Several plants have been studied for their medicinal properties, especially concerning the
management of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, aiming at a more accessible form of …

In this study, the development of the technique APCI + LC/MS/MS allowed the detection of
phenanthrene, pyrene and metabolites of alkyl homologs in fish bile (in situ) and in urine of …

Great response variability caused by genetic and/or environmental factors has been observed
among organisms exposed to hazardous chemicals. This subject has been a topic of …

Life is a complex and risky process. It is necessary to understand and consider its complexity
and risks in order to improve human well-being. Risk can be defined as a threat from either …

The use of plants and their products for medical treatment is very common procedure in Brazil,
especially for treatment of diabetes. In fact, several plants can demonstrate hypoglycemic …

The use of plants and their products for medical treatment is a quite common procedure in
Brazil, especially for treatment of diabetes. In fact, several plants can demonstrate …

Abiotic stresses usually result in the overproduction of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS), which
cause oxidative damage. ROS regulation is vital to improve plant resistance to stress and …

Swanton’s work, Creek Religion and Medicine, was originally published as “Religious Beliefs
and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians,” in the fortysecond annual report of the Bureau …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) have been extensively studied in the aquatic
environment, although the mechanism of action and biological effects of this xenobiotic in several …