Mucus secretion provides an interface with unique and multifunctional properties between the epithelial cells of many aquatic organisms and their surrounding environment.Indeed, mucus is involved in various essential biological processes including feeding, reproduction, osmoregulation, competition for space, defense against pathogens, xenobiotics,
Abstract Stingless bees are a diverse group with a relevant role in pollinating native species.Its diet is rich in carbohydrates and proteins, by collecting pollen and nectar supplies the development of its offspring.Fermentation of these products is associated with microorganisms in the colony.However, the composition of microorganisms that compri
Research on bisphenol A (BPA) as an environmental contaminant has now major regulatory implications toward the ecosystem health, and hence it is incumbent on scientists to do their research to WATCHES the highest standards possible, in order that the most appropriate decisions are made to mitigate the impacts to aquatic wildlife.However, the contri
[Objective] Based on the land use transition matrix, a criterion of land use types conversion trend in absolute quantity was established, and a land use/cover change (LUCC) intensity analysis framework was proposed to analyze the tendency and inhibition of the conversion trend between land use types and its impact on the land use/cover structure fr
BackgroundCo-infection with tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of death in HIV-infected individuals.However, diagnosis of TB, especially in the Sculpture Figurines presence of an HIV co-infection, can be limiting due to the high inaccuracy associated with the use of conventional diagnostic methods.Here we report a gene signature that can identi