Microplastics—synthetic particles ranging in size from 1 μm to 5 mm—are now widely recognised as an emerging environmental issue due to their ubiquity across ecosystems. While most research has focused on marine environments, important knowledge gaps remain regarding their occurrence in freshwater systems, particularly in remote and high-altitude ecosystems. Given the increasing human use of these environments, understanding p...

Burkholderia cenocepacia is an important pathogen in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients, responsible for chronic lung infections and, in severe cases, cepacia syndrome (CS), characterized by necrotizing pneumonia, bacteremia, and high mortality. Epidemic lineages, such as B. cenocepacia J2315 (ET12) and ST32, are highly transmissible and frequently associated with CS. In this study, five B. cenocepacia isolates recovered from sputu...

The sorghum aphid, Melanaphis sorghi (Theobald, 1904) (Hemiptera: Aphididae), is a significant pest. This study classified the host suitability of seven Poaceae genotypes: commercial and wild sorghum ( S. bicolor , S. sudanense , S. bicolor verticilliflorum ), pearl millet ( Pennisetum glaucum ), and maize ( Zea mays ). Aphid biological performance was assessed via leaf-disc bioassays under controlled conditions (24 ± 2 °C, 60...

The olfactory bulb (OB) is one of the earliest brain regions affected in neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease (PD). Its high metabolic rate, dopaminergic modulation, and connectivity with the cortical and limbic regions make it particularly vulnerable to early neuroinflammatory and oxidative processes. This study aimed to investigate whether the administration of 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA) into the OB induces...

Urbanization rapidly alters landscapes, generating habitat mosaics characterized by increased impervious surface, reduced soil moisture and diminished vegetation cover. These recurring urban environmental features are expected to reduce community diversity, favouring urban‐tolerant species, thereby promoting urban biotic homogenization. Although shifts in invertebrate community composition have been widely documented, less is...

Urban beaches are increasingly vulnerable to litter accumulation, especially during large-scale coastal events that create short-lived but intense pollution pulses. Despite growing interest in marine litter monitoring, traditional methods often lack the spatial and temporal sensitivity required to capture such episodic surges. This study presents a methodological adaptation of the OSPAR beach litter monitoring protocol, applyi...