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Conventional bivalve depuration protocols may compromise organoleptic and nutritional quality, largely as a consequence of fasting. This study investigates an innovative post-depuration feeding strategy in the clam Ruditapes decussatus using microencapsulated diets containing Nannochloropsis sp. supplemented with either a standard dose of vitamins C and E (MV) or a high dose—4× the standard level—of these vitamins (MV+). A thr...
Opportunistic data for assessing abundance and site fidelity of fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) in the Faro area, PortugalNARA Subscribed
The distribution and migration of fin whales ( Balaenoptera physalus ) remain poorly understood in parts of the North Atlantic. One of these regions is the Algarve in southern Portugal, which is shaped by seasonal upwelling and the exchange of Atlantic and Mediterranean waters. This area represents a potentially critical yet poorly understood habitat for this species. This study presents the first comprehensive assessment of f...
In vivo evaluation of the anti-inflammatory efficacy of liposomes loaded with Echinacea purpurea roots extractsNARA Subscribed
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...
Air pollution remains a persistent environmental and public health concern in urban regions. This study presents a 22-year analysis (2001–2022) of coarse particulate matter (PM 10 ) concentrations across 15 monitoring stations in the Porto Metropolitan Area (PMA), Portugal. The stations, pre-classified by national authorities as traffic, background-urban, background-suburban, or industrial, were used to assess long-term tempor...
Microneedles (MN) technology has emerged as a transformative tool within the biomedical field, offering innovative solutions to challenges in drug delivery, diagnostics, and therapeutic applications. This review article provides an in-depth exploration of the diverse perspectives and applications of MNs, shedding light on their pivotal role in shaping the future of biomedical research and clinical practice. It begins by elucid...
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...
Computational and experimental advances in liver-on-a-chip technology for cancer research: a systematic reviewNARA Subscribed
The integration of numerical simulations with Liver-on-a-Chip (LoC) technology offers an innovative approach for studying liver physiology and pathology, especially in the context of liver cancer. Numerical simulations facilitate the optimization of microfluidic devices’ design and deepen the understanding of fluid flow and mass transfer. However, despite significant advancements, challenges such as replicating the full comple...