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African and Eurasian golden jackals are distinct species
The results of this study provide consistent and robust evidence that populations of golden jackals from Africa and Eurasia represent distinct monophyletic lineages separated for more than one...
Melanins and melanogenesis: bioinspired solutions for human health and technological applications
During the past decade, melanins and melanogenesis have attracted growing interest for a broad range of biomedical and technological applications. Despite considerable advances, applied research on...
Pheomelanin synthesis in insects: Implications for Parkinson's disease
Melanins are biological pigments that occur in two chemical forms, eumelanin and pheomelanin. Here authors report for the first time that an insect (grasshopper) synthesizes pheomelanin.
Invasive species globally cause the decline of aquatic communities
The introduction of invasive species, which often differ functionally from the components of the recipient community, generates ecological impacts that propagate along the food web. This review...
Accumulation of pollutants in the brains of dolphins
This study shows that halogenated flame retardants, both banned PBDEs and their substitutes, are able to cross the blood–brain barrier of cetaceans and penetrating the brain. The study also...
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