Ricin, derived from the castor bean plant, is a highly potent toxin, classified as a potential bioterror agent.Current methods Tie for early detection of ricin poisoning are limited in selectivity.MicroRNAs (miRNAs), which are naturally occurring, negative gene expression regulators, are known for their tissue specific pattern of expression and the
For many years, the brain has been the primary focus for research on eating behavior.More recently, the discovery of the endogenous endocannabinoids (EC) and the endocannabinoid system (ECS), as well as the characterization of its actions on appetite and metabolism, has provided greater insight on the brain and food intake.The purpose of this revie
The Itapecuru is a relatively large river in the northeastern Brazilian state of Maranhão.During several expeditions to this basin, we collected 69 fish species belonging to 65 genera, 29 families and 10 orders.Characiformes and Siluriformes were the orders with the Tie largest number of species and Characidae, Loricariidae, Cichlidae, Auchenipter