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Random patterns of medicinal plants on a phylogeny do not imply random selections of medicinal plants
Summary Existing studies report that medicinal plants are either phylogenetically clustered or that plant medicinal property is phylogenetically conserved. Each …
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ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF LEAVES AND STEM OF Bryohyllum Pinnatum (MIRACLE LEAF) IN SOKOTO STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial activity of Bryophyllum pinnatum leaves and stems against selected bacterial isolates from …
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Genomic epidemiology of enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) in southwestern Nigeria
Abstract Background Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) are etiological agents of diarrhea. We studied the genetic diversity and virulence factors of …
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CD68 + Follicular Macrophages Harbor HIV Reservoirs in Human Lymph Node Tissues During Suppressive ART
Abstract Uncertainty persists regarding the contribution of tissue macrophages to HIV reservoirs, largely due to insufficient characterization of these reservoirs …
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Over half of the phylogenetic diversity accumulated on the African plant tree of life may be eroded under current biodiversity crisis even though threatened species are not evolutionarily unique
Abstract Although Africa contributes tremendously to global biodiversity, we have a poor understanding of how the African tree of life …
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Principal Component Analysis of Major Biometric Traits and Indices of Indigenous Sheep Ewe Populations, and Relationships with their Body Weights
Abstract The field data collection was performed before the war (before October 2020) in Tigray Region, Ethiopia. The principal component …
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Clonal interference and changing selective pressures shape the escape of SARS-CoV-2 from hundreds of antibodies
SARS-CoV-2 rapidly evolves to evade human immunity. While the virus's overall resistance to human polyclonal antibody responses has steadily increased …
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Malaria vector diversity, transmission, and insecticide resistance, in island communities along the Volta Lake in southern Ghana
Abstract Island communities along the Volta Lake in southern Ghana present unique challenges for malaria control, characterized by high transmission …
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Identification of Evolutionary Trade-Offs Associated with High-Level Colistin Resistance in Acinetobacter baumannii
ABSTRACT Colistin (COL) belongs to the polymyxin group of drugs which possesses a positive charge and interacts with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) …
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Exploring Genomic Signatures of Selection in Guineafowl and Chicken Populations Across Diverse Climatic Zones: A Comparative Analysis of Africa, Asia, and Europe Research Article
Abstract This study aimed to investigate the signatures of selection in guineafowl and chicken genomes adapted to divergent climatic conditions …
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Evidence of dengue virus transmission and a diverse Aedes mosquito virome on the Democratic Republic of Congo-Angola border
Abstract Aedes mosquitoes are widely distributed across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and are major vectors of dengue (DENV), …
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Ecological niche stability of Biomphalaria intermediate hosts for Schistosoma mansoni under extreme flooding and seasonal change
Abstract Understanding spatiotemporal distributions and niches of vectors and intermedi-ate hosts for ecologically dependent pathogens is crucial for identifying endemic …
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Slow-growing Salmonella enterica Typhi mis-identified as Salmonella Gallinarum in Ibadan, Nigeria
ABSTRACT Salmonella enterica s erovar Typhi is endemic in Nigeria where S. G allinarum is rarely reported. Probable S . …
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The perceptions and roles of teachers and caregivers on play in promoting children’s early learning and development in a rural Kenya
Abstract Adults, including teachers and parents have an important role in supporting children’s learning and development through play. This paper …
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Mapping of Shore Area Wetlands in Lake Tana Biosphere Reserve, Ethiopia Using Sentinel-1A SAR and Multi-Source Data
Abstract Shore area wetlands (lacustrine fringe) play a critical role as ecotones that support biodiversity, provide habitats for spawning and …
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Genetic basis for antimicrobial resistance in Escherichia coli isolated from household water in municipal Ibadan, Nigeria
ABSTRACT Escherichia coli serves as an indicator of recent faecal contamination in water, signaling the potential presence of enteric pathogens. …
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Alignment-Free Viral Sequence Classification at Scale
Background: The rapid increase in nucleotide sequence data generated by next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies demands efficient computational tools for sequence …
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Anti-inflammatory assessment of zinc oxide nanoparticles mediated Aframomum citratum (C. Pereira) K. Schum (Zingiberaceae) in Wistar rats
Abstract Introduction Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) have been synthesized using a wide range of techniques, including green chemistry, because of …
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Genomic Diversity and Antimicrobial Resistance of Vibrio cholerae Isolates from Africa: A PulseNet Africa Initiative Using Nanopore Sequencing to Enhance Genomic Surveillance
Abstract Objectives Vibrio cholerae remains a significant public health threat in Africa, with antimicrobial resistance (AMR) complicating treatment. This study …
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Assessing Technical College Students’ Biology Proficiency as Related to Gender and Performance in Biology in Nigeria
Abstract This study investigated biology proficiency in relation to gender and performance among 350 Nigerian technical college students from 5 …