Among the terracotta figurines discovered in the cult place of Kharayeb (7th-1st centuries BCE), located in the hinterland of Tyre (Lebanon), a very high percentage dates back to the Hellenistic period and presents images of children, adolescents and women.Considering these data, some scholars have supposed that a god linked to childhood and mother
Sicily is a Mediterranean island with an exceptional natural heritage, where gypsum outcrops are widespread and associated with an endemic flora.These ecosystems are prioritized by the European Habitats Directive (Mediterranean gypsum steppes, 1520*) in the Mediterranean Basin.Some studies have revealed the physiological mechanisms in gypsophile pl
Objectives: DFU is a serious chronic disease with high disability and fatality rates, yet there is no completely effective therapy.While ferroptosis is integrated to inflammation and infection, its involvement in DFU is still unclear.The study aimed to identify ferroptosis-related genes in DFU, providing potential therapeutic targets.Methods: In th
Abstract Background Flavonoids are produced in all flowering plants in a wide range of tissues including in berry fruits.These compounds are of considerable interest for their biological activities, health benefits and potential pharmacological applications.However, transcriptomic and genomic resources for wild and cultivated berry fruit species Bl
Animal cognition is deeply influenced by interactions with the environment.A notable example of sophisticated cognition in the animal kingdom is described by the mutualistic relationship between cleaner fish and clients, where decision-making processes play a pivotal role in partner choice and fish survival.In this context, while extensive research