The Lebiasinidae family is composed by seven genus of small freshwater fishes that can be found in small rivers of Central and South America. Members of this family presents a great diversity in form and body color, but ...

Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NP) are included as one of the most used nanomaterials by industries in general; it is applied in coatings, pigments, and paints for its ability to offer opacity and brightness, in ...

Termites (Isoptera) are eusocial insects that stand out for their hierarchical and structural organization, demonstrating complex social behaviors, numerous symbiotic interactions, and a great potential for bioprospecting ...

The giant armadillo, Priodontes maximus, is a neotropical mammal that belongs to the Xenarthra superorder. The species is widely distributed in nine countries in South America. Although its distribution is wide, it occurs ...

One of the first signs of aging in humans is the decrease in female fertility, which is accompanied by a reduction in the expression of proteins that integrate the Double Strand Break (DSB) repair machinery, such as ...

RAD51 is a protein of eukaryotic organisms, with a central role in the DNA repair pathway by homologous recombination. Its function in the nucleus of somatic cells is well established, being necessary for the maintenance ...

Astyanax is a fish genus of Characiformes and currently is classified as incertae sedis. Astyanax scabripinnis, one of these species, is recognized as a species complex, which is composed of 33 species. This study propose ...

Wildlife protection is a global priority issue. International treaties, laws, national entities and organizations fight for the conservation of biodiversity and protection of wildlife, generating environmental awareness ...

Brazil is a significant exporter of beef, so the improvement of Nelore, a breed mostly present in the Brazilian herd, directly impact this sector. Genomic tools can identify SNPs associated with interesting livestock ...

Diseases caused by mutations in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) are the most common genetic diseases in humans. Despite this, there is no effective treatment for these diseases and the mechanisms of inheritance are not fully ...