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Some families of caterpillars (larvae of butterflies and moths) have developed a specific kind of interaction with ants. One of these families (Riodinidae) includes two species that interact solely with two species of ants.  Read Article PHYSorg

In an article published in the journal Trends in Biochemical Sciences, Alicia Kowaltowski, full professor at the University of São Paulo's Institute of Chemistry (IQ-USP) in Brazil, advocates the "rewriting" of textbooks on the location of the electron transport chain in mitochondria and the role of sodium in…  Read Article PHYSorg

Small shrimps of the genus Hippolyte have the ability to change color to camouflage themselves in the algae where they live and escape predators. Depending on the algae they are in, they can turn red, green, brown or transparent.  Read Article  PHYSorg

An article published in the journal Scientific Reports describes how researchers analyzed biofilm produced by bacteria found in the El Medano hot springs, located in Chile in the central Andes, and concluded that one of its key ingredients can be used to develop natural additives for the pharmaceutical and food…  Read Article

Researchers at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in São Paulo state, Brazil, have developed a sourdough bread formulation enriched with jabuticaba peel that could be an alternative for people with diabetes and others who need to control blood sugar. An article describing their research and test…  Read Article PHYSorg

Research conducted at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in São Paulo state, Brazil, shows that heat treatment of pea protein and addition of guarana extract result in a compound with significant potential to be used as an ingredient of plant-based beverages, offering a healthy and nutritious option…  Read Article PHYSorg   .

In recent years, the agricultural sector has seen a significant transformation with the integration of digital technologies. Researchers have found that these technologies not only increase productivity but also help reduce environmental impacts, making agriculture more sustainable in the long run. The Rise of Digital Technologies in Agriculture Traditionally, agriculture has been a labor-intensive industry with heavy reliance on manual processes. However, with the advent of digital [...]

A examine by researchers affiliated with establishments in Brazil, Germany and Finland proposes a brand new commonplace for computer simulation that guarantees to accelerate the seek for novel bioactive compounds towards the virus that causes COVID-19. The researchers used the process to research a key protein within the reproductive cycle of SARS-CoV-2, which has been a serious focus of consideration for scientists and the pharmaceutical trade as a goal for antiviral medicine. They estimate [...]