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Halophilic Fungi-Features and Potential Applications. [PDF]
Yovchevska L+8 more
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Diet C:N ratio and temperature influence the performance and colouration of tobacco hornworms
Melanization can help insects deal with environmental temperatures, but melanin synthesis can depend on nutrient availability. We tested whether the diet C:N ratio and temperature influence Manduca sexta performance and colouration. Larvae performed better at the warmer temperature of 27°C compared to 18°C and had a lighter colour when fed a low ...
Tyler S. Barr+3 more
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Melanin Biopolymers in Pharmacology and Medicine-Skin Pigmentation Disorders, Implications for Drug Action, Adverse Effects and Therapy. [PDF]
Karkoszka M, Rok J, Wrześniok D.
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Limbal cystotomy by fine needle aspiration of a translucent iris cyst in a horse
Summary A 4‐year‐old Cremello crossbred mare was referred to the Equine Veterinary Teaching Hospital of Utrecht University for a translucent iris cyst from the dorsal pupillary margin corpora nigra in the right eye. Although noninvasive diode laser treatment is the preferred method of pigmented cyst ablation, two attempts did not result in disruption ...
A. L. Hendrikx+5 more
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Hydrophilic melanin as a potential hair growth stimulant: A secondary observational study. [PDF]
Avetisyan SV+4 more
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Critical socialization in White families: Lessons learned from an antiracist parenting program
Abstract Background Racial bias develops at an early age, yet most White parents promote color‐evasive racial ideology or do not address race with children. There is a need for White parents to have developmentally appropriate race‐conscious conversations with young children to address bias and facilitate antiracist values.
Margaret L. Kerr+3 more
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Microbial diversity and secondary metabolism potential in relation to dark alterations in Paleolithic Lascaux Cave. [PDF]
Bontemps Z+7 more
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The increase in urban lands and the vegetation loss implies changes in the colour of the background which in turn could cause changes in the coloration of individuals. We measured changes in body lightness of damselflies through 19 sites in Central Mexico, with a different degree of urbanisation and a different percentage of native vegetation. We found
Teresa L. Ramos‐Merino+1 more
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