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Utilisation of a mitochondrial intergenic region for species differentiation of fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) in South Africa
Abstract Background Fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) comprise species of agricultural and economic importance. Five such fruit fly species are known …
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Genome-wide analysis of polyamine biosynthesis genes in wheat reveals gene expression specificity and involvement of STRE and MYB-elements in regulating polyamines under drought
BACKGROUND: Polyamines (PAs) are considered promising biostimulants that have diverse key roles during growth and stress responses in plants. Nevertheless, …
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Genomic surveillance of SARS-COV-2 reveals diverse circulating variant lineages in Nairobi and Kiambu Counties, Kenya
Genomic surveillance and identification of COVID-19 outbreaks are important in understanding the genetic diversity, phylogeny, and lineages of SARS-CoV-2. Genomic …
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Phylogenetic lineages of tuberculosis isolates and their association with patient demographics in Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Mycobacterium tuberculosis presents several lineages each with distinct characteristics of evolutionary status, transmissibility, drug resistance, host interaction, latency, and …
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HLA-A, -B, -C, -DRB1 and -DQB1 allele and haplotype frequencies in Lebanese and their relatedness to neighboring and distant populations
BACKGROUND: This study examined the origin of present-day Lebanese using high-resolution HLA class I and class II allele and haplotype …
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Correction to: Carriage of distinct blaKPC-2 and blaOXA-48 plasmids in a single ST11 hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae isolate in Egypt
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Genome-wide investigations reveal the population structure and selection signatures of Nigerian cattle adaptation in the sub-Saharan tropics
BACKGROUND: Cattle are considered to be the most desirable livestock by small scale farmers. In Africa, although comprehensive genomic studies …
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Whole genome sequencing and the application of a SNP panel reveal primary evolutionary lineages and genomic variation in the lion (Panthera leo)
BACKGROUND: Previous phylogeographic studies of the lion (Panthera leo) have improved our insight into the distribution of genetic variation, as …
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Comparison of SARS-CoV-2 sequencing using the ONT GridION and the Illumina MiSeq
BACKGROUND: Over 4 million SARS-CoV-2 genomes have been sequenced globally in the past 2 years. This has been crucial in …
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Genome variation in tick infestation and cryptic divergence in Tunisian indigenous sheep
BACKGROUND: Ticks are obligate haematophagous ectoparasites considered second to mosquitos as vectors and reservoirs of multiple pathogens of global concern. …
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Global invasion history of the emerging plant pathogen Phytophthora multivora
BACKGROUND: global trade in living plants and plant material has significantly increased the geographic distribution of many plant pathogens. As …
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The genomic structure of isolation across breed, country and strain for important South African and Australian sheep populations
Abstract Background South Africa and Australia shares multiple important sheep breeds. For some of these breeds, genomic breeding values are …
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Carriage of distinct blaKPC-2 and blaOXA-48 plasmids in a single ST11 hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae isolate in Egypt
Abstract Background Carbapenem-resistant hypervirulent K. pneumoniae (CR-hvKP) causes serious infections with significant morbidity and mortality. However, the epidemiology and transmission …
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Using DNA testing for the precise, definite, and low-cost diagnosis of sickle cell disease and other Haemoglobinopathies: findings from Tanzania
Abstract Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an important cause of under-five mortality. Tanzania is the 5th country in the …
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Whole genome sequence based capsular typing and antimicrobial resistance prediction of Group B streptococcal isolates from colonized pregnant women in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Streptococcus, GBS) is one of the major bacterial pathogens responsible for neonatal sepsis. Whole genome …
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Experimental Babesia rossi infection induces hemolytic, metabolic, and viral response pathways in the canine host
BACKGROUND: Babesia rossi is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among the canine population of sub-Saharan Africa, but pathogenesis …
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Genome sequencing identified novel mechanisms underlying virescent mutation in upland cotton Gossypiuma hirsutum
BACKGROUND: Virescent mutation broadly exists in plants and is an ideal experimental material to investigate regulatory mechanisms underlying chlorophyll synthesis, …
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Whole genome sequencing and phylogenetic analysis of six SARS-CoV-2 strains isolated during COVID-19 pandemic in Tunisia, North Africa
BACKGROUND: In Tunisia a first SARS-CoV-2 confirmed case was reported in March 03, 2020. Since then, an increase of cases …
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Whole-genome sequencing of two Streptomyces strains isolated from the sand dunes of Sahara
BACKGROUND: Sahara is one of the largest deserts in the world. The harsh climatic conditions, especially high temperature and aridity …
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Genome of the destructive oomycete Phytophthora cinnamomi provides insights into its pathogenicity and adaptive potential
BACKGROUND: Phytophthora cinnamomi is an oomycete pathogen of global relevance. It is considered as one of the most invasive species, …