Instituto Tecnológico de Mérida

Multidisciplinary insights into Late Pleistocene-Holocene palaeoenvironment at the archaeo-palaeontological Loltún Cave site in Yucatán, Mexico

Abstract A lack of well-dated archaeological and palaeontological sequences containing proxy-based palaeoenvironmental information has hindered the reconstruction of long-term human-biodiversity interactions in Mexico. Here, we re-evaluate the stratigraphy of the Huechil Chamber...

Functional Properties of Brosimum alicastrum Seed Flour Gels: Impact of Temperature, Concentration, and Additives on Rheology, Viscoelasticity, and Texture

Ramón seed flour (RSF), obtained from the drought- and hurricane-resistant Brosimum alicastrum, is a promising sustainable ingredient with high productivity and a favorable nutritional profile, but its functional properties remain poorly understood. This study characterized the r...

Development and Characterization of Bioactive Sodium Alginate Dressings Incorporating Melipona beecheii Honey for Wound Healing Applications

Healing wounds and skin lesions has been practiced since ancient times, and various mechanisms have been used to treat them, ranging from bandages and herbs to ointments and modern alternatives such as dressings. This work aimed to develop bioactive dressings for wound healing. D...