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Characterising a species-rich and understudied tropical insect fauna using DNA barcoding
Abstract Background West Africa has high biodiversity that is relatively understudied, especially for insects. Studies of West African arthropod diversity …
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Overexpression of MusaVicilin Gene for Disease Resistance in Banana
Banana Xanthomonas wilt (BXW) disease, caused by Xanthomonas vasicola pv. musacearum, is a major constraint to banana production in East …
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Modification and validation of a reference real-time RT-PCR method for the detection of a new African horse sickness virus variant
Abstract African horse sickness (AHS) is a disease affecting equids caused by the AHS virus (AHSV). The World Organization for …
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Evidence of latency reshapes our understanding of Ebola virus reservoir dynamics
Ebola virus (EBOV) has caused severe outbreaks of haemorrhagic fever in Central and West Africa since the first observed zoonotic …
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Cellular Composition Accounts for Much of the Bulk Glutamine–IFN-γ Transcriptional Axis in Melanoma: A Cross-Cohort and Single-Cell Analysis
Abstract Background An inverse relationship between glutamine-associated and interferon-γ (IFN-γ)-associated transcription in bulk melanoma could indicate metabolic antagonism or simply …
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Genomic diversity, population structure and admixture in native cattle breeds of Benin
Abstract This study investigates the genetic diversity, population structure, and admixture patterns of indigenous cattle breeds in Benin, shedding light …
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Effects of Abattoir Effluent as Biofertilizer on Pisum sativum Yield
Abstract Biological preparation containing live or latent cell of microorganisms or their metabolites, which when inoculated to seed, soil or …
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The Growth Inhibitory study of Methanol Extract and Fractions of Seeds of Chrysobalanus icaco (Chrysobalanceae)
Abstract Background Chrysobalanus icaco L. (Chrysobalanaceae) is a spice commonly used by the Ijaws, Itsekiris, and Urhobos in Delta State. …
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Whole-Genome Sequencing Uncovers Chromosomal and Plasmid-Borne Multidrug Resistance and Virulence Genes in Poultry-Associated Escherichia coli from Nigeria
ABSTRACT Background Unregulated antibiotic use in poultry farming drives the emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria, which can spread to humans …
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Phytochemical screening, antioxidant properties and antihyperlipidemic activity of Chrysobalanus icaco L. seeds
Abstract Chrysobalanus icaco L. (Chrysobalanaceae) is a widely utilized local spice prevalent in the coastal region of the Niger Delta. …
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Track to Combat Wheat Stem Rust ( Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici ) Races: Pathogenicity Spectrum, Tempo-Spatial Dynamics, and Impacts on Irrigated Wheat in Ethiopia under Climate Change
1. Abstract Wheat stem rust (Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici) is a major global threat to wheat production, driven by …
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Convenient screening for drug resistance mutations from historical febrile malaria samples across Kenya
Abstract Background Historically, chloroquine resistance emerged that was driven by mutations in the chloroquine resistance transporter ( Pfcrt) gene. This …
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Streptococcus pneumoniae accessory capsular genes modulate fitness, pathogenicity and immune evasion
ABSTRACT Globally, Streptococcus pneumoniae disproportionally affects children in resource-poor settings, older adults and people living with HIV. Frequently found as …
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WITHDRAWN: Genome-wide association study reveals novel resistance loci to banana weevil ( Cosmopolites sordidus ) in Rwandan Musa cultivars
Withdrawal Statement The authors have wthdrawn this manuscript (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.09.05.674467 ) because they have identified issues with the data and …
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Genome analysis of Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus brevis isolated from traditionally fermented Ethiopian kocho and their probiotic properties
Abstract Probiotics are essential for promoting health, with lactic acid bacteria (LAB) from traditional fermented foods like Ethiopian kocho offering …
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Assessing Mozambican Honey Quality: Differential Physical, Chemical and Microbiological Characteristics in Formal and Informal Markets
Abstract Honey is a natural product made by bees and is widely valued as a healthy food. Its quality can …
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Biological landscape of acute illness in children in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia
SUMMARY Childhood illnesses including pneumonia, diarrhoea and malaria are leading causes of hospitalisation and mortality in resource-limited settings. However, we …
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Distribution and association of biophysical factors with onion ( Allium cepa L.) downy mildew ( Peronospora destructor ) disease epidemics in northwestern Ethiopia
ABSTRACT Onion ( Allium cepa L.) is a significant food bulb crop that can be used for medicine, diverse recipes, …
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Antibacterial Activity of Honey on Wound Isolates from Patients Attending Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Makurdi
Abstract The medical importance of honey has been documented in many old medical literatures and since ancient times. It has …
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Museum collections and machine learning guide discovery of novel coronaviruses and paramyxoviruses
Abstract Natural history museum collections are valuable but underutilized resources for viral discovery, offering opportunities to test hypotheses about viral …