This study reports the biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from native fungi of the Bosque Protector Prosperina, with the aim of evaluating their effect as a control agent against the red flour beetle (Tribolium ...

Access to safe drinking water constitutes an essential human right, whose absence increases the risk of waterborne diseases and undermines quality of life. Its deficiency in vulnerable communities further heightens the ...

CONDITION FOR PUBLICATION OF PROJECT. This study evaluates the interactions between barnacles and mussels, two sessile species from the rocky intertidal zone, with the aim of analyzing space competition and its effects ...

The study covers the sensory mechanisms involved in the attraction of the avian parasitic fly Philornis downsi and its parasitoids, aiming to evaluate acoustic and olfactory signals to improve monitoring and control ...

CONDITION FOR PUBLICATION OF PROJECT. The constant study of biodiversity is the only way to determine whether ecosystems are deteriorating or recovering over time, allowing measures to be taken for mitigation and adaptation ...

Urbanization transforms natural ecosystems and alters the ecological function of top predators. This project aims to analyze the diet of owls in rural and urban environments of Santa Elena canton through the study of ...

CONDITION FOR PUBLICATION OF PROJECT. In recent years, global pitahaya production has increased significantly. However, despite the numerous social, nutritional, and economic benefits it offers, few molecular characterization ...

CONDITION FOR PUBLICATION OF PROJECT. For children in Guayaquil, the diagnosis of dengue, Zika, and chikungunya poses a major challenge due to overlapping symptoms and the high cost of current tests. As an alternative, serum ...

CONDITION FOR PUBLICATION OF PROJECT. The environmental impact caused by single-use plastics represents a critical issue due to their persistence and accumulation in ecosystems. This project aims to analyze proteomic ...

CONDITION FOR PUBLICATION OF PROJECT. Coral patches in the Galápagos Islands are highly biodiverse ecosystems but face increasing threats from anthropogenic and natural factors that favor the proliferation of macroalgae, ...