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DNA Barcoding Silver Butter Catfish (Schilbe intermedius) Reveals Patterns of Mitochondrial Genetic Diversity Across African River Systems
The silver butter catfish (Schilbe intermedius) is widely distributed across African river systems. To date, information on its mitochondrial genetic …
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Performance of metabonomic serum analysis for diagnostics in paediatric tuberculosis
Abstract We applied a metabonomic strategy to identify host biomarkers in serum to diagnose paediatric tuberculosis (TB) disease. 112 symptomatic …
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Determinants of normal haemoglobin concentration among children in Ghana: a positive deviance analysis of nationally representative cross-sectional survey data
Anaemia among children under 5, is a public health problem of serious concern. In Ghana, an estimated 8 out of …
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Development of a quantitative, portable, and automated fluorescent blue-ray device-based malaria diagnostic equipment with an on-disc SiO2 nanofiber filter
Abstract There is an urgent need to develop an automated malaria diagnostic system that can easily and rapidly detect malaria …
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Whole-Genome Analysis of Cervical Human Papillomavirus Type 35 from rural Zimbabwean Women
Human papillomavirus (HPV) types differ by geographic location and the ethnicity of the human host, which may have implications for …
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HIV-1 Transmission Patterns Within and Between Risk Groups in Coastal Kenya
HIV-1 transmission patterns within and between populations at different risk of HIV-1 acquisition in Kenya are not well understood. We …
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Expected spatial patterns of alien woody plants in South Africa’s protected areas under current scenario of climate change
Although protected areas (PAs) are declared to provide sanctuaries for biodiversity, they are increasingly threatened by the synergistic effects of …
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Evaluation of micro-dosing fertilizer application on sorghum (Sorghum bicholor L) production at Wag-Lasta Areas of Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Abstract Soil fertility management through inorganic fertilizer application in areas with moisture shortage needs due care. The fertilizer application fashion …
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Human exploitation of nocturnal felines at Diepkloof Rock Shelter provides further evidence for symbolic behaviours during the Middle Stone Age
Within the animal kingdom, carnivores occupied a unique place in prehistoric societies. At times predators or competitors for resources and …
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A comparative study on flavour components and therapeutic properties of unfermented and fermented defatted soybean meal extract
Abstract Microbial fermentation of plant material alters the composition of volatile and non-volatile plant natural products. We investigated the antioxidant, …
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Conserved in-ovo cranial ossification sequences of extant saurians allow estimation of embryonic dinosaur developmental stages
Dinosaur embryos are among the rarest of fossils, yet they provide a unique window into the palaeobiology of these animals. …
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A preliminary analysis on the effect of copper on Anopheles coluzzii insecticide resistance in vegetable farms in Benin
The use of agrochemicals in vegetable production could influence the selection for insecticide resistance in malaria vectors. Unfortunately, there is …
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Toxicology of Heavy Metals to Subsurface Lithofacies and Drillers during Drilling of Hydrocarbon Wells
Abstract This study investigates the toxicological effects of heavy metals on lithofacies of the subsurface in a drilled hydrocarbon well …
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Comparative Evaluation of CHROMagar COL-APSE, MicroScan Walkaway, ComASP Colistin, and Colistin MAC Test in Detecting Colistin-resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria
Colistin has become a critical antibiotic for fatal Gram-negative infections owing to the proliferation of multidrug-resistant carbapenemase-producing bacteria. Thus, cheaper, …
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Scope for non-crop plants to promote conservation biological control of crop pests and serve as sources of botanical insecticides
Besides providing food and shelter to natural enemies of crop pests, plants used in conservation biological control interventions potentially provide …
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Vermamoeba vermiformis CDC-19 draft genome sequence reveals considerable gene trafficking including with candidate phyla radiation and giant viruses
Vermamoeba vermiformis is a predominant free-living amoeba in human environments and amongst the most common amoebae that can cause severe …
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Plant-based production of highly potent anti-HIV antibodies with engineered posttranslational modifications
Broadly neutralising antibodies (bNAbs) against human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1), such as CAP256-VRC26 are being developed for HIV prevention …
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Refractory plasmonics enabling 20% efficient lead-free perovskite solar cells
Abstract Core-shell refractory plasmonic nanoparticles are used as excellent nanoantennas to improve the efficiency of lead-free perovskite solar cells (PSCs). …
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Genetic diversity and ecology of coronaviruses hosted by cave-dwelling bats in Gabon
Little research on coronaviruses has been conducted on wild animals in Africa. Here, we screened a wide range of wild …
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Role of plants in the transmission of Asaia sp., which potentially inhibit the Plasmodium sporogenic cycle in Anopheles mosquitoes
Biological control against malaria and its transmission is currently a considerable challenge. Plant-associated bacteria of the genus Asaia are frequently …