Sobre o gênero Andiorrhinus (Oligochaeta, Glossoscolecidae)

Burrowing activity of the geophagous earthworm Pontoscolex corethrurus (Oligochaeta: Glossoscolecidae) in the presence of charcoal

Estudo Morfométrico do Gênero

Morphometric Study of the Genus Panstrongylus Berg, 1879 (Hemiptera, Reduviidae, Triatominae) The subfamily Triatominae is actually represented by 137 species distributed among 6 tribes and 19 genera. Within this subfamily, the genus Panstrongylus, Berg 1879, is composed by 13 species widespread in sylvatic, peridomestic, and domestic habitats of Neotropical regions. These species are vectors o...

Mapeamento Participativo de Opiniões sobre o Uso de Dinheiro Público

Recent surveys show dissatisfaction of the population with politicians and their representatives. This paper describes a technological tool developed to provide a communication channel between citizens and policy makers. This tool allows to make reports like the lack of investment and waste of public resources, and highlight initiatives which has society approval. The reports will be georeferen...

[On "Men, health and public policies: gender equality in question"].

Sobre " Homens, saúde e políticas públicas: a equidade de gênero em questão " On " Men, health and public policies: gender equality in question " Marcos Nascimento 4 Sergio Carrara 5 No artigo produzido por Maria Thereza Couto (USP) e Romeu Gomes (Fiocruz), os autores bus-cam problematizar a articulação entre saúde e políti-cas públicas, com foco específico na saúde dos ho-mens e suas implicaçõ...

Nutrient content of earthworms consumed by Ye'Kuana Amerindians of the Alto Orinoco of Venezuela.

For the Makiritare (Ye'Kuana) native people of the Alto Orinoco (Venezuela), earthworms (Anellida: Glossoscolecidae) are an important component of the diet. Two species in particular are widely consumed: 'kuru' (Andiorrhinus kuru n. sp.) and 'motto' (Andiorrhinus motto). We analysed eviscerated kuru body proper, and whole and smoked preparations of motto for their content of protein and amino a...