The Pirapora River is an important source that supplies the cities of the region of Sorocaba / SP. The place chosen for this work is located in the city of Salto de Pirapora. The city of Salto de Pirapora stands out in the ...

Agriculture is responsible for 80% of nitrous oxide emissions on earth's atmosphere, the most potential greenhouse gas among the three main gases (CO2, CH4 and N2O). Citriculture and silviculture play an important role on ...

The increasing use of agrochemicals has been causing several environmental disturbances. As a result, botanical insecticides, such as pyrethrum (PYR), have been created because they are considered biodegradable and less ...

Experimental Taphonomy has assisted in the simulation and understanding of variables that affect the fidelity of paleontological and zooarchaeological records. In this experimental study was tested the role of thermal ...

Nowadays, with industrial development, the concentrations of toxic materials produced and dumped by factory and domestic waste are increasing. The heavy metals are part of these contaminants which currently contaminate ...

Aquatic environments contamination has emerged mainly as a consequence of human activities. The presence of xenobiotics in water bodies can drastically affect the ecosystem, as well as to cause deleterious effects to the ...

Metalworking Fluids (MWF) is the class of oils and liquids used to lubricate, reduce heat and friction between the tool and parts, helping the parts machining at the time of cutting. Contamination from the dilution water ...

Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is a neoplasm that affects the regions of the oral cavity, pharynx and larynx with high incidence, reaching approximately 600 thousand new cases per year. Cases of local ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory, demyelinating and autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. There is evidence that demyelination may be related to the production of autoreactive antibodies against myelin ...

Endophytic microorganisms are defined as organisms that live inside plant tissues without causing any damage to the host plant. Bacteria and fungi produce several bioactive compounds, with antimicrobial, enzymatic, ...