A histologic, morphometric and ultrastructural study performed on Biomphalaria glabrata submitted to infection with Schistosoma mansoni miracidia failed to provide significant evidences that the so-called amebocyte-producing organ (APO) is really the central organ for hemocyte production.In infected snails no general reactive changes appeared in th
Diverse secondary metabolites in plants, with their rich biological activities, have long been important sources for human medicine, food additives, pesticides, etc.However, the large-scale cultivation of host plants consumes land resources and is susceptible to pest and disease problems.Additionally, the multi-step and demanding nature of chemical
Gut bacteria help dung beetles metabolize nutrients contained and synthesize those unavailable in their food, depending on the ecological scenario in which they develop.However, less is known about the influence of environmental and behavioral factors on the taxonomic composition of bacterial gut communities in Scarabaeinae beetles.To address this
Background Aortic injury caused by blunt trauma is a critical medical condition that requires extraordinary caution in the treatment.It is often caused by direct hit and high-speed deceleration in motor vehicle accidents.We reviewed and analysed the cases of aortic injury that referred to our institution located in the midst of the metropolitan are