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Tachigali vulgaris has potential for energy purposes in the Amazon, but the relationship between several silvicultural factors and wood quality requires further investigation. This study evaluated the variation in the apparent density of T. vulgaris wood in two pure plantations in the Amazon. The tested factors were diameter, height, stem forking, fertilization, and soil texture. Two 11-year-old trial plantations located on ye...
First Report of Mansonella sp. Microfilariae in Sapajus nigritus: Insights into the Host-Parasite RelationshipNARA Subscribed
Primates can share parasites with humans, and understanding host-parasite interactions is essential for evaluating the condition of wild primates, ecological dynamics, and One Health interface, which integrates humans, animal, and environmental health in shared environments. One example is filarial nematodes of the genus Mansonella , for which a lack of in-depth studies of symptoms or blood alterations limits our understanding...
Purpose of Review This paper reviews the current understanding of the potential for humans to enter a state of torpor/hibernation, and discusses the possibility of inducing torpor in astronauts for long-duration space travel, including some of the physiological, technological, and ethical considerations associated with its implementation. By exploring means to induce torpor in various human organoid systems, we hope such resea...
Prediction of Basic Wood Density from the Apparent Density of Growth Rings of Tachigali vulgaris in Plantations in the AmazoniaNARA Subscribed
Tachigali vulgaris is a fast-growing species adapted to different environmental conditions and has the potential to meet the demand for energy biomass in Amazonia. However, research is needed to guide its management and expand understanding of silvicultural aspects and wood quality. This study aimed to (i) develop an equation to estimate the basic density of wood from the apparent density of T. vulgaris growth rings in the Ama...
Peripheral microRNA signature in genetic frontotemporal dementia—findings from the GENFI initiativeNARA Subscribed
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by significant clinical and genetic heterogeneity, with approximately 40% of cases linked to hereditary genetic mutations, including MAPT , GRN , and C9ORF72 . Recently, microRNAs (miRNAs) have emerged as key regulators of cellular processes related to neurodegeneration and as potential biomarkers for FTD. However, their relevance in presymptomatic stag...
We investigated the role of dormant zooplankton in maintaining biodiversity in temporary environments of semi-arid regions under different levels of anthropogenic pressure: high (intensive agriculture with pesticide use), moderate (livestock), and low (preserved areas). Samples were collected and the experiment was conducted in the field over 31 days, with collections performed every two days, revealing distinct hatching patte...
Lactic acid bacteria isolated from mammalian feces exhibit distinct diversity and probiotic traitsNARA Subscribed
Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) play an essential role in mammalian gut health and are promising candidates for probiotic use. In this study, we have identified LAB isolated from fecal samples of bats, calves, cats, or piglets or from the vaginal mucosa or teat skin of a lactating sow. Specifically, we identified 98 lineages belonging to the phyla Bacillota, Pseudomonadota, or Actinomycetota. Enterococcus faecalis was the only spec...
The Seaward Migration of European Eel at a Continental Scale: A Europe‐Wide Biotelemetry Meta‐AnalysisNARA Subscribed
The European eel ( Anguilla anguilla L.) has a catadromous life cycle, with a single panmictic population that colonises continental Europe and northern Africa yet migrates 5000 to 9000 km to spawn in the Atlantic Ocean. It is unknown how this continental migration is organised so individual eels arrive in time for spawning with conspecifics. This meta‐analysis combined tracking data from 18 water bodies in freshwater and tran...
Motivation Here, we make available a second version of the BioTIME database, which compiles records of abundance estimates for species in sample events of ecological assemblages through time. The updated version expands version 1.0 of the database by doubling the number of studies and includes substantial additional curation to the taxonomic accuracy of the records, as well as the metadata. Moreover, we now provide an R packag...
Home range size is a fundamental trait that can affect the probability of fish being harvested and, at the same time, may be affected by fishing. The relationship between home range size and fishing will impact the effectiveness of fully protected areas (FPAs), as it will influence the number of fish moving into fished areas, affecting both spillover and edge effects. One hypothesis is that individuals within FPAs will present...
Invasive non-native species in Brazil: an updated overviewNARA Subscribed
Modeling Oldowan tool transport from a primate perspectiveNARA Subscribed