POTENTIAL ANCESTRAL CONOIDEAN TOXINS IN THE VENOM COCKTAIL OF THE CARNIVOROUS SNAIL RAPHITOMA PURPUREA (MONTAGU, 1803) (NEOGASTROPODA: RAPHITOMIDAE)

Potential Ancestral Conoidean Toxins in the Venom Cocktail of the Carnivorous Snail Raphitoma purpurea (Montagu, 1803) (Neogastropoda: Raphitomidae)

Venomous marine gastropods of the superfamily Conoidea possess a rich arsenal of toxins, including neuroactive toxins.Venom adaptations might have played a fundamental role in the radiation of conoideans; nevertheless, there is still no knowledge about the venom of the most diversified family of the group: Raphitomidae Bellardi, 1875.In this study,

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Global Journalism: Main Aspects of Conceptualization

Globalization processes and development of ICT have led to fundamental changes in understanding of journalism as a social process.The concept of global journalism Bridgend Hockey needs conceptualization, as at the present stage the practice of professional activities is isolated from the theoretical framework.This article analyzes the main scientif

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Isolation and characterization of Bacillus sp. HSY32 and its toxin gene for potential biological control of plant parasitic nematode

Abstract Plant parasitic nematodes (PPNs) cause significant damage to crop production worldwide, leading to substantial economic losses.Conventional chemical nematicides are effective but frequently associated with environmental and health hazards.In response, biological control methods, particularly the use of microbial pesticides, have emerged as

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