Study predicts that the two species of muriquis will be restricted mainly to coastal regions of the Atlantic Forest, leaving populations in the interior seriously at risk. Predictions only consider climate change, which could mask an even greater risk when considering synergistic threats, such as forest fragmentation.

A bioactive compound produced by the microorganism Bacillus licheniformis, found on Deception Island in Antarctica, has properties that qualify it for use in producing food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and biodegradable materials. The substance is essential for the survival of microbes in extreme environments and has been shown to have antioxidant, emulsifying, and stabilizing properties.

In an article published in the journal Scientific Reports, an international team of researchers describes how the defense cells of older adults with a history of endurance training are more effective against inflammation. The study concluded that the bodies of older athletes are accustomed to dealing with inflammatory episodes due to decades of continuous training; as a result, they have an immune system with a more regulated and controlled profile, which under stress exhibits less intense inflammatory responses than young athletes.