Metal contamination, particularly by copper (Cu) and lead (Pb), is a persistent environmental threat, yet the adaptive responses of Neotropical bryophytes to such stressors remain largely unexplored. This study evaluated biomass production, photosynthetic performance, and metal accumulation in two native Brazilian mosses ( Campylopus savannarum (Müll.Hal.) Mitt. and Polytrichum juniperinum Willd. ex Hedw.) exposed to increasin...

Purpose Vascular dysfunction is a pathophysiological mechanism in peripheral artery disease (PAD). PAD patients exhibit reduced circulating expression of microRNA-126 (c-miRNA-126) and VEGF. Submaximal walking (SW) is recommended in PAD because it increases walking capacity, partially by improving vascular regulation, which can be observed after a walking session. Nevertheless, previous studies were conducted with maximal walk...

Calcium, sodium and potassium are essential for the contractile function of cardiomyocytes. In pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), intracellular calcium dynamics are impaired, affecting contractility and leading to heart failure. Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy associated with scanning electron microscopy (EDS-SEM) technique can be useful for mapping the distribution of these minerals in cardiac tissue. This study aime...

Geological faults are key discontinuities in sedimentary basins and strongly influence the hydraulic and mechanical behavior of hydrocarbon reservoirs. Fault zones typically contain a low-permeability core and a more permeable damage zone, generating sharp contrasts in petrophysical and mechanical properties. Stress variations from production, injection, or geological storage may induce fault reactivation, dilatancy, and perme...

The body size spectrum (or individual size distribution) is a simple yet widely recognized approach that links individual and population traits to community structure and ecosystem functions, making it a valuable indicator of anthropogenic effects. However, the assessment of size spectra in the context of biological invasions remains poorly explored. We investigated the impacts of non‐native (NN) fish invasions on the size str...

Purpose To investigate half-marathon running and recovery effects on knee articular cartilage (KAC) health in athletes, using dictionary-matching T 2 maps, to detect changes and recovery patterns in KAC. Methods Eleven asymptomatic volunteers (4 females, 7 males; mean age 40 ± 5 years, mean BMI 22.7 ± 1.4 kg/m 2 ) completed a fixed-pace half-marathonwere studied. All were right-knee dominant and engaged in regular running. Sag...

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...