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...

The humoral immune response relies on a diverse antibody repertoire, which is expanded through processes such as somatic hypermutation, class-switch recombination and gene conversion. These processes are primarily mediated by activation-induced cytidine deaminase (AID). Gene conversion generates diversity in immunoglobulin heavy and light chains (IGHVs) in species such as chickens and rabbits, though it has not been widely stu...

WHO ranked chronic inflammatory diseases as the most significant cause of death. The current therapeutic approach is the constant administration of clinically available anti-inflammatory drugs; however, this strategy presents severe side effects. New entities derived from plants have shown their potential for developing safe and effective therapies. Particularly, Echinacea purpurea extracts have demonstrated strong anti-inflam...

Aim We investigated how local‐scale environmental heterogeneity influences biodiversity patterns across broad biogeographic gradients, using intertidal microhabitats as a model system within one of the most environmentally stressful ecosystems on Earth. Location Intertidal habitats at 26 locations (two rocky shore sites per location) across six continents, spanning 98° of latitude (38°S to 60°N). Time Period 2019–2022. Major T...

This study investigated copper accumulation and pesticide residue patterns in agricultural soils under four cropping systems (stone fruit, olive, grapevine and potato) in Zadar County, Croatia. Soil samples were taken before and after the growing season. Copper concentrations were determined by ICP-MS after microwave digestion. A total of 453 pesticide-active compounds were analyzed using available standards by LC–MS/MS and GC...

Flooding and overtopping are major concerns in coastal areas due to their potential to cause severe damage to infrastructure, economic activities, and human lives. Traditional methods for predicting these phenomena include numerical and physical models, as well as empirical formulations. However, these methods have limitations, such as the high computational costs, reliance on extensive field data, and reduced accuracy under c...