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Evolution of the brown algae
Brown algae (Phaeophyceae) are are group of photosynthetic eukaryotes that have been evolving independently from animals and plants for more than a billion years. Brown algae constitute the third most complex eukaryotic multicellular lineage, disp...
Project · March 02, 2026
Evolutionary genomics in pumpkins
The evolutionary history of pumpkins (Cucurbita) is peculiar, as they have experienced a whole-genome duplication (WGD) event around 30 Mya. This WGD event allowed pumpkins to evolve novel genomic elements, which likely increased the evolutionary ...
Project · March 02, 2026
Insights into the toxic effects of micro-nano-plastics on the human brain and their relationship with the onset of neurological diseases: a narrative review.
Abstract
The intensive production and use of plastics, poor biodegradability and inadequate recycling have caused excessive and alarming environmental pollution. This has led to the inevitable intake by humans, through different routes, of small...
Publication · March 02, 2026
Immunotherapies for Ischemic Stroke Patients: Current Status and Future Directions
Abstract
Background/Objectives: Ischemic stroke occurs when a thrombus forms within a blood vessel in the brain. This results in reduced levels of oxygen and glucose, leading to the death of cells and a reduction in function. There are several m...
Publication · March 02, 2026
Shaking things up: the unique feeding behaviour of western banded geckos when consuming scorpions
Publication · March 02, 2026
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