Imagine um organismo que persiste há milhões de anos em ambientes extremos, refinando ao longo da sua evolução um arsenal químico sofisticado para garantir a sua sobrevivência. As algas marinhas são exatamente isso: verdadeiros reservatórios naturais, capazes de produzir uma diversidade impressionante de compostos bioativos com potencial para transformar a medicina e a indústria cosmética.
ABSTRACT: The cosmeceutical industry has increasingly turned its attention to marine macroalgae, recognizing their significant bioactive potential as sources of natural compounds for skincare applications. A growing number of products now incorporate extracts or isolated compounds from various macroalgae species. However, many species remain underexplored, highlighting a valuable opportunity for further researc...
Big Data and Artificial Intelligence are rapidly evolving and transforming the world and e-commerce. To explore the most used techniques for building personalized recommendation systems and inventory management, a systematic review was conducted. It was found that hybrid Machine Learning techniques and the Hadoop system are widely used in these areas, delivering satisfactory results while maintaining scalable a...
Introduction: Cognitive and motor impairments are common among stroke survivors. Physical therapy is often used to improve the functional capacity of stroke survivors. However, limited adherence to rehabilitation programs is a challenge. Motivation plays a crucial role in the success of rehabilitation programs as it influences individual adherence to treatment and overall health outcomes. This review aims to id...
Balance impairment is a common consequence of a stroke, which can significantly hinder individuals’ participation in daily activities, social interactions, and leisure pursuits and their ability to return to work. Rehabilitation is vital for minimizing post-stroke sequelae and facilitating the recovery of patients. This review aims to identify current trends in balance rehabilitation of stroke survivors. This S...
Macroalgal wracks are frequently considered as waste products. However, macroalgae are a rich source of protein and bioactive compounds with antioxidant and antimicrobial activities whose inclusion in aquafeeds is receiving growing attention. The aim of this study was to assess the use of beach-cast macroalgae as dietary supplement for gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) juveniles. Fish were fed for 93 days with ...
Power lines are increasingly widespread across many regions of the planet. Although these linear infrastructures are known for their negative impacts on bird populations, through collision and electrocution, some species take advantage of electricity pylons for nesting. In this case, estimation of the net impact of these infrastructures at the population level requires an assessment of trade-offs between positi...