The food and beverage industry is seeking to broaden the palette of naturally derived
colorants. Although considerable effort has been devoted to the search for new blue …

Bright colouration in animals has long attracted the attention of physicists, chemists and
biologists. As such, studies on the functions of colours are interdisciplinary, focusing on the …

The aesthetic value of landscapes contributes to human well-being. However, studies which
have investigated the link between biodiversity and ecosystem services have not taken …

Cassiopea xamachana, the upside-down jellyfish, has become an emerging model to
understand the dynamics of cnidarian photosymbiosis. Like reef-building corals, Cassiopea …

Cap color is an important commercial trait for oyster mushrooms. Various pigment
constituents determine a diverse color. However, the pigments of oyster mushrooms are still …

Considering the growing interest for safer, environmentally friendly and healthier products,
the search for natural colorants to replace their synthetic has been raised. This is particularly …

Many pigments, such as melanins, are widely distributed throughout the animal kingdom.
Others have arisen as novelties in particular lineages, for example, the Green Fluorescent …

The molecular details of how cholesterol exits lysosomes and is integrated into cellular and
endoplasmic reticulum membranes remain unclear. Two proteins implicated in this exit …

Introduction Upside-down jellyfish (Cassiopea sp.) are highly tolerant to multiple abiotic
stressors, including fluctuating temperatures associated with shallow marine habitats. This …

Their large size and the often brilliant blue of their wings put butterflies from the Morpho
genus among some of the most spectacular insects in South America. Often mentioned in …