Hyperostosis is a non‐pathological condition widely reported in marine teleosts, yet its developmental dynamics and underlying drivers remain poorly understood. This study investigates the ontogenetic progression and anatomical distribution of hyperostosis in Caranx hippos based on a growth series of 39 specimens collected along the Brazilian coast. Individuals were categorised into two size classes (class 1 C. hippos , with m...

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains a major cause of neurological morbidity worldwide, and mild TBI (mTBI) is frequently associated with emotional disturbances, including anxiety-like behavior. Although classical mechanisms of secondary injury have been extensively characterized, metabolic alterations, particularly those involving cerebral lipid homeostasis, remain incompletely defined. Given the structural and regulatory rol...

Kefir is a beverage obtained by fermenting milk or sugary solutions with a symbiotic community of bacteria and yeasts, presenting promising antimicrobial, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory properties. This systematic review aimed to synthesize evidence from preclinical studies evaluating the effects of kefir or its by-products on biomarkers of inflammation, oxidative stress, and gut health in animal models of IBD. A systematic...

Aim We investigate the distribution of dispersal modes — endozoochory (via animal ingestion), synzoochory (via animal seed accumulation) and anemochory (via wind)—and seed mass of woody plants across Brazilian ecosystems, testing whether their relative abundance in local plant communities could be predicted by climate, edaphic factors and dispersal agents (e.g., the main vectors moving seeds). We expected climate to be the mai...

Adequate training in Psycho-Oncology is essential to prepare psychologists to address the complex psychosocial needs of patients with cancer. However, this content remains inconsistently incorporated into undergraduate psychology curricula, and evidence regarding students’ perceived preparedness remains limited. To evaluate differences between expectations and self-reported training experiences in Psycho-Oncology among undergr...

Mentha piperita L. is a medicinal, aromatic, and flavoring species whose essential oil is rich in volatile compounds, including menthol, menthofuran, pulegone, and menthone. The aim of the present study was to assess the effect of light intensity, different wavelengths, and natural ventilation on the development and production of volatile compounds. Nodal segments were cultured in MS medium under the following photon flux dens...

Cancer is projected to become the leading cause of death in Brazil within the next decade. Despite this growing burden, oncology education remains inconsistently structured in undergraduate medical curricula, potentially limiting physicians’ preparedness for cancer care. To compare expectations and perceptions of oncology education between independent cohorts of first- and sixth-year medical students and to assess whether acad...