The steppe flora of the Mediterranean basin is essential for understanding plant assemblages in the region and is a key target for conservation efforts. Recent phylogenetic and biogeographic studies trace the origins of these lineages to events such as the Messinian Salinity Crisis and Quaternary climatic shifts, but further research is needed to fully understand their evolutionary history. Astragalus sect. Platyglottis Bunge...

Summary A new species of Lecythidaceae , Gustavia beidae , from the Amazonian ecosystems of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, is formally described. This species is presented with detailed illustrations, its morphological affinities with other taxa are discussed and an identification key to Gustavia section Hexapetala is provided. Gustavia beidae exhibits morphological features typical of section Hexapetala . These characteristics...

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...

Spaceborne GNSS reflectometry (GNSS-R) has emerged as a valuable technique for surface and atmospheric remote sensing, particularly under grazing-angle geometries where atmospheric effects are amplified. Single-frequency missions such as ESA passive REflecTomeTry and dosimetrY (PRETTY) rely on model-based corrections to account for ionospheric and tropospheric delays. In this study, we exploit PRETTY’s capabilities to perform...

Recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTIs) are a global problem due to their high prevalence and because are caused by antibiotic-resistant strains. The hypothesis of our study is that a fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) might reduce the presence of uropathogenic E. coli in the intestinal microbiota, thereby leading to a decrease in the rUTIs. The objective of this study was to assess the efficacy of a single FMT intervention...

Limited vascularization and ischemia are major contributors to the chronicity of wounds, such as ulcers and traumatic injuries, which impose significant medical, social, and economic burdens. These challenges are particularly pronounced in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI), a disabling condition associated with vascular dysfunction, infections, and impaired peripheral circulation, complicating the treatment of pressure in...

Growth hormone-releasing peptide 6 (GHRP-6), is a six-amino acid synthetic peptide that acts as a ghrelin analog and has shown growth-promoting and immunomodulatory activities in several fish species. This study evaluates the effects of GHRP-6 against the infection with the nervous necrosis virus (NNV), an important pathogen affecting the central nervous system of a wide range of fish species, including European seabass ( Dice...