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The role of metals in cancer and the use of metal chelators as a potential treatment strategyNARA Subscribed
Biometals such as iron, copper, zinc, manganese, cobalt, and selenium play crucial roles in cellular respiration, immunity, apoptosis, and signaling. However, their excessive accumulation can induce chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and trigger carcinogenesis. Iron addiction stands out for its importance in tumor cell replication and survival. Cancer remains one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide. Given the lim...
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 vermetid Vermetus triquetrus , commonly found on intertidal hard substrates in the Mediterranean Sea and the Portuguese coast, remains an underexplored marine resource. This study aimed to determine the total polyphenol content, fatty acid (FA) composition, and biological activity (antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties) in the visceral mass and the head-foot part of this sessile gastropod from a population collected...
Too young to be bold: Lack of personality in juvenile gobyNARA Subscribed
Animal personality, defined as consistent individual differences in behaviour across time and contexts, can significantly influence fitness and survival. However, the expression and stability of personality traits across ontogeny remain poorly understood, particularly in species undergoing complex life history transitions. Here, we examined behavioural consistency in juvenile two-spotted goby ( Pomatoschistus flavescens ) duri...
Leaf herbivory is a ubiquitous ecological interaction that varies significantly in intensity across species, habitats, and biogeographic regions. Although quantification of leaf damage is crucial for understanding many ecological processes, the accuracy and precision of various damage estimation methods used by researchers, including visual estimation, digital image analysis, and artificial intelligence, have not been evaluate...
Beyond black and white: dissecting the genetic basis of skin depigmentation in Nellore cattleNARA Subscribed
Depigmentation defects in cattle are characterized by the absence of pigment in specific skin regions, increasing susceptibility to health issues and often leading to early culling. In Nellore cattle, depigmentation is primarily observed at the tail tip, mucous membranes, and as small patches across the body. This study aimed to estimate genetic parameters and perform a genome-wide association study (GWAS) for depigmentation i...