Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a multifactorial disease strongly influenced by genetic and environmental factors, as well as by immune and metabolic disorders such as obesity and gut dysbiosis. Recent evidence highlights the interplay between the endocannabinoidome (eCBome) and the gut microbiota as a central regulatory axis of intestinal homeostasis, metabolism, and immune responses. Although no studies have directly investigated...

Low biochar rates (5 Mg ha −1 ) increased bacterial richness and diversity in degraded soil. Biochar origin controlled microbial assembly and niche specialization patterns. Sewage-sludge biochar favored stress-tolerant and metal-adapted bacterial taxa. Cashew bagasse biochar enhanced nitrogen cycling and chemoheterotrophic functions. Network complexity peaked at intermediate biochar doses and declined at high rates. Biochar ha...

While bats are known to harbor various viruses and bacteria, their role as hosts for hemoparasites has not been extensively studied. This research investigated the presence of ectoparasites and vector-borne pathogens—including Anaplasmataceae agents, hemoplasmas, apicomplexans, and kinetoplastids—in 74 Phyllostomidae bats sampled from an urban forest fragment in southeastern Brazil. Overall, 31.1% of the bats were infested wit...

Increasing life expectancy has been accompanied by a higher prevalence of age-associated conditions, underscoring the need to better understand biological mechanisms of aging and to identify accessible biomarkers. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are lipid-bilayer vesicles that mediate intercellular communication by transporting proteins, lipids, and regulatory RNAs, including microRNAs (miRNAs). Here, we investigated whether the...

The growing demand for renewable energy and sustainable waste management has driven interest in the thermochemical valorization of agro-industrial residues. This study investigated the thermokinetic, thermodynamic, and pyrolysis behavior of four lignocellulosic biomasses—coconut shell, orange pomace, banana pseudostem, and compost barn—for bioenergy applications. Thermogravimetric analysis (TG/DSC) and kinetic modeling using i...

The use of sewage sludge as biochar or compost in organomineral fertilizers has been investigated as an alternative to mineral fertilizers, as it can maintain crop yields, reduce environmental impacts, and improve soil quality. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the efficiency of organomineral fertilizers derived from sewage sludge and lignolytic compounds, formulated through different technologies, on the bioaccumulation...

Aim We evaluated how native vegetation cover influences the diversity of arachnid assemblages across multiple spatial scales in major Brazilian ecosystems. Location Brazil (Amazon and Atlantic rainforests, Cerrado savanna and Caatinga dry forest). Taxon Arachnida (Opiliones, Pseudoscorpiones and Scorpiones). Methods We sampled arachnids at 120 sites using active search and litter sifting. Native vegetation cover was quantified...