological and ecological adaptations to cave life. However, this fragile ecosystem is increasingly threatened by mining, tourism, groundwater depletion, and the advancing effects of climate change. Protecting the system is therefore essential not only for safeguarding Patagonia’s subterranean biodiversity but also for preserving a unique component of the region’s natural heritage.

Daily rhythm of feeding activity and the ability of Amazon River prawn (Macrobrachium amazonicum) to control its protein intake using self-feeders - Rafael Queiroz-Anjos; Tailane de Jesus da Silva; Edenilce de Fátima Ferreira Martins; Mariana Cutolo de Araujo; Rodrigo Fortes da Silva (Aquaculture International, 2026)
Self-feeding systems have been used to study aquatic animals’ behavior, suggesting initial studies for practical diet design. This study aimed to identify gaps in knowledge of the behavior, feeding rhythms, and target protein intake of the Amazon River prawn ( Macrobrachium amazonicum ) to inform the design of new diets. This study included two trials. In trial 1, under a 12:12 h LD photoperiod, 40 prawns (mean ± SD = 2.18 ± 0.3 g) were divided into four experimental units. A self-feeding system connected by an infrared sensor was prepared. Prawns were allowed to trigger sensors connected to feeders to assess a possible daily feeding rhythm for 52 days. During trial 2, 80 prawns (1.55 ± 0.19 g) were placed inside eight aquariums. The effect of two dietary protein levels (20%P or 40%P) was evaluated on behavioral protein intake target using self-feeding, as well as growth and body composition. The results of trial 1 showed that Amazon River prawn exhibited predominantly nocturnal behavior using self-feeding systems, with higher food intake during this period ( p p p p > 0.05). These findings can help to understand feed schedules and nutritional approaches, which are important for new aquaculture species.

Production and characterization of pellets with sewage sludge for use as an energy and environmental alternative - Bárbara Zanini; Samuel Nelson Melegari de Souza; Ricardo Sonsim de Oliveira; Edson Antonio da Silva; Lais da Silva Pego Hericks; Paulo Rodrigo Stival Bittencourt (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)
This study investigates the production and characterization of pellets incorporating sewage sludge as a partial substitute for lignocellulosic biomass, aiming at its valorization as an alternative energy source and environmentally sustainable solution. Pellets were produced using different proportions of sewage sludge and Pinus wood powder (0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%) in a pilot-scale pellet mill (1,500 kg·h⁻ 1 ). The samples were characterized in terms of moisture content, ash content, volatile matter, fixed carbon, higher calorific value (HHV), elemental composition (TXRF), thermal behavior (TGA), and gaseous emissions during pyrolysis (EGA-FTIR). Moisture content ranged from 1.89 to 6.76%, complying with ISO 18134–2 standards. Ash content increased proportionally with sludge incorporation (0.85 to 29.96%), reflecting the inorganic fraction of the residue. The HHV varied between 14.45 and 19.01 MJ·kg⁻ 1 , with formulations containing up to 50% sludge meeting the ISO 18125 requirement (≥ 16.56 MJ·kg⁻ 1 ). Thermogravimetric analysis indicated increased thermal stability with higher sludge content, attributed to elevated mineral matter. Gas analysis revealed the predominance of CO₂, CH₄, and oxygenated compounds, with no detection of toxic gases at critical levels under the evaluated conditions. The results demonstrate that the incorporation of sewage sludge up to 50% in pellet formulations is technically feasible for energy applications, contributing to waste management strategies and circular economy practices while maintaining acceptable fuel properties.

Tissue damage to clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) exposed to different concentrations of nanoparticles of a stable polymer (polystyrene) compared to a biodegradable polymer (poly(lactic acid)) - Camila Gomes de Oliveira; Túlio Pacheco Boaventura; Fábio Aremil Costa dos Santos; André de Sena Souza; Sidney dos Santos Silva; Luisa Araujo Alves Silva; Camila Silva Brey Gil; Ronald Kennedy Luz; Rodrigo Lambert Oréfice (Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2026)

A framework for updating the regulation of isolated power systems in light of the energy transition imperative: The case of Chile - Cristiane Silva-Carvalho; Johanna Höhl; Carlos Olivos; Juan Carlos Osorio-Aravena; Rodrigo Palma-Behnke; Dasla Pando-Flores; Bernardo Severino; David Watts; Daniel Olivares; Alejandro Angulo; Joaquín Lazo; Humberto Vidal (Utilities Policy, 2026)

The role of different organs in the hydroxylation of pumiliotoxin (+)-251D to allopumiliotoxin (+)-267A in the poison frog Adelphobates galactonotus - Basil Minder; Andrés E. Brunetti; Jacqueline N. Mendonça; Rodrigo Moreira da Silva; Ralph A. Saporito; Noberto P. Lopes; Taran Grant (Toxicon, 2026)

Microplastics as stratigraphic tracers of post-1950 deposition in a reworked tropical estuary, Brazil - Priscila Bassi Penteado; Rodrigo Esteves Rocha; Wanilson Luiz-Silva; Alfredo Borges de-Campos (Regional Studies in Marine Science, 2026)

Laboratory and field evaluation of LAMP assays for canine visceral leishmaniasis diagnosis - Geovanna Vioti; João Augusto Franco Leonel; Trícia Maria Ferreira de Sousa Oliveira; Diogo Tiago da Silva; Maria Luana Alves; Andrea Cristina Higa Nakaghi; Lara Borges Keid; Luiz Ricardo Paes de Barros Cortez; Thayssa Duarte Costa; Rodrigo Martins Soares (Research in Veterinary Science, 2026)

Leaf traits and extrafloral nectaries: strategies to reduce herbivory in Cerrado woody species - Marina Neves Delgado; Jhonathan Oliveira Silva; Rogério dos Reis Mendonça; Vivivane Evangelista dos Santos Abreu; Sonia Nair Báo; Davi Rodrigo Rossatto (Flora, 2026)

Earth mounds with the presence of palms have high evolutionary history in the Cerrado–Caatinga ecotone - Raul Silva Barros Rocha; Noelma Silva Ribeiro; Flávia Marques de Sousa; Luiz Carlos Santiago Júnior; Ronaldo de Araújo Ibiapina; Maria Thamiris de Sousa Macedo; Evaldo Benedito de Souza; Rodrigo Ferreira de Morais (Wetlands Ecology and Management, 2026)
The presence of palms on earth mounds may increase community phylogenetic diversity (PD) by promoting facilitation and acting as natural perches that enhance species recruitment. We investigated whether palm presence and mound size affect the phylogenetic diversity (alpha and beta) and structure of woody vegetation. We selected 42 earth mounds in an ecotone between the Cerrado and Caatinga biomes: 15 with Copernicia prunifera (Mill.) H.E. Moore, 12 with Astrocaryum vulgare Mart., and 15 without palms. We sampled the woody vegetation, measured the area of mounds and collected the geographic coordinates in order to construct a distance matrix. We then built a phylogenetic tree and calculated the standardised effect sizes of phylogenetic diversity (ses.PD) and phylogenetic distances (ses.MPD and ses.MNTD), in order to control for species richness. We partitioned phylogenetic beta diversity into its turnover and nestedness components. Earth mounds with Astrocaryum vulgare exhibited higher ses.PD and phylogenetic overdispersion (ses.MPD = 0.76; ses.MNTD = 0.88; p < 0.05). By contrast, mounds with Copernicia prunifera displayed a random phylogenetic structure (ses.MPD = 0.02; ses.MNTD = − 0.21; p > 0.05), whereas mounds without palms exhibited lower ses.PD and phylogenetic clustering based on ses.MPD (− 0.70; p < 0.05). The dissimilarities between mounds were driven by species turnover rather than geographic distance. Additionally, larger mounds exhibited higher PD. Our study highlights the potential of palms, particularly Astrocaryum vulgare , to promote the phylogenetic diversity of woody plant lineages on earth mounds, suggesting that their use is an effective strategy for ecological restoration in challenging environments.

First report of multiple infection by Anaplasma platys, Bartonella henselae, and hemoplasmas in clinically healthy domestic cats from Southern Brazil - Paola Renata Joanol Dallmann; Diago Dutra Lima; Camila Xavier Silveira; Victória da Rosa Leite Silva; Pedro Machado Medeiros de Alburquerque; Luiz Filipe Damé Schuch; Rodrigo Casquero Cunha (Veterinary Research Communications, 2026)
Hemoparasitoses in domestic cats are increasingly recognized as an emerging challenge for veterinary medicine and public health due to their subclinical persistence and zoonotic potential. This study aimed to detect Anaplasma platys , Bartonella henselae , and hemotropic mycoplasmas ( Mycoplasma haemofelis [ Mhf ] and ‘ Candidatus Mycoplasma haemominutum’ [ C Mhm]) in clinically healthy cats from Pelotas, southern Brazil, using molecular assays. A total of 151 blood samples collected between 2022 and 2024 were analyzed by conventional and nested PCR. Detection rates were 21.9% (33/151) for (A) platys , 15.2% (23/151) for (B) henselae , and 21.9% (33/151) for hemoplasmas, with a higher occurrence of C Mhm (17.2%; 26/151) than Mhf (4.0%; 6/151). Coinfections occurred in 10.7% (16/151) of cats, including dual infections and one triple infection (0.7%; 1/151) involving (A) platys , (B) henselae , and C Mhm. Statistical analyses showed that (A) platys infection was significantly associated with adult age ( p = 0.01), (B) henselae was more frequent in kittens ( p = 0.04), and hemoplasma infection occurred more often in males ( p = 0.03). To our knowledge, this is the first molecular evidence of concurrent infection by (A) platys , (B) henselae , and ‘ Candidatus Mycoplasma haemominutum’ in a cat from Brazil. These findings highlight the influence of host factors on pathogen dynamics and reinforce the need for molecular surveillance and integrated vector control under a One Health perspective.

Correction: From fruits to seeds: an integrated approach for the sustainable exploitation of Euterpe edulis Martius grown at different altitudes, with bibliometric, genotypic, morphophysiological and physicochemical analyses - Tamyris de Mello; Rachel Garcia Medeiros; Ingridh Medeiros Simões; Caroline Palacio de Araujo; Julcinara Oliveira Baptista; Thuanny Lins Monteiro; Breno Benvindo dos Anjos; Clovis Eduardo Nunes Hegedus; Tércio da Silva de Souza; Edilson Romais Schmildt; Adésio Ferreira; Márcio Paulo Czepak; et al. (Trees, 2026)

Trichoderma Strains from the Brazilian Cerrado Enhance Phosphate Availability and Maize Growth Under Half-Rate Phosphorus Conditions - João Victor Souza Ribeiro; Isabela Pavão Vargas; Rodrigo Mattos da Silva Galeano; Quezia Melo Santana; Felipe de Araújo Nascimento; Clarice Rossato Marchetti; Marivaine da Silva Brasil; Giovana Cristina Giannesi; Douglas Chodi Masui; Fabiana Fonseca Zanoelo (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

SNP-based species identification of sympatric Carcharhinus galapagensis and C. obscurus sharks to support conservation monitoring in oceanic habitats - Jackson Silva de Oliveira; Rodrigo Rodrigues Domingues; Letícia Rafaela de Morais; Bruno César Luz Macena; Shannon Corrigan; Gavin Naylor; Alexandre Wagner Silva Hilsdorf (Environmental Biology of Fishes, 2026)
Carcharhinus galapagensis and Carcharhinus obscurus are challenging species to distinguish based on their physical characteristics, particularly after processing, which can hinder species-level monitoring in fisheries and conservation programs. In this study, we utilized diagnostic single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) to identify 17 shark specimens collected from the Saint Peter and Saint Paul Archipelago in Brazil, a remote marine protected area in the equatorial Atlantic. Our analysis confirmed the presence of both species: nine individuals were identified as C. galapagensis , seven as C. obscurus , and one was classified as a putative hybrid. We also developed a cost-effective, high-throughput SNP-based method for accurate species identification. This new tool enhances the precision of species identification in both fisheries-dependent and independent data, facilitating better management and conservation efforts for these ecologically important sharks.

Green but grey: green areas, air pollution, and children’s cognitive development in Santiago, Chile - Cynthia Córdova; Rodrigo Pérez-Silva (Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences, 2026)

Spatial variability and source apportionment of particulate matter (PM2.5) in Rio de Janeiro: insights from Urban, preserved, and biomass burning areas - Luis Fhernando Mendonça da Silva; Hellen Gonçalves Vieira; Elizanne P. S. Justo; Ivan Víctor Silva Guillen; Rodrigo Stellet Ferreira; Vanessa A. dos Anjos; Ricardo Henrique M. Godoi; Maria Cristina Canela; Cibele Maria Stivanin de Almeida; Tatiana Dillenburg Saint’Pierre; Adriana Gioda (Journal of Atmospheric Chemistry, 2026)
Air pollution is a critical environmental issue influenced by both natural and anthropogenic sources. We hypothesized that PM 2.5 chemical composition varies spatially due to local anthropogenic sources, soil resuspension, and biomass burning. This study analyzed particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) concentrations and chemical composition (black carbon (BC), elements, and ions) in three locations in Rio de Janeiro state: Gávea (urban area), PARNASO (environmental preservation area), and Campos dos Goytacazes (urban with burning biomass). The results show that PM 2.5 concentrations varied significantly among the sampled sites, with the average highest values recorded in PARNASO (20 ± 13 µg m − 3 ), followed by Gávea (12 ± 7 µg m − 3 ), and Campos (8 ± 4 µg m − 3 ). Although no daily samples exceeded Brazilian air quality standards, 23% surpassed WHO guidelines. Fe and Al were the most abundant elements in all sites, indicating strong soil resuspension influence, with higher concentrations in Campos. BC was higher in PARNASO (2.2 ± 0.9 µg m − 3 ) but contributed more to PM 2.5 in Campos (22–24%), highlighting the biomass-burning influence. Water-soluble ions, particularly Cl − , Na + , SO 4 2− , and NO 3 − , were predominant across all sites, with K + showing statistical differences between seasonality in Campos. A Principal Component Analysis (PCA) identified soil resuspension, vehicular emissions, and biomass burning as major contributors to PM 2.5 pollution. These findings underscore the necessity for region-specific air quality policies and continuous monitoring, emphasizing their global relevance for effective long-term pollution mitigation in urban, and preserved areas.

Linking depth and surface: how microhabitats and landscape features shape cave invertebrate fauna in the Brazilian semiarid - Felipe Carvajal Jordão; Rodrigo Lopes Ferreira; Diego de Medeiros Bento; Marconi Souza-Silva (Acta Oecologica, 2026)

Natural Dietary Supplementation with Elionurus muticus Essential Oil Enhances Growth Performance and Modulates Physiological Responses to Transport Stress in Nile Tilapia - Aline da Silva Rocha; José Fernando Bibiano Melo; David Ramos da Rocha; Rafael Carvalho da Silva; Rafael Silva Marchão; Alane Pains Oliveira do Monte; Gabriela Cristina da Silva Santos; Samantha Chung; Leandro Licursi de Oliveira; Denise Schmidt; Rodrigo Fortes-Silva; Carlos Eduardo Copatti (Fishes, 2026)
This study evaluated the effects of dietary Elionurus muticus essential oil (EMEO) on growth performance, physiological responses, and resistance to car transport stress in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Fish were fed experimental diets for 60 days and subsequently subjected to 6 h of transport stress. Five diets were tested: 0.00 (control), 0.25, 0.50, 1.00, and 1.50 mL EMEO kg−1, in triplicate (10 fish per 500 L tank; stocking density 0.4 kg L−1). Citral was the major EMEO compound (73.91%). Increasing dietary EMEO levels improved growth performance and reduced the feed conversion ratio. Before transport, EMEO supplementation increased erythrocyte counts and plasma glucose levels, while reducing hematocrit and hepatic aspartate aminotransferase (AST) activity (p

Commercial graphene oxides show distinct suitability for silver-nanocomposite formation and antibiofilm activity and cytocompatibility - Thamyres Freire da Silva; Francisco Fábio Pereira de Souza; Thiago Alves de Moura; Luciano Ferreira de Almeida; Maria Rosiene Antunes Arcanjo; Antônio Gomes de Souza Filho; Adriano Lincoln Albuquerque Mattos; Juan Antonio Cecilia; Enrique Rodriguez-Castellon; Henry Kobs; Andreia Fonseca de Faria; Maria Kelva do Carmo; et al. (In vitro models, 2026)

Impact of Solubilized Mannan Oligosaccharide Supplementation on Growth Performance, Digestive Health, Stress Resistance, and Economic Efficiency in Pacific White Shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) Raised in an Intensive Synbiotic System - Danielle Alves da Silva; Flávia Abreu Everton; Gisely Karla de Almeida Costa; Suzianny Maria Bezerra Cabral da Silva; Fernando Leandro dos Santos; Rodrigo Antônio Ponce de Leon Ferreira de Carvalho; Giovani Sampaio Gonçalves; João Fernando Albers Koch; Luis Otavio Brito (Fishes, 2026)
The present study investigated how dietary inclusion of solubilized mannan oligosaccharide (MOS) influences growth performance, digestive health, stress resilience, and production profitability in Pacific white shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) reared under intensive synbiotic conditions. Juveniles averaging 3.00 ± 0.04 g were stocked at 100 shrimp m−2 and fed experimental diets containing 0 (control), 1.0, 2.0, or 4.0 g kg−1 MOS for 60 days. Shrimp receiving 1.0 g kg−1 MOS showed higher growth rate, improved feed conversion, and greater final body weight than the control (p

Correction: Pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass and biogas production from a microbial consortium recovered from soil litter and termite gut - Suzan Prado Fernandes Bernal; Leiber Julio Granada Galvis; Júlia Ronzella Ottoni; Nelson Lima; Márcia Regina Becker; Caroline da Costa Silva Gonçalves; Michel Rodrigo Zambrano Passarini (World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2026)

Inhibitors of isocitrate lyase for weed suppression: Molecular modeling and biological evaluation - Paulo Vinicius Moreira da Costa Menezes; Isabela Ferreira Henrique; Larissa Ayumi Kajihara; Gabriel Felipe Stulp; Erika Wakida; Isabela de Carvalho Contesoto; Ana Raquel Papa Anunciação; Ana Luiza Santos Wagner; Stéphani Patel Pasqualotto; Giovana Marinho Hernandes; Gislaine Cristiane Mantovanelli; Rafael Caetano da Silva; et al. (Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology, 2026)

Impacts of global climate change on nutrition and its effects on neuroeducational outcomes - Ulysses Paulino Albuquerque; Aníbal Silva Cantalice; Washington Soares Ferreira Júnior; Reginaldo Augusto Farias de Gusmão; Arthur Ramalho Magalhães; Flávia Rosa Santoro; Mauro Dias Silva júnior; Wendel J. Teles Pontes; Marco Antonio Correa Varella; Rodrigo Felipe Rodrigues do Carmo (Next Research, 2026)

Body composition and countermovement jump performance in healthy women: A cross-sectional observational study - Giovanna Guolo Coutinho; Luiz Henrique Cabral Duarte; Julya Charara Aires da Silva; Tamiris Beppler Martins; Rodrigo Okubo; Larissa Sinhorim; Iramar Baptistella do Nascimento; Gilmar Moraes Santos (Next Research, 2026)

Nutritional profile of unripe Ilex paraguariensis fruit: a natural source of bioactive compounds with antioxidant and antibacterial potential - Daniel Slob; Suelen Ávila Berthier; Luiza Antonia da Silva Sivek; Jair José de Lima; Mayara Padovan dos Santos; Marco Tadeu Grassi; Carolina Turnes Pasini Deolindo; Rodrigo Barcellos Hoff; Karla Suzana Moresco; Sila Mary Rodrigues Ferreira (Food Research International, 2026)

Gestational exposure to glyphosate-based herbicide and glucose homeostasis in rats: effects on dams during pregnancy and post-term periods, and on their progeny - Aline Barbosa Lima; Victoria Cristina Malinski; Morgana Contini; Natália Stinghen Tonet; Bianca Franco Leonardi; Rodrigo Augusto Foganholi da Silva; Willian T. Festuccia; Ivan Quesada; Alex Rafacho (Environmental Pollution, 2026)

Stage-specific expression of immune-related redox metabolism genes in Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus following Theileria equi infection - Carla Alves Rabello; Karina Cristina Paes Galdino; Patrícia Gonzaga Paulino; Nelson da Silva Meireles; Pamella Pryscila de Alvarenga Bissoli Maciel de Lima; Laís Feliciano de Souza; Carlos Luiz Massard; Maristela Peckle; Rodrigo Maciel da Costa Godinho; Daniel da Silva Guedes Junior; Júlio César Ferraz Jacob; Huarrisson Azevedo Santos (Comparative Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 2026)

Influence of agricultural residues on the formation of TiO2 phases: Real-time in situ X-ray diffraction monitoring in a reaction chamber - Rodrigo P. Feitosa; Johar Amin Ahmed Abdullah; Ramón R. Peña-Garcia; Maria G. Fonseca; Edson C. Silva-Filho; Santiago Medina-Carrasco; Maria del Mar Orta Cuevas; Josy A. Osajima (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Effect of a multivalent vaccination protocol on reproductive efficiency in Bos indicus beef females - Rodrigo de Morais; Fúlvio Picanço Florenzano; Adryele Araujo Borges Lima; Giovanna Meireles Borges; Sacha Manuelly da Silva Lobato; Daniel Rocha de Oliveira; Lorrayne Honorio de Paula; Weslen Fabricio Pires Teixeira; Moyses dos Santos Miranda; Rinaldo Batista Viana; Bruno Moura Monteiro (Animal Reproduction Science, 2026)

Urine as a complementary specimen for RT-qPCR detection of Oropouche virus - Suwellen Sardinha Dias de Azevedo; Anna Clara Gregório Có; Eric Arrivabene Tavares; Lucas André Silva Bonela; Jéssica Graça Sant’Anna; Priscila Marinho; Jaqueline Pegoretti Goulart; Luciana Polaco Covre; Isabela Ribeiro Rodrigues; Daniel Claudio Oliveira Gomes; Edson Delatorre; Rodrigo Ribeiro-Rodrigues (Archives of Virology, 2026)
Oropouche fever is an emerging arboviral disease in South America, for which reliable molecular diagnostic specimens throughout the course of infection are essential for surveillance and clinical management. This study aimed to compare the diagnostic performance of RT-qPCR in paired urine and serum samples and to evaluate temporal trends in cycle threshold (Ct) values according to time since symptom onset. A retrospective analysis was conducted on 41 paired serum–urine samples (one pair per patient) collected within 15 days after symptom onset. RT-qPCR results were classified as detectable or undetectable, with Ct values recorded when available. Positivity rates were compared using McNemar’s test, inter-matrix agreement was assessed with Cohen’s kappa, and paired Ct values were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Temporal trends were evaluated according to clinical phases defined by time since symptom onset: acute phase (0–7 days) and early convalescent phase (8–14 days), and univariable logistic regression was used to assess the effect of time on detection probability. Urine samples showed a significantly higher positivity rate (75.6%, 31/41) than serum samples (43.9%, 18/41; McNemar p = 0.037), with poor agreement between matrices (Cohen’s kappa ≈ − 0.52). While serum Ct values increased over time), indicating declining detectability, urine Ct values remained showed no significant temporal trend throughout the two clinical phases. No significant association was observed between days since symptom onset and urine detection probability within 15 days. These findings suggest that urine may serve as a complementary specimen for molecular detection of Oropouche virus, particularly when serum testing occurs later in the course of infection.

Genetic Analysis of Mixed Individuals Reveals Different Spawning Populations of the Tetrapturus pfluegeri (Longbill Spearfish) in the Western Atlantic Ocean - Suhaila Karim Khalil Jaser; Caio Augusto Perazza; Rodrigo Rodrigues Domingues; Freddy Arocha; Eric Hallerman; Alexandre Wagner Silva Hilsdorf (Fishes, 2026)
Populations of several billfish species are declining due to overfishing and bycatch, and fundamental aspects of their biology and population dynamics remain poorly understood. We provide the first assessment of the population genetic structure of longbill spearfish (Tetrapturus pfluegeri) in the western Atlantic Ocean. We screened variation at 12 nuclear microsatellite loci (n = 144) and mitochondrial DNA control region sequences (mtCR, n = 177). Both marker types revealed three genetically differentiated clusters, with mean values for microsatellites showing differentiation of FST = 0.136 and DEST = 0.201, and for mtCR FST = 0.645. Microsatellite markers demonstrated moderate-to-high genetic diversity, with a mean allelic richness of 6.73 alleles per locus, moderate heterozygosities (Ho = 0.446, He = 0.604), and a positive inbreeding coefficient (FIS = 0.22) across the three sample collection sites. The overall estimated effective population size was 789.2 (95% CI: 246.7–∞). The mtCR exhibited 96 haplotypes, with high haplotype (0.989 ± 0.003) and nucleotide (0.025 ± 1.3%) diversities. We found higher mean relatedness within clusters than among them, supporting the interpretation of population subdivision and the Wahlund effect. Tajima’s D and Fu’s Fs were negative across all localities, with significant values observed along the Brazilian coast but not in the Caribbean Sea. These neutrality test results, together with low Harpending’s raggedness indices from DNA sequence mismatch distributions, are consistent with historical demographic expansion. Our findings establish a genetic baseline for fishery monitoring and management, contributing to the conservation of T. pfluegeri populations in the western Atlantic Ocean.

Production of an enzymatic cocktail by Aspergillus japonicus in a stirred-tank bioreactor for application in animal feed - Ana Lorena de Oliveira Simas; Aline Pereira Almeida; Nathalia Nunes Glienke; Quézia de Melo Santana; Rodrigo Mattos Silva Galeano; Charles Kiefer; Karina Márcia Ribeiro de Souza Nascimento; Maria de Lourdes Teixeira de Moraes Polizeli; Douglas Chodi Masui; Fabiana Fonseca Zanoelo; Giovana Cristina Giannesi (World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2026)

Alternative strategic control of Rhipicephalus microplus in the Cerrado of Minas Gerais, Brazil, by exploiting abiotic conditions - Vinicius da Silva Rodrigues; Maria Clara Oliveira Sousa; Rodrigo da Costa Maia; Giovanna Cirqueira Ribeiro Borges; Amanda Ferreira Rezende; Ana Carolina Sousa; Gustavo Martins Felix Silva; Adriane Suzin; Matheus Augusto Ferreira Fernandes; Matias Pablo Juan Szabó (Veterinary Parasitology, 2026)

Reproductive efficiency of Nelore (Bos indicus) cows submitted to conventional resynchronization or ReBreed21 programs - Mirela Balistrieri; Tainá L.P. Azevedo; Paula R. Cortat; Marcos H.A. Colli; Lucas O. e Silva; Carlos E.C. Consentini; Rodrigo L.O.R. Alves; José R. Gonçalves; Alexandre B. Prata; Roberto Sartori (Theriogenology, 2026)

Structure under stress: Conserved RNA structure in plant-environment interactions - Dolly Mehta; Dominique Jacques-Vuarambon; Borys Alexander León Alcivar; Jingmin Hua; Chen Xiao; Lázara Aline Simões Silva; Rodrigo S. Reis (Molecular Plant, 2026)

Long-lived high- to ultrahigh-temperature metamorphism constrained by reconstructing P-T-(t) paths of metasedimentary rocks: Example from the Neoproterozoic Guaxupé Nappe, Southernmost Brasília Orogen, SE Brazil - Otavio S.G. Silva; George L. Luvizotto; Regiane A. Fumes; Renato Moraes; Rodrigo P. de Melo; João G.P. Dias; Marcos A.F. de Oliveira (Lithos, 2026)

Soil-landscape relationship in a topolithosequence over meta-limestone rocks and schist in Monteiro, PB - Emanuel da Costa Cavalcante; Milton César Costa Campos; Rodrigo Santana Macedo; Robson Vinício dos Santos; Joálison de Brito Silva; Marcelo Metri Corrêa; Letícia Moro; Antônio Augusto Sousa; Jean-Thomas Cornelis; Flávio Pereira de Oliveira (Journal of South American Earth Sciences, 2026)

New aeration strategies in the aerobic granulation process under osmotic stress - Clara Bandeira de Carvalho; Vicente Elício Porfiro Sales Gonçalves da Silva; Francisca Kamila Amancio Frutuoso; Leonardo Levy da Silva França; Rodrigo de Freitas Bueno; Lívia de Moraes Bomediano Camillo; André Bezerra dos Santos (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026)

Beyond intensity: An impact-based drought risk framework for the semi-arid Jequitinhonha River Basin, Brazil - Anna Flávia Almeida Perini; Jhones da Silva Amorim; Raíssa Nepomuceno Freitas; Rodrigo Perdigão Gomes Bezerra; Carlos Rogério de Mello; André Ferreira Rodrigues (Journal of Environmental Management, 2026)

Functional luteal tissue formation and progesterone production following preovulatory follicle aspiration and follicular cell restoration in ewes - Renan Denadai; Fernanda Fagali Franchi; Rodrigo Garcia; Leticia Cristina Salgado; Nuno Emanuel Oliveira Figueiredo Silva; Yeda Fumie Watanabe; Paula Barreto da Rocha; Eunice Oba; John Patrick Kastelic; João Carlos Pinheiro Ferreira; Sony Dimas Bicudo (Domestic Animal Endocrinology, 2026)

From fruits to seeds: an integrated approach for the sustainable exploitation of Euterpe edulis Martius grown at different altitudes, with bibliometric, genotypic, morphophysiological and physicochemical analyses - Tamyris de Mello; Rachel Garcia Medeiros; Ingridh Medeiros Simões; Caroline Palacio de Araujo; Julcinara Oliveira Baptista; Thuanny Lins Monteiro; Breno Benvindo dos Anjos; Clovis Eduardo Nunes Hegedus; Tércio da Silva de Souza; Edilson Romais Schmildt; Adésio Ferreira; Márcio Paulo Czepak; et al. (Trees, 2026)
The predatory exploitation of the juçara palm ( Euterpe edulis Martius) for the extraction of hearts of palm has caused its inclusion on the list of endangered species, which reduces the seed bank with incalculable ecological losses. This study aimed to analyze genotypes of E. edulis from the Brazilian states of Espírito Santo and Minas Gerais grown at different altitudes and select the best individuals regarding the physical and chemical quality of fruits and morphophysiological quality of seeds. The experimental design was completely randomized, with 20 treatments and four replicates of 25 seeds. The genotypes were georeferenced and analyzed regarding morphology, production, physical and chemical analyses of fruits, and physiological quality of seeds and seedlings. The genotypes located in Lagoa Seca (Alegre-ES) and Pedra Menina (Dores do Rio Preto-ES/Espera Feliz-MG) were found at altitudes of 704.3–742.7 m and 916–1210 m, respectively. The Pedra Menina genotypes have fruits with anthocyanin levels 146% higher than those from Lagoa Seca, with flavonoids in most genotypes, but lower pulp yield. The highest seedling emergence rates among the genotypes were from Lagoa Seca (87%) and Pedra Menina (85%), with no significant difference between them. However, greater vigor was observed in the seeds of the Pedra Menina genotypes due to the higher germination speed (1.5 times faster).

Prebiotics attenuate depressive-like behavior, neuroinflammation and synaptic plasticity in Parkinson’s disease by modulating butyrate-producing gut bacteria - Ingrid Prata de Mendonça; Rodrigo Soares da Silva; Igor Henrique Rodrigues de Paiva; Belmira Lara da S. A. Costa; Karla Patrícia de Sousa Barbosa Teixeira; José Roberto Botelho de Souza; Christina Alves Peixoto (Inflammopharmacology, 2026)
Parkinson’s disease (PD) remains a challenging disease for treatment, which is usually polypharmacological. In addition to motor symptoms, non-motor symptoms such as depression are present in approximately 40% of patients, contributing to the loss of quality of life. In the last two decades, a growing body of evidence has emerged regarding the involvement of the microbiota-gut-brain axis in both PD and depression. Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) and galactooligosaccharides (GOS) are prebiotic fibers that can be fermented by the gut microbiota, which produce metabolites called short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), whose effects can contribute to improvement in neurodegenerative and psychiatric conditions. This study analyzed the effects of FOS and GOS administration in a rotenone-induced PD model and demonstrated a relief of motor symptoms and depressive-like behavior, followed by an increase of brain serotonin and its respective receptor (SERT). FOS and GOS treatment also led to an increase in SCFAs-producing gut bacteria with significantly higher levels of serum and brain butyrate. Furthermore, in the intestine, prebiotics reduced the accumulation of α-synuclein, decreased inflammation, and improved the expression of zonula occludens and occludin. FOS and GOS also attenuated the loss of dopaminergic neurons and reduced neuroinflammation by decreasing α-synuclein, IBA-1, GFAP, iNOS, p-NFkB, and IL1-β levels in the substantia nigra and prefrontal cortex. In addition, these prebiotics improved neuroplasticity by promoting the expression of butyrate receptors (GPR43 and GPR109), BDNF, p-CREB, and synaptic protein PSD-95. In conclusion, FOS and GOS administration attenuatted depressive-like behavior, neuroinflammation, and synaptic plasticity in Parkinson’s disease by modulating butyrate-producing gut bacteria.

The threat of multidrug-resistant microorganisms: active surveillance of key antimicrobial resistant pathogens in 2025 - a report from the INVIFAR network - Adrián Martínez-Meléndez; Elvira Garza-González; María del Rosario Vázquez-Larios; Melissa Garibaldi-Rojas; Bernardo Alfonso Martinez-Guerra; Christian Daniel Mireles-Davalos; Samuel Pavel Escalante-Armenta; José Manuel Feliciano-Guzmán; Daniel Romero-Romero; Maria del Consuelo Velazquez-Acosta; Sandra Quintana-Ponce; Shaúl Ariel Navarro-Lara; et al. (European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, 2026)
Purpose Systematic collection and analysis of antimicrobial resistance data from key bacterial pathogens is essential to contribute to control antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The aim of this work was to survey the drug resistance on clinically relevant organisms stratified according to age, gender, clinical specimens and facilities. Methods Microbiological data were collected from 55 centers across 24 states in Mexico between January 1 and March 31, 2025. Bacterial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing were performed at each participating center using locally available methods. Data was processed using WHONET 2025. Isolates obtained from lower respiratory specimens, urine, blood, biopsies and abscesses were analyzed. Carbapenem non-susceptible isolates were further analyzed by PCR for common carbapenemase-encoding genes. Resistance frequencies were compared using the chi-square test. Results A total of 11,290 clinical isolates were analyzed, mostly from urine ( n = 7,149; 63.3%), followed by blood ( n = 1,370; 12.1%). The most prevalent was Escherichia coli ( n = 6,185; 54.8%), followed by Klebsiella pneumoniae ( n = 1,365; 12.1%) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa ( n = 1,110; 9.8%). Resistance to carbapenems in E. coli was higher in respiratory isolates (imipenem: 5.8%, p = 0.016; meropenem: 5.3%, p < 0.001), with 75.9% producing extended-spectrum ß-lactamases (ESBLs). K. pneumoniae had the highest resistance to ampicillin/sulbactam (52.5%, p = 0.028) and sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (62.1%, p = 0.014) in blood isolates, and 63.2% were ESBL-producers ( p = 0.001). In P. aeruginosa , urine isolates showed significantly higher resistance to ceftolozane-tazobactam (24.7%, p = 0.008), ceftazidime-avibactam (36.6%, p < 0.001), and meropenem (34.5%, p = 0.009) compared to other clinical specimens included. For A. baumannii , respiratory isolates had 73.6% resistance to meropenem ( p < 0.001). S. aureus from blood showed 25.7% resistance to oxacillin ( p < 0.004). The most frequent carbapenemase genes were bla OXA−48−like in E. coli (26/56, 46.4%), bla NDM for K. pneumoniae (7/17, 41.2%), bla OXA−24 in A. baumannii (79/108, 73.1%) and bla IMP for P. aeruginosa (18/108, 16.7%). Conclusion This surveillance study underscores the elevated levels of antimicrobial resistance, ESBL production, and carbapenemase activity among priority pathogens, including some Enterobacterales , P. aeruginosa , and A. baumannii . These findings emphasize the urgent need to strengthen epidemiologic surveillance programs in Mexican healthcare settings.

Optimizing sampling protocols: spider assemblages are robust to pitfall trap spacing in Neotropical savannas - Luana Silva Carvalho; Gustavo Rodrigo Sanches Ruiz; Regiane Saturnino; Leonardo Sousa Carvalho (Community Ecology, 2026)
Spiders are a highly diverse group that occupies a wide range of terrestrial microhabitats, from leaf litter to the forest canopy, which has led to the development of numerous collection methods. Yet, there remains a pressing need for standardization in sampling protocols to ensure comparability across spider studies. In this study, we evaluated whether pitfall trap spacing (1 m, 10 m, and 20 m) influences the outcomes of spider sampling campaigns in Neotropical savannas. Pitfall traps were arranged in sets of sixteen, with each set representing one of the three spacing treatments. Nine sampling points were established, each comprising three sets of traps positioned 100 m apart. We collected 2,237 specimens representing 26 families and 76 species or morphospecies. Trap spacing had no significant effect on spider abundance, species richness, or assemblage composition. Community composition was influenced only by vegetation complexity, which explained a modest portion of the variation. Among the most abundant taxa, only Salticidae responded significantly to trap spacing, being more abundant at 20 m, while Leprolochus mucuge showed a weak positive association with vegetation complexity. Together, these findings indicate that spider assemblages in the Cerrado are broadly robust to the trap-spacing distances tested. Based on our results, we suggest practical strategies for standardizing pitfall trap designs. Applying and testing these guidelines across additional biomes will be crucial for refining global standards for arthropod sampling.

Non-native mollusc species in Brazil: a first national inventory and distributional overview - Fabrizio Marcondes Machado; Rodrigo B. Salvador; Igor C. Miyahira; Luiz Ricardo Lopes de Simone; Tarcilla C. de Lima; Mariana Osório Côrtes; Julia D. Sigwart; Angie Patiño Montoya; Vanessa S. Amaral; Paula Spotorno; Marcel Sabino Miranda; Augusto L. Ferreira Júnior; et al. (Biological Invasions, 2026)

Soil microbiology in integrated livestock-forest systems under different spacings and forage crops in the semi-arid region of Brazil - Crislâny Canuto dos Santos; Alberto Vinicius S. Rocha; Rodrigo Gregório da Silva; Fernando Dini Andreote; Marcelo Cavalcante; Maurício Roberto Cherubin; Carlos Eduardo Pellegrino Cerri; Stoécio Malta Ferreira Maia (Agroforestry Systems, 2026)
Improving soil productivity in the Brazilian semi-arid region remains a major challenge. Integrated livestock–forest (ILF) systems represent a promising strategy for agricultural intensification with lower environmental impacts, as they enhance soil microbial functioning and support soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks accumulation. However, studies on how ILF systems affect soil biological properties and SOC dynamics in tropical semi-arid regions, particularly in the Caatinga biome, remain scarce. This study assessed soil microbiological properties in ILF systems established for six years in the Brazil’s semi-arid region. Four ILF systems were evaluated, each cultivated with sorghum (ILFSo), forage cactus (ILFFc), massai grass (ILFMg), and buffel grass (ILFBg), at spacings of 7 m (S7), 14 m (S14), and 28 m (S28) between strips of native trees. A native vegetation (NV) area served as a reference. Soil analyses included microbial biomass carbon (MBC), basal respiration, β-glucosidase activity, easily extractable glomalin (EEG), and SOC. ILFMg and ILFBg were the most effective systems for maintaining microbial biomass, activity, and SOC levels. ILFFc and ILFSo increased MBC but did not promote SOC accumulation. The spacing S7 resulted in the highest MBC, microbial quotient, and SOC, and the lowest metabolic quotient. ILFSo and NV showed the highest β-glucosidase activity at 0–10 cm, while ILFFc had the lowest. At 10–20 cm, β-glucosidase activity was greatest in ILFMg and ILFBg. EEG activity was similar among systems in the surface layer, whereas in the 10–20 cm layer the highest values occurred in ILFSo and ILFBg, and the lowest in ILFFc. Overall, ILF systems with grasses demonstrated superior soil microbiological activity and SOC accumulation, indicating that high-biomass forage crops should be prioritized in Brazil’s semi-arid region.

Invasive Fishes Interact With Temperature to Reshape Community Size Structure Across Climatic Zones - Barbbara Silva Rocha; Ignasi Arranz; Henrique C. Giacomini; Daniel M. Perkins; Gilberto Nepomuceno Salvador; José Luís Costa Novaes; Jorge Iván Sánchez‐Botero; Angelo Antonio Agostinho; Paulo Santos Pompeu; Rosemberg Fernandes Menezes; Silvia Yasmin Lustosa‐Costa; Telton Pedro A. Ramos; et al. (Global Change Biology, 2026)
The body size spectrum (or individual size distribution) is a simple yet widely recognized approach that links individual and population traits to community structure and ecosystem functions, making it a valuable indicator of anthropogenic effects. However, the assessment of size spectra in the context of biological invasions remains poorly explored. We investigated the impacts of non‐native (NN) fish invasions on the size structure of 667 lacustrine fish communities across climatic regions (temperate, tropical, and subtropical systems) and the roles of trophic position and temperature in modulating these effects. We found that fish communities under higher invasion pressure exhibit flatter, or less negative, size spectrum exponents. Also, NN species from lower trophic levels can have greater impacts than piscivorous NNs by reshaping size spectra and reducing the overall biomass of native communities. We also observed that piscivore NNs and NNs from lower trophic levels interacted positively with temperature to drive the size spectrum exponent and total biomass of the native communities, respectively. These results can be explained by two main mechanisms: (i) NN piscivores primarily act through size‐selective predation (top–down control), which may be intensified particularly on small prey in warmer lakes, and (ii) NN fish from lower trophic levels primarily act through competition, hence reducing the numerical abundance of small‐sized native fish, which may be more vulnerable in colder and less productive lakes. These mechanisms are leading to flatter size spectrum exponents mainly at higher temperatures and to a decline in the total biomass of the native community, mainly at lower temperatures, effectively reversing the expected temperature–size rule pattern. By disentangling the trophic and temperature‐dependent mechanisms through which NN fishes affect size structure, this study strengthens our ability to anticipate the impact of biological invasions on freshwater communities and their ecosystem functions and services under global change.

Isolation of Candida maltosa strains able to achieve a high lipid productivity from malt bagasse hemicellulosic hydrolysate - Fernanda Pinheiro Moreira Freitas; Rodrigo Gonçalves Dias; Eduardo Luís Menezes de Almeida; Samuel Lessa Barbosa; Carina Aline Prado; Júlio César dos Santos; Silvio Silvério da Silva; Wendel Batista da Silveira (World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2026)

Genetic deletion of adenosine A2A receptors attenuates memory deterioration and alterations of synaptic plasticity and metabolic controllers in the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex of aged mice - Cátia R. Lopes; Daniela Madeira; Madalena Piteira; Pedro Valada; Joana Santos; Henrique B. Silva; Francisco Q. Gonçalves; Ângelo R. Tomé; Paula M. Canas; João Pedro Lopes; Samira G. Ferreira; Paula Agostinho; et al. (GeroScience, 2026)
The incidence of brain diseases increases with aging, but the biological basis of brain aging is still poorly explored. Synaptic dysfunction occurs at the onset of brain diseases and synaptic neuromodulation systems, such as adenosine A 2A receptors (A 2A R), are necessary and sufficient to trigger brain dysfunction. Since A 2A R are upregulated upon aging, we compared wild-type and A 2A R global knockout mice to test if brain aging involves synaptic senescence linked to A 2A R overfunction, leading to synaptic and cognitive deterioration. Aging impacted different behavioral outputs, namely spatial learning and memory, coupled to aberrant synaptic plasticity in the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex. Moreover, aging led to an imbalance between excitation and inhibition markers and dysregulated key metabolic coordinators, including sirtuin-1, sirtuin-3, AMPK and p38MAPK. These cognitive impairments and synaptic and metabolic signaling alterations were not observed in aged mice with A 2A R genetic elimination. These findings suggest that A 2A R overfunction can be a key driver of age-associated memory deterioration and A 2A R blockade might promote healthy brain aging. Graphical abstract Aging affected memory and synaptic plasticity, disrupted the balance between excitation and inhibition markers and deregulated key metabolic regulators, namely SIRT1, SIRT3, AMPK and p38MAPK, in the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex of aged mice. A 2A R elimination prevented memory deterioration and most synaptic and metabolic-related alterations in both cortical regions were no longer present. Thus, A 2A R upregulation might be a driver of synaptic senescence-like metabolic and A 2A R blockade may help prevent synaptic dysfunction and, consequently, promote healthy aging.

Effects of caffeic acid phenethyl ester on cell death and survival pathways in human osteosarcoma cells - Bianca Leme; Luis Francisco Borges da Silva; Adriano de Souza Pessoa; Flávia Godoy Iano; Emanuelle Pangoni de Carvalho; Laura Ribeiro; Valdecir Farias Ximenes; Rodrigo Cardoso de Oliveira (Natural Product Research, 2026)

Amino Acids as Targets for Immunotherapy against Solid Tumors - Karine Vitória Viana da Costa; Gabriel Antero Passos; Rodrigo Jardim Soares Botelho; Marina Sobreira Vieira Ruza; Geovane Dias-Lopes; Rafael Cardoso Maciel Costa Silva (Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2026)
The metabolism of tumor cells exerts a great influence on the tumor microenvironment (TME) of solid tumors and antitumor immune responses. Targeting molecules from the TME is an exciting strategy to overcome the ability of solid tumors to escape immunity and immunotherapies. In this sense, this manuscript delves into the complex and sometimes antagonizing role of amino acids in the TME, regulating both tumor cells and immune cells’ biology. Understanding the specific effects of different amino acids in distinct tumors can direct compelling strategies to improve antitumor therapies, especially immunotherapies.

Unlocking the microbiome of an extremophile plant: metagenomic insights into Calotropis procera’s endo-rhizosphere communities - Thamara de Medeiros Azevedo; Flávia Figueira Aburjaile; Valesca Pandolfi; José Ribamar Costa Ferreira-Neto; Giselle Gomes Monteiro Fracetto; Roberta Lane de Oliveira Silva; Rodrigo César Gonçalves-Oliveira; Vasco Ariston de Carvalho Azevedo; Bertram Brenig; Ana Maria Benko-Iseppon (World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2026)
This study explores the root-associated microbiome of Calotropis procera , a drought-adapted, invasive plant thriving in Brazil. We analyzed microbial communities from the root endosphere, rhizosphere, and adjacent soil in two contrasting ecosystems: Caatinga (semi-arid) and Restinga (coastal). Using 16S rDNA sequencing and shotgun metagenomics, we tested three hypotheses: (I) environmental specificity of the rhizospheric bacterial microbiome, (II) continuity of bacterial composition between bulk soil and rhizosphere, and (III) host-driven filtering of the endophytic microbiome. Despite differing soil conditions – more sodium in Restinga and higher organic carbon in Caatinga – microbial profiles in root compartments remained consistent. The root endosphere was enriched with stress-tolerant bacteria and novel archaea, while fungal genera included Fusarium and Puccinia . Results partially supported environmental specificity and showed moderate soil-rhizosphere continuity, with evidence of plant-mediated selection. Host filtering was evident for bacteria and fungi but not archaea. These data indicate a C. procera -mediated regulation of its root microbiome composition, whereby the plant may either selectively recruit specific taxa from prevalent soil microbial communities (e.g., through root exudates) or vertically transmit a conserved subset of its microbiome via seeds. Our study enhances understanding of the C. procera microbiome and its microbial interactions, identifying potential candidates for future biotechnological applications.

Impact of PM2.5 on cardiorespiratory mortality: A study in the capitals of Brazilian amazon rainforest - Gustavo de Oliveira Silveira; Rodrigo de Lima Brum; Ronan Adler Tavella; Alicia da Silva Bonifácio; Ronabson Cardoso Fernandes; Flavio Manoel Rodrigues da Silva Júnior (Toxicology, 2026)

Soil quality and soybean yield responses to occasional subsoiling and crop system diversification in a consolidated no-tillage system - Cristiano Alves da Silva; Rodrigo Arroyo Garcia; Michely Tomazi; Elaine Reis Pinheiro Lourente; Sérgio Augusto Rodrigues; Dirceu Maximino Fernandes (Soil and Tillage Research, 2026)

Cambrian post-collisional overprint recorded by detrital rutile: Insights into the late evolution of the Araçuaí Orogen - Rodrigo Irineu Cerri; Alex J. Choupina A. Silva; Leonardo Azevedo de Sá Alkmin; Fabrício de Andrade Caxito; Raíssa Santiago; Caio Vinícius Gabrig Turbay (Lithos, 2026)

Agricultural use of water and nutrients from the saline industry effluent in the semi-arid region of potiguar: interrelationships of soil attributes and physiological indices of forage sorghum - Diego José da Costa Bandeira; Jeane Cruz Portela; Rafael Oliveira Batista; Blake Charles Diniz Marques; Joaquim Emanuel Fernandes Gondim; Jussiara Sonally Jácome Cavalcante; Maria Clara Correia Dias; Antônio Gustavo de Luna Souto; José Francismar de Medeiros; Rodrigo Rafael da Silva; Paulo Jardel Mota; Geisiane Xavier de Matos; et al. (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

Revisiting the relationships among howler monkeys through molecular phylogenetic analysis (Primates; Atelidae; Alouatta) - Danillo Figueiredo da Silva; Rodrigo Petry Corrêa de Sousa; Adam Bessa-Silva; Grazielle Fernanda Evangelista Gomes; Marcelo Vallinoto; Iracilda Sampaio (Primates, 2026)
The howler monkeys ( Alouatta ) are part of the Platyrrhini infraorder, a group of Neotropical primates with the widest geographical distribution, occurring from southern Mexico to northern Argentina. Previous phylogenetic studies based on cytogenetic, morphological, and molecular data have shown inconsistent results, requiring new approaches to clarify relationships within the genus. In this study, we analyzed nine species of Alouatta using 24 molecular markers (2 mitochondrial and 22 nuclear genes). Through Bayesian inference, Maximum Likelihood, and divergence time analyses, we inferred the phylogeny and estimated the timing of speciation events. Our results recovered two major clades within Alouatta , corresponding to Mesoamerican (Trans-Andean) and South American (Cis-Andean) lineages. Most diversification events occurred during the Pliocene. Within the South American clade, we identified two well-supported groups: one composed of species from the Atlantic Forest and eastern Amazon ( A. guariba , A. belzebul , and A. discolor ), likely shaped by the formation of the South American dry diagonal; and another formed by A. caraya and the A. seniculus complex. Notably, our results confirmed a close phylogenetic relationship between A. discolor and A. belzebul , and between A. macconnelli and A. nigerrima , which occur on opposite sides of the Amazon River.These relationships, along with the confirmation of A. discolor and A. nigerrima as distinct species based on multilocus evidence from known localities, represent advances over previous studies and contribute to a more resolved understanding of Alouatta diversification.

Bacterial Endophytes and Silicon Enhance Root System Plasticity of Upland Rice Under Combined Water and Phosphorus Deficit - Rodrigo Silva de Oliveira; Akintunde Abiodun Ajulo; Anna Cristina Lanna; Marta Cristina Corsi de Filippi (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Removal of Bisphenol A, Bisphenol S, and Estrogenic Activity from Real Wastewater Using a Multi-stage IFAS System - Amanda F. do Amaral; Alexandre S. A. da Silva; Deivisson L. Cunha; Priscila M. de O. M. Cunha; Rodrigo Coutinho; Marcia Marques (Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 2026)
This study evaluated the removal of bisphenol A (BPA), bisphenol S (BPS), and estrogenic activity from real municipal wastewater using a pilot-scale multi-stage integrated fixed-film activated sludge (MS-IFAS) system. The configuration comprised five sequential reactors (Anaerobic, Anoxic-1, Aerobic under IFAS, Anoxic-2, and Re-aeration) providing distinct redox conditions. Influent concentrations averaged 112.6 ± 49.5 µg L −1 for BPA and 6.6 ± 3.0 µg L −1 for BPS. Overall removal efficiencies reached 99.8 ± 0.1% and 97.7 ± 1.0%, respectively, despite influent variability. The aerobic IFAS reactor was the main contributor to contaminant degradation, maintaining performance even after a > 90% biomass loss. Estrogenicity, assessed by the Yeast Estrogen Screen assay and expressed as 17β-estradiol equivalents (E2-EQ) decreased by 83.2% (0.031–0.005 ng L −1 ). Effluent E2-EQ values were below ecotoxicological thresholds, indicating negligible estrogenic risk to aquatic organisms. These highlight the strong potential of MS-IFAS for removal of xenoestrogenic contaminants in real wastewater.

Navigating Narratives: An Exploratory Scoping Review on the Framing of the Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing Research - Brittany Bartlett; Rodrigo Oyanedel; Hollie Booth; Stefanía Ásta Karlsdóttir; Amaël Dupaix; Ariel Greiner; M. Isidora Ávila‐Thieme; Juan Andrés Silva; Shathuki Perera; Mayuri Chopra; E. J. Milner‐Gulland (Fish and Fisheries, 2026)
Sustainable fisheries are often undermined by illegal, unreported and, in some cases, unregulated fishing (collectively, IUU fishing). As such, it is critical to ensure that current research effectively informs practical fisheries management interventions. We conducted an exploratory scoping review of 509 scholarly articles to assess general trends related to how IUU fishing is framed and distributed in the literature, identifying prevailing narratives that may influence governance. Research on the topic of IUU fishing has increased over time, although geographic distributions in terms of study locations and lead authorship do not necessarily align with global hotspots and priorities. While most location‐specific studies include at least one author affiliated with an institution from the region being studied, a bias remains towards first authors from high‐income countries. Moreover, while there is a justified focus on the Western Pacific Ocean, other vulnerable regions, such as the West Indian Ocean, remain comparatively underrepresented. Contrary to the assumption of a social science deficit in marine conservation, over half of the articles categorised applied a primarily social science lens; however, coverage from the behavioural sciences was limited. A subset analysis revealed a strong emphasis on large‐scale illegal fishing, with frequent conceptual blurring across fishery scales and IUU components. These patterns suggest a high‐level and often ambiguous framing of IUU fishing, which may risk oversimplifying complex issues and diluting context‐specific nuances. We recommend a shift towards more grounded and solutions‐oriented research, with more focus on unreported and unregulated fishing, particularly in small‐scale contexts and underrepresented locations.

The Marsupial Database: A comprehensive dataset on the ecology and life history of American and Australasian marsupials - Mariana Silva Ferreira; Rodrigo C. Rossi; Stephane Batista; Kathleen Sena; Kevin R. Bairos‐Novak; Shamia Farhana Shoma; Natália O. Leiner; Diego Astúa; Graeme Coulson; Diana O. Fisher; Natasha D. Harrison; Julian Nicholas Garcia Willmer; et al. (Ecology, 2026)
Marsupials are an important but typically neglected group of mammals that have been overlooked in many comparative analyses of vertebrate ecology and life history evolution. In order to address this knowledge bias, we have developed The Marsupial Database. The Marsupial Database contains traits for a phylogenetically diverse set of 414 extant and recently extinct (last 200 years) species from all seven modern marsupial orders (Dasyuromorphia, Didelphimorphia, Diprotodontia, Microbiotheria, Notoryctemorphia, Paucituberculata, Peramelemorphia) native to 34 countries in the Americas and Australasia. The database comprises 11,054 records of 35 traits describing anatomical, physiological, phenological, and reproductive characteristics, as well as information on species' ecology and current conservation status. Data were collected from 41 sources, comprising published databases and other relevant sources of information. By providing a centralized repository of marsupial ecological and life history traits, The Marsupial Database facilitates analyses of ecological and evolutionary patterns within the group, and also encourages inclusion of marsupials in comparative studies of mammals, vertebrates, and the entire animal kingdom. The Marsupial Database is free from copyright or proprietary restrictions. Please cite this data paper when using the data in publications or scientific presentations.

Therapeutic Window of Morphine on Cardiac and Respiratory Parameters of Juvenile Tambaqui, Colossoma macropomum - Brenda Maria Pereira Alho da Costa; Joelson da Silva Farias; Rodrigo Gonçalves dos Santos; Clarissa Araújo da Paz; Luana Vasconcelos de Souza; Luciana Eiró Quirino; Murilo Farias dos Santos; Marcelo Victor dos Santos Brito; Marcelo Ferreira Torres; Moisés Hamoy; Luis André Luz Barbas (Fishes, 2026)
Morphine is widely used as an analgesic in vertebrates, yet its cardiorespiratory safety and effective therapeutic range remain poorly explored in fish. This study investigated the dose-dependent effects of morphine on cardiac and respiratory parameters of juvenile tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum). Juveniles (25.95 ± 4.08 g) were randomly assigned to control, sham (0.9% saline) or morphine groups (24, 28, 32, 36 and 40 mg kg−1, i.p.). Electrocardiogram (ECG) recordings were used to assess heart rate (HR), PQ, RR and QT intervals, and QRS amplitude, while opercular beat rate (OBR) and opercular beat intensity (OBI) were measured to evaluate respiratory responses. Morphine induced a significant dose-dependent bradycardia and QT prolongation, without affecting QRS amplitude or conduction integrity. Respiratory frequency and intensity also decreased with increasing doses, with responses plateauing above 32 mg kg−1. The EC50 for HR reduction was 27.18 mg kg−1, aligning with a safe therapeutic range of 24–32 mg kg−1. By establishing this dose–response dynamic, the study provides the first characterization of a physiologically safe therapeutic window of morphine in tambaqui and highlights its safety profile for cardiorespiratory parameters. Moreover, the present results demonstrate that the opioid system of juvenile tambaqui is functionally developed, providing a physiological basis for future studies on nociception and analgesic efficacy, with relevance to welfare-oriented practices in aquaculture.

Hydrogen peroxide seed priming induces osmotic stress tolerance in soybean - Reginaldo Oliveira; Lucas Aparecido Gaion; Fernando Rodrigo de Oliveira Cantão; Alexandre José da Silva; Emilaine Prado; Rafael Ferreira Barreto; Rogério Falleiros Carvalho (Brazilian Journal of Botany, 2026)
Seed priming has emerged as a promising technique to improve seed germination and plant growth under water-limited conditions. However, a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms involved in seed priming, particularly those related to post-dehydration processes and the subsequent acquisition of stress memory, remains limited. Thus, this study aimed to gain a better understanding of the effects of hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ) seed priming on germination and the transfer of stress memory from seeds to the vegetative stage (V4) of soybean plants, with impacts on plant growth, osmotic regulation, and oxidative stress under conditions of osmotic stress and rehydration. Therefore, an experiment was conducted using different concentrations of H 2 O 2 (0, 10, 50, 100, and 200 mM) for soybean seed priming under osmotic stress conditions. Subsequently, parameters related to seed germination, oxidative stress, osmotic adjustment, and seedling growth were assessed. Based on improved seed germination, seedling growth, and oxidative stress of seeds submitted to osmotic stress, the concentration of 10 mM of H 2 O 2 was chosen as the most promising for a subsequent experiment aiming to evaluate the effects of seed priming on soybean plants exposed to water restriction, followed by rehydration. The induction of stress memory in response to the seed priming was assessed by evaluating soil moisture, relative water content and leaf water potential, plant growth, proline accumulation, pigment, H 2 O 2 , and malondialdehyde content at the V4 stage. The evaluations were carried out at 0, 4, and 8 days after stress imposition and after a period of four days of rehydration. Seed priming with 10 mM H 2 O 2 slowed the water potential reduction, induced root growth, and reduced the content of proline and H 2 O 2 in stressed plants, although it did not avoid the reduction of pigments and increasing oxidative stress. We have successfully demonstrated the positive effects of H 2 O 2 seed priming inducing tolerance “stress memory” in soybean at the vegetative stage (V4).

Impact of the pesticide fipronil on honey quality and the survival of Apis mellifera bees - Cristiane Lurdes Paloschi; Maria Hermínia Ferreira Tavares; Elizabete Artus Berte; Kathleen Jeniffer Model; Karine Medina Rosa; Fagner Goes da Conceição; Fernanda Raulino Domanski; Edgar de Souza Vismara; Rodrigo Mendes Antunes Maciel; Leticia da Silva Ribeiro; Natalia Ramos Mertz; Juliana Marceli Hofma Lopes; et al. (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)
Fipronil is a widely used agricultural insecticide associated with the contamination of apiculture products and honeybee mortality. This study evaluated the presence of fipronil in honey samples from conventional and agroecological apiaries in Paraná, Brazil, and its toxic effects on Africanized Apis mellifera bees. Honey from four conventional apiaries showed fipronil levels above the maximum residue limit (0.05 µg mL −1 ), while agroecological samples showed no detectable contamination. Toxicological tests revealed that ingestion was the most toxic exposure route (LC 50 = 0.74 µg mL −1 ), followed by topical (LC 50 = 3.07 µg mL −1 ) and indirect contact (LC 50 = 7.34 µg mL −1 ). Fipronil exposure significantly reduced bee survival, with nearly 100% mortality after 120 h. However, no significant effects were observed on locomotion, flight, or acetylcholinesterase activity. The findings highlight the risks of fipronil to bee health and the quality of honey. The contamination of honey samples by the insecticide fipronil highlights the need for stricter regulations and sustainable agricultural practices. Agroecology emerges as a viable alternative to protect pollinators and ensure the sustainability of beekeeping.

The role of gamma-irradiated microplastics in terbuthylazine sorption and desorption processes in contaminated soils - Laura Bordignon; Maura Gabriela da Silva Brochado; Nicoli Gomes de Moraes; Fernanda Aparecida Nazário de Carvalho; Rodrigo Floriano Pimpinato; Renê Chagas da Silva; Kassio Ferreira Mendes (Chemosphere, 2026)

Screening of Brazilian cowpea cultivars for resistance to Meloidogyne incognita and M. javanica - Gerson Luís dos Santos Rodrigues Júnior; Micheline do Amaral Dias; Gabriele Stefanello Manfio; Kaesel Jackson Damasceno e Silva; Juvenil Enrique Cares; Robert Neil Gerard Miller; Jansen Rodrigo Pereira Santos (Crop Protection, 2026)

Exploring the chemical composition and functional properties of essential oils: insights into antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-SARS-CoV-2 activities - Pedro Henrique Santos; Jéssica de Souza Marciano; Daniel J. da Silva; Paulo Henrique Camani; Greiciele Ferreira; Adriana Feliciano Alves Duran; Lívia de Moraes Bomediano Camillo; Rodrigo de Freitas Bueno; Derval dos Santos Rosa (South African Journal of Botany, 2026)

Changes in carbon stocks and quality of the soil organic matter under different arrangements of integrated livestock-forest systems in the semi-arid region of Brazil - Crislâny Canuto dos Santos; Thamirys Suelle da Silva; Marcelo Cavalcante; Rodrigo Gregório da Silva; Plínio Barbosa de Camargo; Maurício Roberto Cherubin; Carlos Eduardo Pellegrino Cerri; Stoécio Malta Ferreira Maia (Soil and Tillage Research, 2026)

Red light–mediated enhancement of the antifungal activity of Physalis angulata against Candida species - Bianca Borges de Alencar; Maria Laura Faleiros Ribeiro de Melo; Wanderson Zuza Cosme; Matheus Henrique Francisco Dias; Camila Cristina Baccetti Medeiros; Rodrigo Sorrechia; Rosemeire Cristina Linhari Rodrigues Pietro; Fabiano Guimarães Silva; Marcio Luís Andrade e Silva; Wilson Roberto Cunha; Patrícia Mendonça Pauletti; Regina Helena Pires; et al. (Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology, 2026)

The critical role of autophagy in mitigating acid stress-induced hypersusceptibility response in Arabidopsis thaliana - Julia de Paiva Gonçalves; Jessica Aline Sousa Barros; Bianca Bueno Nogueira; Rodrigo Consentino de Carvalho; Marcelle Ferreira-Silva; Welson Junior Silva; Rita de Cássia Monteiro-Batista; Auxiliadora Oliveira Martins; Adriano Nunes-Nesi; Wagner L. Araújo (Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2026)

Correlational factors associated with extracellular biopolymer formation in aerobic granular sludge - Francisca Kamila Amancio Frutuoso; Vicente Elício Porfiro Sales Gonçalves da Silva; Rodrigo de Freitas Bueno; André Bezerra dos Santos (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026)

Evaluating an isotopic model for tracing the geographic origin of soybeans in Brazil - Maria Gabriella da Silva Araújo; Deoclecio Jardim Amorim; Rodrigo Figueiredo Almeida; Edmar Mazzi; Ana Claudia Gama Batista; Isabela Maria Souza-Silva; Alexandre Tadeu Brunello; Gabriela Bielefeld Nardoto; Gabriel J. Bowen; Luiz Antonio Martinelli (Food Chemistry, 2026)

Association between oxidative DNA damage and PAH exposure in Brazilian wildland firefighters - Rafael Araújo Silva; André Augusto Vilela Lima; Rodrigo Severo Caixeta; Gabriel Henrique Savietto; Fernando Barbosa Junior; Marília Cristina Oliveira Souza; Maria José Nunes de Paiva; Isarita Martins (Environmental Pollution, 2026)

Ozone effects in coffee (Coffea arabica L.) plants: Cultivar-specific responses and risk assessment - Barbara Baesso Moura; Marisa Domingos; Emerson Alves da Silva; Jacopo Manzini; Elena Marra; Leonardo Lazzara; Rodrigo Fazani Esteves Sanches; Elena Paoletti; Yasutomo Hoshika (Atmospheric Pollution Research, 2026)

Transthoracic echocardiography and hemodynamic effects of isoflurane in dexmedetomidine-ketamine-immobilized free-ranging capybaras (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) - Andressa de Fátima Kotleski Thomaz de Lima; André Augusto Justo; Flavio Cunha; Mario Antonio Ferraro Rego; Priscila Rocha Yanai; Rodrigo Prevedello Franco; Luis Claudio Lopes Correia da Silva; Silvia Renata Gaido Cortopassi (Veterinary Research Communications, 2026)

Same-sex sexual behavior in a male-dimorphic arachnid with a resource-defense polygyny: evidence for female mimicry? - Diego Solano-Brenes; Cláudia M. Furlan; Rafael C. da Silva; Rodrigo H. Willemart; Fábio S. Nascimento; Glauco Machado (The Science of Nature, 2026)

Effects of soil nutrient enrichment on biomass, herbivores, and their predators differ between tree species in the Brazilian Cerrado - Carla Faleiro Tinoco; Sílvia Castro; Rodrigo Damasco Daud; Vanessa Leonel Falchi; Júlia Almeida Reis; Stefany Ribeiro Constantino; Carlos de Melo e Silva-Neto; Luísa Gigante Carvalheiro (Oecologia, 2026)
Human-induced changes in nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) global cycles and availability significantly impact plant growth and nutritional composition, thereby affecting ecosystem dynamics. However, research on the effects of increased nutrient availability often focuses on plant community-level effects, overlooking interspecific variability and neglecting impacts on higher trophic levels. Using a controlled fertilization experiment with six tree species that naturally occur in the Cerrado biome (Brazilian savannas), we showed that there is substantial interspecific variation in how plants respond to nutrient changes. This reflects the existence of competitive advantage for certain native species under a scenario of increased soil nutrient availability. Such effects propagated to higher trophic levels (herbivores and their predators), also varying between plant host species. The strength and direction of N input effect depended on P levels and the type of herbivores. Large invertebrate leaf herbivores were less affected than phytophagous mites. Impacts on higher trophic levels (predatory mites) were less pronounced than on phytophagous mites. Overall, we show that ongoing soil nutrient enrichment has the potential to alter interspecific competition dynamics in plant communities with consequences for ecological interaction partners. These findings have important implications for conservation and ecosystem management, especially in areas highly exposed to soil nutrient enrichment due to farming and industrial activities.

Aggregates strength and regrowth in UASB-post-treated animal husbandry sewage using natural coagulants - Marcela Ferreira Murakami; Jaan H. Pu; Gustavo Henrique Ribeiro Silva; Jose Carlos Nogueira Filho; Rodrigo Moruzzi (Modeling Earth Systems and Environment, 2026)
Efficient animal husbandry sewage treatment is fundamental for environmental sustainability, with Upflow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket (UASB) reactors offering advanced secondary treatment. However, optimising post-treatment, particularly solid-liquid separation via coagulation and flocculation, requires a deeper understanding of aggregate strength and regrowth. This study investigated the performance of two natural-based coagulants (NBCs), Moringa oleifera **Lam. (MOL) and commercial tannin (Tanfloc SL ® ), in treating animal husbandry sewage (HS) and domestic sewage (DS) following UASB co-digestion. Batch experiments simulated mixing, flocculation, breakage, and regrowth under various shear conditions, with floc size monitored in real time. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling elucidated the influence of mechanical mixing and velocity gradients on agglomerate dynamics. Both NBCs produced robust aggregates, yet their regrowth potential under shear was limited, particularly in HS, highlighting the necessity for precise turbulence control in wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) design. CFD revealed significant spatial variation in shear forces near the mixer, suggesting that average velocity gradient (G) values may not adequately represent aggregate stress exposure. These findings reinforce the applicability of NBCs in post-UASB treatment and underscore the importance of localised flow characterisation for process optimisation.

Combined effects of chronic high glucose and fluoride exposure on kidney cells: exploratory in vitro and in vivo study - Laura Ribeiro; Heloísa Aparecida Barbosa da Silva Pereira; Juliana Sanches Trevizol; Aislan Quintiliano Delgado; Tânia Mary Cestari; Marília Afonso Rabelo Buzalaf; Rodrigo Cardoso de Oliveira; Claudia Cristina Biguetti (Journal of Molecular Histology, 2026)
Fluoride is commonly used in dentistry to prevent dental caries, however, excessive exposure may pose risks to soft tissues, particularly the kidneys, which are responsible for approximately 60% of fluoride excretion. Diabetic nephropathy, a major complication of diabetes mellitus, may share pathogenic pathways with fluoride-induced renal toxicity. However, the combined effects of chronic hyperglycemia and fluoride exposure on kidney cells remain poorly understood. This study investigated the effects of fluoride on murine renal tubular epithelial cells (M-1) and on murine kidneys under normal and hyperglycemic conditions. M-1 cells were cultured under high-glucose conditions (22.5 mM) and/or treated with fluoride (1 µM or 5 µM) for 24 to 72 h. Diabetic C57BL/6J mice received drinking water containing fluoride (10 mgF/L or 50 mgF/L) for 21 days. Evaluations included cell viability and morphology in vitro, collagen deposition in renal tissue by birefringence analysis, and expression of the kidney injury marker KIM-1 by immunofluorescence in both models. M-1 cells exposed to fluoride alone showed increased viability at 72 h, while KIM-1 expression was elevated in high-glucose and high-glucose + 1 µM fluoride conditions, suggesting a stress or adaptive response. In diabetic mice, glomerular collagen accumulation, indicative of early fibrosis, was observed but attenuated by fluoride treatment. However, high KIM-1 levels in fluoride-treated diabetic mice, particularly at the higher dose, indicated potential kidney injury. These results highlight a complex, dual role of F in the diabetic kidney, potentially protecting against glomerular fibrosis while exacerbating tubular injury at high doses. Careful monitoring of F exposure is needed, especially in areas with endemic fluorosis and high chronic kidney disease risk.

Performance-oriented parallel upscaling of river drainage networks for large data sets - Adriano Rolim da Paz; Rafael Lopes Mendonça; Ana Alice Rodrigues Dantas Almeida; Natalia Maria Mendes Silva; Rodrigo Cesar Lira da Silva (Computational Geosciences, 2026)
Extracting coarse-resolution river drainage networks from fine-resolution DEM or DTM is essential for large-scale hydrological and environmental modeling. Flow direction upscaling methods are preferred for preserving drainage patterns, but they face significant computational challenges when handling massive fine-resolution datasets. This study introduces eCOTAT + , an enhanced version of the COTAT + algorithm, designed to improve computational performance through two key strategies: (i) tile-based domain partitioning to reduce memory usage by processing localized subsets of data sequentially, and (ii) OpenMP-based parallelization to accelerate execution using multi-core processors. The eCOTAT + was applied to a 1-m LiDAR-derived DTM covering a 40× 40 km region in northeastern Brazil (1.6 billion pixels) and upscaling it to 100 m resolution. Twelve tiling configurations and eleven parallelization schemes (1–20 cores) were tested. Results showed that intermediate tile sizes (~ 20 × 20 coarse-resolution cells) offered the best trade-off between runtime and memory demands. Tiny tiles lead to high overhead from frequent memory and file operations, while large tiles diminish the advantages of parallelization. Parallelization significantly reduced runtime up to 8–12 cores, beyond which performance declined. A novel runtime-memory elasticity metric was proposed to quantify the balance between execution time and memory use across configurations. The upscaled drainage networks retained hydrological realism compared to the fine-resolution reference, confirming that computational optimizations did not compromise output quality. The eCOTAT + algorithm enables fast and scalable flow direction upscaling for both macro- and microscale applications, facilitating the use of massive elevation datasets even in standard computing environments.

Nitrogen fertilization drives temporal dose-dependent diversity loss in grazed multispecies pastures despite management targeting light availability - André Fischer Sbrissia; Marilia Barbosa Chiavegato; Daniel Augusto Barreta; Sila Carneiro Da Silva; Maria Gabriela Pittaro; Rodrigo Amorim Barbosa (Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment, 2026)

Soil structure and organic carbon dynamics from agroforestry and conventional coffee systems in a clayey Oxisol - Helen C.S. Amorim; Franciane D. Cogo; Rodrigo L. Cunha; Carlos A. Silva; Amanda J. Ashworth; Yuri L. Zinn (Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment, 2026)

Replacing Conventional Fertilization with Organomineral Fertilizer in ‘Hass’ Avocado Trees Improves Chlorophyll Indices and Fruit Size: A Bootstrap Simulation Approach - Marllon F. S. dos Santos; Rodrigo J. Milan; Bruna M. Costa; Tatiana E. Cantuarias-Avilés; Idemauro A. R. de Lara; Simone R. da Silva (Applied Fruit Science, 2026)
Modern agriculture faces significant challenges related to the depletion of finite resources used in fertilizer production. In response to this situation, the market has been adapting by developing biofertilizers or organomineral fertilizers, which incorporate an organic fraction into their composition. These fertilizers provide nutrients more gradually, reducing leaching. Studies on this topic are scarce for avocado trees, whose global production has been increasing. For this reason, the present research aimed to compare conventional fertilization with organomineral fertilization in ‘Hass’ avocado trees. A total of 20 plants per treatment were used in a commercial orchard, with treatments providing the same amount of nutrients. Variables related to vegetative growth, gas exchange, and productive data were evaluated. Data analysis was performed using bootstrap simulations, a resampling technique with 10,000 simulations, which enabled the construction of confidence intervals for the variables being assessed, resulting in an experimental optimization. Although no significant differences were detected in overall yield, the organomineral treatment showed increases of up to 10% in chlorophyll levels, 17.69% in fruit weight, and 8.35% and 9.18% in fruit length and diameter, respectively, compared to the conventional treatment. The bootstrap technique proved effective for analyzing this type of experiment, confirming the benefits of replacing conventional fertilization with organomineral fertilization, which provides nutrients more efficiently and sustainably.

Reply to Figueroa‐Muñoz et al.'s comment on ‘multiple tools to investigate the origin of the exotic species Chinook salmon Oncorhynchus tshawytscha (Walbaum, 1792) (Salmonidae) in the world's largest chocked coastal lagoon’ - Yan Gonçalves Gowert; Valéria Marques Lemos; Fabiano Corrêa; Sabrina Vollrath; João Paes Vieira; Mario Vinicius Condini; Rodrigo Ferreira Bastos; Mylla Carla Cescon Freire; Ana Paula Cazerta Farro; Antonio Sergio Varela Junior; Cristiano Albuquerque; Maurício Hostim‐Silva; et al. (Journal of Fish Biology, 2026)

Effect of Bamboo Dominance on Leaf-Litter Ant Assemblages in the Southwestern Amazon Forest - Fabiana Oliveira; Fernando Augusto Schmidt; Kelsy Ellen da Silva Vale; Francisco Matheus da Silva Sales; Luane Karoline Fontenele; Ketlen Bona; Henrique Augusto Mews; Rodrigo Machado Feitosa (Neotropical Entomology, 2026)

First cerrado record of Charletonia rocciai (Trombidiformes: Erythraeidae) on a flea beetle (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), with notes on its distribution - Bruno Piotrovski Begha; Tiago Tosta Fernandes Pereira; Beatriz Lira-Pereira; Vanessa Leonel Falchi; Rodrigo Damasco Daud; Sarah Siqueira Oliveira; Ricardo Bassini-Silva; Fernando de Castro Jacinavicius (Biologia, 2026)

Chemical characterisation, thermal analysis, and antibacterial activity of honeys from Caatinga stingless bees of Melipona spp. - Niedja Eloi de Sousa Guimarães; Myllena Larissa Salles Oliveira; Davi Nathan Fernandes dos Santos; Rodrigo Gonçalves de Araújo; Ana Clara Vieira da Cunha; Jessé de Oliveira da Silva; Felipe Hugo Alencar Fernandes (Natural Product Research, 2026)

Humic substances and Eisenia bicyclis bioactive extract modulate water, biofilter, and seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) skin mucus bacterial communities - Davide A. Machado e Silva; Antonio Louvado; Rodrigo O.A. Ozorio; Thais Cavalheri; Daniel F.R. Cleary; Newton C.M. Gomes (Aquaculture, 2026)

Micro and nanoplastics in human carcinogenesis: Insights from in vitro studies - Geovanna Carla Amaro Silva; Matheus Naia Fioretto; Micheli Canuto Lima; Wellerson Rodrigo Scarano; Flávia Karina Delella (Toxicology, 2026)

ProAKAP4 as a protein marker of sperm quality: Insights from frozen-thawed ejaculated and epididymal sperm - Myrian Megumy Tsunokawa Hidalgo; Ana Beatriz Marques de Almeida; Leticia Amanda dos Santos Silva; Vinicius Wagner Silva; Julia Rodrigues Greghi; Natália Ribeiro Sambatti; Luiz Guilherme Corsi Trautwein; Rodrigo Yudi Palhaci Marubayashi; João Carlos Pinheiro Ferreira; Maria Isabel Mello Martins (Theriogenology, 2026)

Chemical investigation and evaluation of the antibacterial and antioxidant activities of ethanolic extracts from ten specimens of Cereus jamacaru DC. (Cactaceae) - Maria José Rejane Oliveira Almeida; José Jailson Lima Bezerra; Daniel Rodrigo Cavalcante de Araújo; Juliana Gomes Freitas; Fabiane Rabelo da Costa Batista; Bruno Oliveira de Veras; Márcia Vanusa da Silva; Francisco das Chagas Lima Pinto; Maria da Conceição de Menezes Torres (South African Journal of Botany, 2026)

Do downdrafts always induce near-surface ozone enhancements above the Amazon region? - Gilmar Henrique Santana Silva; Carla de Souza Farias; Flávio Augusto Farias D’Oliveira; Gilberto Fisch; Raoni Aquino Silva de Santana; Roseilson Souza do Vale; Julia Clarinda Paiva Cohen; Rodrigo Augusto Ferreira de Souza; Cléo Quaresma Dias-Júnior (Science of The Total Environment, 2026)

Evaluation of hair samples for PCR detection of Leishmania infantum in dogs - Geovanna Vioti; João Augusto Franco Leonel; Trícia Maria Ferreira de Sousa Oliveira; Diogo Tiago da Silva; Maria Luana Alves; Andrea Cristina Higa Nakaghi; Lara Borges Keid; Rodrigo Martins Soares (Research in Veterinary Science, 2026)

Remote sensing data facilitate large-scale monitoring of natural vegetation integrity in Brazilian biomes - Juliana Silveira dos Santos; Larissa Rocha-Santos; Pavel Dodonov; Rosane Garcia Collevatti; Victor Hugo Soares Ney; Dhemerson Conciani; Beryl Eirene Lutz; Nathália Vieira Hissa Safar; Tainá Cirne; Rodrigo Cippolline Valim; Felipe Martello; Luiz Fernando Silva Magnago; et al. (Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment, 2026)

Concomitant effects of algae invasion and sea urchin mass mortality drive the shift from barrens to turf grounds - Alejandro Bernal-Ibáñez; Jordi Boada; Eva Cacabelos; Marta Florido-Capilla; Raül Triay-Portella; Patrício Ramalhosa; Rodrigo P. Silva; João Canning-Clode; Ignacio Gestoso (Marine Environmental Research, 2026)

Geophysical characterization of a sand deposit in a small-scale mining in the central east region of São Paulo State, Brazil - Jorge Luís Porsani; Victor Hugo Hott Costa; Nathália de Souza Penna; Rodrigo Corrêa Rangel; Marcelo Cesar Stangari; Gustavo Isnard Jarussi; Gabriel Alencar Silva Almeida Dantas; Rafael Josimar Araos Huaman (Journal of Applied Geophysics, 2026)

Water desalination and ionic selectivity in kagome-graphene membranes - Rhayla M. Ferreira; Flávia C.A. Silva; Maria J.F. Silva; Rodrigo G. Amorim; Fábio A.L. de Souza; Fernando N.N. Pansini (Desalination, 2026)

Tackling CECs and antimicrobial resistant bacteria in hospital wastewater using biological and AOP hybrid technologies - Eloísa Stéphanie da Silva; Alessandra S. Martins; Lara Fabian S. Ribeiro; Jhonatha Rodrigo Cordeiro-Moura; Daniel A.S. Rodrigues; Renata Cristina Picão; Maria Clara V. M. Starling; Camila C. Amorim (Bioresource Technology, 2026)

Pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass and biogas production from a microbial consortium recovered from soil litter and termite gut - Suzan Prado Fernandes Bernal; Leiber Julio Granada Galvis; Júlia Ronzella Ottoni; Nelson Lima; Márcia Regina Becker; Caroline da Costa Silva Gonçalves; Michel Rodrigo Zambrano Passarini (World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2026)

Synergistic Experimental and Theoretical Studies on Pesticide Detection in River samples Using Faujasite-CTAB Modified Carbon Paste Electrode - Cybelle C. C. M. Barbosa; Barbara L. Ramos; Elivelton A. Ferreira; Rodrigo G. Amorim; Ramon S. da Silva; Rodrigo Della Noce; Adriana E. de Carvalho; Mendelssolm K. de Pietre (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

Impacts of rotation, tillage, cover cropping, and drainage on soil health in soybean-based cropping systems: Evidence from 4–50-year trials across the US - Tatiane Severo Silva; Lindsay Chamberlain Malone; Matthew D. Ruark; Chad D. Lee; David Jordan; Hanna J. Poffenbarger; Herman J. Kandel; Jeremy Ross; John M. Gaska; Joseph G. Lauer; Laura E. Lindsey; Maninder Pal Singh; et al. (Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment, 2026)

A Low-Cost, Open-Source, Multi-Purpose Autonomous Surface Vehicle - Thomaz Augusto Kras Benatti; Emerson Martins de Andrade; Maicon Rodrigo Correa; Felipe da Silva Lopes; João Paulo Machado dos Santos Bernardino; Joel Sena Sales; Antonio Carlos Fernandes (Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2025)
Autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs) have played a crucial role in various areas, including oceanographic research, environmental monitoring, and asset inspection. However, the high cost and proprietary nature of many platforms limit accessibility. Thus, this work introduces a low-cost, fully open-source ASV platform designed to support a wide range of applications, from academic research to community-driven monitoring projects, bridging the existing gap between low-cost prototyping and naval architecture-based ASV development. Featuring a modular 2 m hull design, the vehicle integrates off-the-shelf components and open-source software to ensure affordability, flexibility, and ease of replication. Field tests were conducted on Ilha do Fundão (Fundão Island), located within the campus of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Brazil. All design files and code are released on GitHub (version 1.0.0) to encourage adoption and collaborative improvement.

In vitro and in silico schistosomicidal activity of hexane fraction from Copaifera oblongifolia leaves - Rafael Corrêa Ramos; Lizandra G. Magalhães; Rodrigo C. S. Veneziani; Sérgio R. Ambrósio; Híllary Ozorio Gobeti Caprini; Cibelle Ramos Da Silva; Jairo K. Bastos; Márcio L. Andrade e Silva; Erdi Can Aytar; Mario F. C. Santos; Wilson R. Cunha (In Silico Pharmacology, 2025)

Commercial propolis extracts from Apis mellifera, Scaptotrigona bipunctata and Melipona quadrifasciata : quality control, antioxidant and antiglycemic potential - Renata Tulio Küster Bernardo dos Anjos; Maria Julia Gracioli Engracia; Schaina Andriela Pontarollo Etgeton; Aline Danielle Di Paula Silva Rodrigues; Anne Caroline Rodrigues Silva; Cláudia Carneiro Hecke Krüger; Carolina Turnes Pasini Deolindo; Rodrigo Barcellos Hoff; Fabiano Barreto; Karla Suzana Moresco; Suelen Ávila; Sila Mary Rodrigues Ferreira (Natural Product Research, 2025)

Unveiling the inflammatory response in macrophages induced by Micrurus lemniscatus venom - Sulamita da S. Setúbal; Larissa Faustina Cruz; Valdison P. Dos Reis; Mauro V. Paloschi; Rodrigo Maia-Marques; Catarina Teixeira; Juliana P. Zuliani; Luciana Casais-e-Silva (Toxicon, 2025)

Under pressure: mapping the distribution of medically important Tityus Koch, 1836 (Buthidae) scorpions in Brazil using a century of Instituto Butantan records - Paulo A.M. Goldoni; Antonio D. Brescovit; Rodrigo A. Castro-Souza; Juliana Cequinel; Emanuel Marques-da-Silva; Luiz F.M. Iniesta (Toxicon, 2025)

Multi-epitope recombinant chimera and inactivated Escherichia coli expressing chimeric gene of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis as vaccines for caseous lymphadenitis - Mara Thais de Oliveira Silva; Tallyson Nogueira Barbosa; Rodrigo Barros de Pinho; Luiza Domingues Moron; Nicole Ramos Scholl; Sibele Borsuk (Research in Veterinary Science, 2025)

Growth rate and finishing system alter beef color and early postmortem metabolism in Bos indicus crossbred cattle - Juan F. Morales Gómez; Patricia M. Ramos; Mariane Beline; Daniel S. Antonelo; Bruna Pavan; Rodrigo S. Goulart; Laila T. Kirkpatrick; David E. Gerrard; Saulo L. Silva (Meat Science, 2025)

Confronting the Amazon's fire crisis: Evidence of early fire occurrence and increased atmospheric gases from the GOSAT satellite - Luciano de Souza Maria; Luis Miguel da Costa; Marcelo Odorizzi Campos; Alan Rodrigo Panosso; Luana Santamaria Basso; Carlos Antonio da Silva Junior; Newton La Scala (Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics, 2025)

Dulce de leche-like product based on water-soluble peanut extract - Fernanda Fregato Cintra; Rodrigo Sales Molica; Djéssica Tatiane Raspe; Natália Stevanato; Vitor Augusto dos Santos Garcia; Camila da Silva (International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science, 2025)

Enhancing milk kefir grain biomass: Effects of glucose, whey concentrate, and acetate buffer on metabolic activity and microbial diversity analyzed through metataxonomics - Adelmo Cavalcante Pascoal Filho; Isabella Maria de Moura Silva; Gustavo Luis de Paiva Anciens Ramos; Adriano Gomes da Cruz; Marcos Antônio de Morais Júnior; Clarisse Salomé Nobre Gonçalves; Emmanuela Prado de Paiva Azevedo; Rodrigo Barbosa Acioli de Oliveira (International Dairy Journal, 2025)

Two-phased ITCZ-driven upper salinity stratification in the western equatorial Atlantic during Heinrich Stadial 11 - Marília C. Campos; Rodrigo A. Nascimento; Tainã M.L. Pinho; Laura Kraft; Stefano Crivellari; Svetlana Radionovskaya; Luke Skinner; Bruna B. Dias; Rodrigo C. Portilho-Ramos; Gelvam A. Hartmann; Paul A. Baker; Cleverson G. Silva; et al. (Global and Planetary Change, 2025)

Degradation of polyethylene geomembranes exposed to different mine tailings pore waters - Rodrigo A. e Silva; R. Kerry Rowe; Fady B. Abdelaal (Geotextiles and Geomembranes, 2025)

Changes in land use and buffaloes trampling effects on soil health in environmentally vulnerable areas of an Atlantic Forest biome in southern São Paulo State, Brazil - Rodrigo Batista Pinto; Francisca Alcivania de Melo Silva; Heitor Marcel da Silva Ribeiro; Pedro Henrique de Oliveira Vilela; Rafael Duarte L'Abbate; Fabiana Gomes da Silva; Diogenes L. Antille; Zigomar Menezes de Souza; Reginaldo Barboza da Silva (Geoderma Regional, 2025)

Interaction between exercise and flaxseed oil intake on hippocampal function of obese mice: the case of GPR120 - Leandro Kansuke Oharomari; Camila Venturini Ayres Cunha; Julia Boro de Lima; Letícia Maria de Paula; Thaiane da Silva Rios; Talitha Silva Meneguelli; Adelino Sanchez Ramos da Silva; José Rodrigo Pauli; Eduardo Ropelle; Dennys Esper Cintra (Food Research International, 2025)

The chemistry of hydrogen peroxide: Applications and analytical techniques for detection in water and food matrices - Luísa Faria Monteiro Mazzini; Tatianny de Araujo Andrade; Alana Alves Rodrigues; Rodrigo Silva de Oliveira; Kleryton Luiz Alves de Oliveira; Renata Pereira Lopes Moreira (Food Chemistry, 2025)

Reproductive success over Calliandra fasciculata Benth. floral anthesis: evidence of adaptive generalization - Rodrigo Santiago; Pedro J. Bergamo; Vinícius L.G. Brito; Marsal D. Amorim; Lucas B. Castro; Sabrina A. Lopes; Cinthia S. Novaes; Larissa C. Mendes; Gizele C.A. Silva; Danila M. Silva; Ilmara A.O. Ferreira; Bernardo O. Dias; et al. (Flora, 2025)

The invisible impact of tourism: organic UV filters in the coastal ecosystem of a remote Atlantic island - Eva Íñiguez; Rodrigo Pires da Silva; Sarah Montesdeoca-Esponda; Elli Dimou; Filipe Alves; Manfred Kaufmann; Ana Dinis; Nereida Cordeiro (Environmental Research, 2025)

First molecular detection Anaplasma phagocytophilum in sheep in Brazil - Giulia Ribeiro Meireles; Julia Somavilla Lignon; Paola Renata Joanol Dallmann; Diago Dutra Lima; Tamires Silva dos Santos; Thuanne Correa Brancão; Maiza Paixão Souza; Bruno Caetano Urtassum; Kauê Rodriguez Martins; Rodrigo Casquero Cunha; Fábio Raphael Pascoti Bruhn; Felipe Geraldo Pappen; et al. (Veterinary Research Communications, 2025)

A review of the scientific production and research output on the demersal marine fishery resources of the Brazilian Meridional Margin, SW Atlantic - Manuel Haimovici; Eidi Kikuchi; Lucas Rodrigues; Rodrigo Silvestre Martins; Rodrigo Sant´Ana; Antônio Olinto Ávila-da-Silva; Jose Angel Alvarez Perez; Luis Gustavo Cardoso (Reviews in Fish Biology and Fisheries, 2025)

Administration of Lacticaseibacillus casei CSL3 in Swiss Mice with Immunosuppression Induced by Cyclophosphamide: Effects on Immunological, Biochemical, Oxidative Stress, and Histological Parameters - Khadija Bezerra Massaut; Helena Reissing Soares Vitola; Vitória Sequeira Gonçalves; Fabio Pereira Leivas Leite; Rodrigo Desessards Jardim; Ângela Nunes Moreira; Wladimir Padilha da Silva; Ângela Maria Fiorentini (Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins, 2025)

Bacillus and Paenibacillus Strains Enhance Nitrogen Metabolism and Increase Biomass Production of Nopalea Cochenillifera Grown in semi-arid Soil - Acacyara Batista de Sousa; Marcos Renan Lima Leite; Gonçalves Albino Dauala; Pâmalla Graziely Carvalho Morais; Stelamaris de Oliveira Paula Marinho; Gilnair Nunes Monteiro; Maria Helena Ferreira Duarte; Ruthanna Isabelle de Oliveira; Rodrigo Fonseca da Silva; Rhaiana Oliveira de Aviz; Rafael de Souza Miranda; Cácio Luiz Boechat; et al. (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2025)