Potential of Annatto Seeds ( L.) Extract Together with Pectin-Edible Coatings: Application on Mulberry Fruits ( L.).

L., or mulberry, is a susceptible fleshy fruit due to its high respiratory rate and low storage stability, which shortens its shelf life and makes it difficult to commercialize in natura. Edible coatings, thin membranes produced directly on the desired surface, could improve food preservation, among other properties.

Wound healing and anti-inflammatory effects of LAA, the N-acetyl-D-galactosamine-binding lectin from seeds of Luetzelburgia auriculata (Allemão) ducke.

Cutaneous wounds represent a significant health concern, and effective treatment strategies are crucial for optimal healing. This study investigates the therapeutic potential of Luetzelburgia auriculata lectin (LAA), a plant-derived protein, in accelerating wound closure. Excisional wounds were created on the backs of mice, which were subsequently treated topically with LAA solutions at two concentrations (100 µg/mL and 200 µg/mL) or saline control.

A novel cochlear implant assessment tool: Audiometric and speech recognition analysis.

Objective: To compare the results of Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA) and speech recognition, of users of Cochlear Implant (CI) between CLABOX with Direct Audio Input (DAI) and the Sound Booth (SB).

Methods: Fifty individuals with CIs, 33 adults and 17 children, were included. Speech recognition tests in noise fixed and adaptive were applied with the Hearing in Noise Test (HINT), Ling test, and PTA, in the SB (in free field) and in CLABOX.

The role of marine debris as a vector, dispersal agent, and substrate for non-indigenous species on Oceanic Islands (Northeast Atlantic).

Marine debris (MD) can be a transport vector for diverse marine communities, including non-indigenous species (NIS). This study assessed MD potential role as a substrate for colonization and dispersal vector for NIS in the Madeira Archipelago (NE Atlantic) by examining three MD categories: floating (FMD), seafloor (SMD), and beached (BMD). Opportunistic sampling, conducted in collaboration with local maritime stakeholders, documented MD sightings with photographs and GPS coordinates.

Application of Box-Behnken design to optimize the phosphorus removal from industrial wastewaters using magnetic nanoparticles.

Phosphorus is essential for all living organisms and limits aquatic plant growth. Pulp mill effluents, particularly from Eucalyptus bleached kraft pulp mills, contain phosphorus concentrations that vary with operational conditions. This variability poses challenges for effective treatment and phosphorus removal.