A trace element found in brazil nuts, liver and kidneys, may help protect some women against breast cancer, research suggested yesterday. Selenium appears to interact with an enzyme in the body ...
Brazil nuts, scientifically known as Bertholletia excelsa, are a powerhouse of nutrition and a cherished delicacy native to the Amazon rainforest in South America.These large, crescent-shaped nuts ...
Researchers use genomic data to study the decline in genetic diversity in the Amazon Basin, particularly in Brazil Nut trees. The research uses genomic data to understand this keystone species' ...
The significant decline in genetic diversity in the Amazon Basin, following historical events such as European colonisation, deforestation and the extinction of megafauna such as the sloth – the main ...