New Myzopodidae (Chiroptera) from the late Paleogene of Egypt: emended family diagnosis and biogeographic origins of Noctilionoidea.

Myzopodidae is a family of bats today represented by two extant species of the genus Myzopoda that are restricted to the island of Madagascar.These bats possess uniquely derived adhesive pads on their Transfer Papers thumbs and ankles that they use for clinging to smooth roosting surfaces.Only one fossil myzopodid has been reported previously, a hu

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Selenium and Human Health

Introduction: Selenium is an essential element for human health and it is toxic at high concentrations.Selenium is a constituent component of selenoproteins that have enzymatic and structural roles in human biochemistry.Selenium is a best antioxidant and catalyst for production of thyroid hormone.This element has the key role in the immune function

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