Amphibian pharmaceuticals
Microbes may fight the epidemic driving some frog species to extinction
Abril 02, 2019
A compound produced by Panamanian frog skin bacteria could help resist fungal infections in amphibians and humans worldwide
A compound produced by Panamanian frog skin bacteria could help resist fungal infections in amphibians and humans worldwide
Little is known about the early flora of the isthmus. The first Panamanian paleobotanist aims to change this
Through a participatory forest-carbon monitoring project, scientists and indigenous technicians found that, even in disturbed areas, Darien forests maintained the same tree species richness and a disproportionately high capacity to sequester carbon
Encrusting organisms may be disliked by most people, but they’re helping explore marine conservation and biodiversity concerns
Warming tropical soils could cause a 9 % increase in atmospheric CO2 this Century.
How do microorganisms influence seed survival in the forest?
A scientific mission in the Panamanian jungle found some of the largest trees in the country
To understand the effects of urbanization and forest loss on insects, Dumas Gálvez studies the ability of ants to defend themselves against diseases in the city and in nature
A study in Science by 225 researchers working with data from 590 forest sites around the world concludes that tropical forests release much more carbon into the atmosphere at high temperatures.
Teak often underperforms on poor soils. By planting valuable native trees in existing teak plantations, researchers will evaluate the potential increase in timber value, biodiversity value and ecosystem services provided.