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Genetic diversity of Bemisia tabaci species colonizing cassava in Central African Republic characterized by analysis of cytochrome c oxidase subunit I
After 2007, upsurges of whiteflies on cassava plants and high incidences of cassava diseases were observed in Central African Republic. …
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Evaluation of antibody responses to panels of M. tuberculosis antigens as a screening tool for active tuberculosis in Uganda
BACKGROUND: Improved systematic screening of high-risk groups is a key component of the tuberculosis (TB) elimination strategy endorsed by the …
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The origin of the Acheulean. Techno-functional study of the FLK W lithic record (Olduvai, Tanzania)
The Acheulean materials documented in FLK West dated c. 1.7 Ma. are the focus of the present work. An original …
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Programmed cell death in Acanthamoeba castellanii Neff induced by several molecules present in olive leaf extracts
Therapy against Acanthamoeba infections such as Granulomatous Amoebic Encephalitis (GAE) and Acanthamoeba Keratitis (AK), remains as an issue to be …
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Maternal detection of neonatal jaundice during birth hospitalization using a novel two-color icterometer
BACKGROUND: Mothers are frequently the first to observe the onset of jaundice in their newborn infants before the decision to …
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Inverse association of resistin with physical activity in the general population
AIM: Resistin is a cytokine related with inflammation and ischemic heart disease. Physical activity (PA) prevents chronic inflammation and ischemic …
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Free mass distribution of long lasting insecticidal nets lead to high levels of LLIN access and use in Madagascar, 2010: A cross-sectional observational study
BACKGROUND: Madagascar conducted the first two phases of a national free mass distribution campaign of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) during …
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Role of amygdala kisspeptin in pubertal timing in female rats
To investigate the mechanism by which maternal obesity disrupts reproductive function in offspring, we examined Kiss1 expression in the hypothalamic …
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Altitudinal gradients, biogeographic history and microhabitat adaptation affect fine-scale spatial genetic structure in African and Neotropical populations of an ancient tropical tree species
The analysis of fine-scale spatial genetic structure (FSGS) within populations can provide insights into eco-evolutionary processes. Restricted dispersal and locally …
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Beyond form and functioning: Understanding how contextual factors influence village health committees in northern India
Health committees are a common strategy to foster community participation in health. Efforts to strengthen committees often focus on technical …
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Severe maternal morbidity in Zanzibar’s referral hospital: Measuring the impact of in-hospital care
OBJECTIVE: to analyse the impact of in-hospital care on severe maternal morbidity using WHO's near-miss approach in the low-resource, high …
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Hyperspectral reflectance sensing to assess the growth and photosynthetic properties of wheat cultivars exposed to different irrigation rates in an irrigated arid region
Simultaneous indirect assessment of multiple and diverse plant parameters in an exact and expeditious manner is becoming imperative in irrigated …
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Synergistic rhizosphere degradation of γ-hexachlorocyclohexane (lindane) through the combinatorial plant-fungal action
Fungi are usually involved in degradation/deterioration of many anthropogenic wastes due to their verse enzyme secretions and adaptive capabilities. In …
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Classes 1 and 2 integrons in faecal Escherichia coli strains isolated from mother-child pairs in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Antimicrobial resistance among enteric bacteria in Africa is increasingly mediated by integrons on horizontally acquired genetic elements. There have …
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Home is best: Why women in rural Zimbabwe deliver in the community
Maternal mortality in Zimbabwe has unprecedentedly risen over the last two and half decades although a decline has been noted …
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Spatial clustering of patent and sub-patent malaria infections in northern Namibia: Implications for surveillance and response strategies for elimination
BACKGROUND: Reactive case detection (RACD) around passively detected malaria cases is a strategy to identify and treat hotspots of malaria …
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The molecular mechanism of the anticancer effect of Artonin E in MDA-MB 231 triple negative breast cancer cells
Nature has provided us with a wide spectrum of disease healing phytochemicals like Artonin E, obtained from the root bark …
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Substantial asymptomatic submicroscopic Plasmodium carriage during dry season in low transmission areas in Senegal: Implications for malaria control and elimination
BACKGROUND: In the progress towards malaria elimination, the accurate diagnosis of low-density asymptomatic infections is critical. Low-density asymptomatic submicroscopic malaria …
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HIV self-testing values and preferences among sex workers, fishermen, and mainland community members in Rakai, Uganda: A qualitative study
HIV self-testing may encourage greater uptake of testing, particularly among key populations and other high-risk groups, but local community perceptions …
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Why organic resources and current fertilizer formulations in Southern Africa cannot sustain maize productivity: Evidence from a long-term experiment in Zimbabwe
Sustainability of maize-based cropping systems is a major challenge for southern Africa, yet the demand for maize as staple food …