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Influence of anthropogenic environments on the activity patterns and vigilance of Cape chacma baboons ( Papio ursinus ursinus ) in the Garden Route, South Africa
Abstract Anthropogenic activities shape animals time allocation and risk perception, yet its immediate behavioural impacts on primate species remain poorly …
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Tools for genetic manipulation of the endemic fungal pathogen, Emergomyces africanus, and the application of a fluorescent reporter strain in infection models
Abstract Emergomyces africanus is a thermally dimorphic fungal pathogen endemic to Southern Africa which can cause fatal systemic infections in …
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Development and pilot application of a point-of-need molecular xenomonitoring protocol for tsetse ( Glossina sp. ) in a low-resource setting
Abstract Background Tsetse flies ( Glossina sp. ) are the primary vectors of trypanosomes causing human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) and …
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Exploring the importance and preference of sugar feeding behaviour of malaria vectors in sugar plantations of southern Malawi
Abstract Background Reliable tools are needed to control opportunistic outdoor biting and resting malaria vectors that remain beyond the reach …
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Integrating image-based phenotyping and GWAS to map tolerance to Spittlebug nymphs in interspecific Urochloa grasses
Abstract Urochloa grasses are among the most widely used forage grasses across the tropics. Spittlebugs ( Hemiptera : Cercopidae) are …
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Possible Synergistic Modulation of Hormonal Balance and Ovarian Structure by Clomiphene–Letrozole Co-Administration in a Rodent Model of Hyperandrogenism
Abstract Infertility, defined as the inability to achieve pregnancy after 12 months of unprotected intercourse, is a major reproductive health …
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One Health assessment of antimicrobial-resistant Enterobacterales and ESKAPE pathogens in little stints ( Calidris minuta ) and aquatic ecosystems of the Kenyan Rift Valley
Abstract Palearctic migratory little stints ( Calidris minuta ) can acquire resistant bacteria from anthropized environments and spread them across …
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Host transcriptional responses to gut microbiome variation arising from urbanism
ABSTRACT Gut microbiomes of urban communities are compositionally different from their rural counterparts, and are associated with immune dysregulation and …
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EFFECTS OF AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS ON BLOOD GLUCOSE, BODY WEIGHT, AND PANCREATIC ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITIES IN NORMAL AND STREPTOZOTOCIN-INDUCED DIABETIC RATS
Abstract Cymbopogon citratus (lemongrass) is widely used in folk medicine as an antioxidant and for pancreas ailments. This study investigated …
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Persistence of residual Anopheles gambiae populations associated with frontier human settlements and nocturnal livelihood-related activities at the fringes of a large conservation area in southern Tanzania
Following the rapid scale-up of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) in 2008 across the Kilombero Valley of southern Tanzania, Anopheles gambiae …
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The Role of Resident Custodian Communities in Devolved Forest Conservation: Lessons from a retrospective, mixed-method observational study of the Ifakara-Lupiro-Mang’ula Wildlife Management Area in Southern Tanzania
Abstract The establishment of Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in Tanzania aims to involve local communities in conserving natural resources on …
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Varietal Reponses of rice ( Oryza sativa L .) to different Nitrogen levels under Conventional Production Systems
Abstract Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a vital staple crop globally, with its cultivation expanding to meet increasing demand. In …
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Ecological diversity of Anopheles gambiae s.l. and insecticide resistance across refugee camps in Kenya
Abstract Malaria remains a major threat during humanitarian crises, necessitating targeted vector control strategies informed by local vector dynamics. Between …
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Culture filtrate selectively promotes Mycobacterium tuberculosis growth from extremely low density inocula: implications for quantifying differentially culturable phenotypes
Differentially culturable (DC) Mycobacterium tuberculosis ( Mtb ) phenotypes reduce the sensitivity of sputum culture and may be associated with …
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Testing for pre- and post-copulatory inbreeding avoidance in the flour beetle Tribolium castaneum
Abstract Inbreeding depression poses a significant threat to fitness in many taxonomic groups, particularly those where close relatives are likely …
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Unveiling vertebrate biodiversity in arid and semi-arid terrestrial ecosystems through eDNA metabarcoding at savanna waterholes
Abstract Applying environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding to samples from waterholes and their surroundings offers a promising approach for monitoring terrestrial …
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Genetic structure of Rattus rattus populations in an endemic plague focus in Madagascar: implications for rodent surveillance and management
Abstract Background Plague remains a major public health concern in Madagascar. In the Central Highlands, where the disease is still …
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Disentangling the importance of microbiological and physico-chemical properties of Ethiopian field soils for the Striga seed bank and sorghum infestations
Abstract Striga hermonthica (Striga) is a parasitic weed that severely affects sorghum yields in sub-Saharan Africa. Recent studies highlighted the …
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Pathogenicity of Purpureocillium lilacinum and Clonostachys rosea Against Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) Under Laboratory Conditions
Background: Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) threatens staple crops across Africa. Integrating entomopathogenic fungi into Integrated Pest Management (IPM) …
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Proteomic insights into a M. tuberculosis clinical isolate with an increased propensity to form viable but non-replicating subpopulations during acid stress
Abstract Phagosome acidification is one of the challenges faced by Mycobacterium tuberculosis during infection. This intracellular pathogen is known to …