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Anisotropic hyperelastic properties of porcine pericardium under equibiaxial loading: implications for aortic valve design
Background and objective: Bioprosthetic aortic valves with leaflets made from porcine-derived soft tissue are used to treat aortic valve disease. …
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Low-detergent sonication decellularization preserves extracellular matrix architecture and enhances cell infiltration in human acellular dermal matrix
Introduction: Acellular dermal matrix (ADM) scaffolds support tissue regeneration by providing structural integrity, biological cues, and a permissive microenvironment; optimal …
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From pathogen defence to precision health infrastructure: mRNA vaccines beyond infectious disease in preventive health, chronic disease management, and population wellbeing
Messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine technology is often portrayed as a pandemic-era innovation for infectious disease control, but this perspective no …
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Synergistic enhancement of tenogenic differentiation in adipose-derived stem cells via TGF-β and laser therapy
Adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) are increasingly explored for tendon regeneration owing to their accessibility and multipotency. Low-level laser therapy (LLLT), …
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Influence of bleached and unbleached bagasse cellulose on the rheology of PVA-based bio-composites
The increasing demand for environmentally friendly food packaging materials has driven the development of bio-based polymers reinforced with natural fibers. …
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Plyometrics with reactive agility or isometrics: divergent effects on change-of-direction ability, sprint, and strength adaptations in adolescent female handball players
Introduction: Plyometric training, reactive agility, and isometric training can improve lower limb muscle performance, although the effectiveness of their combination …
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Optimizing biogas production from poultry manure and cocoa pod husks co-digestion: implications for circular bioeconomy and decentralized energy systems in West Africa
Introduction: Rapid population growth and agro-industrial expansion in West Africa are intensifying organic waste accumulation and energy insecurity, necessitating scalable …
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Regulatory provisions for post-release monitoring of genetically modified organisms in Africa
Genetically modified (GM) crops with improved traits such as resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses and enhanced nutritional profiles have …
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The antimicrobial peptide EM86 loaded to gamma-irradiated sodium alginate/polyvinyl alcohol electrospun nanofibrous dressing treated multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa wound infections in BALB/c mice
Background Treating infected wounds is challenging, and conventional dressings delay healing. Resistance to the last-resort antibiotics is on the rise. …
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Structural improvement towards the efficiency of biodigesters in the 21st century: a review of the different designs
Anaerobic biodigesters play a crucial role in the sustainable development of rural areas, managing waste and generating renewable energy. This …
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Navigating change: the ongoing efforts to contain poliovirus in the United States
United States (U.S.) poliovirus research and vaccination programs have eliminated polio in the U.S. and brought the world to the …
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Natural polymers in diabetes management: formulation prospects of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis mucilage for metformin sustained release
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a long-term metabolic disorder distinguished by hyperglycemia with the limitation of severe complications unless treated effectively. …
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Toward sustainable plastic bioremediation using bacterial consortia from aquatic environments
Background Plastic pollution has become a pervasive global challenge, threatening both aquatic ecosystems and human health. This study explores the …
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Evolution of the Canadian regulatory system for plant biotechnology
Canada was one of the first countries to adopt agricultural biotechnology products. This has served Canada well as it is …
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Construction of bioactive nanocomposites from beta-sitosterol, fucoidan, chitosan, and silver nanoparticles for anticancer applications
Introduction Cancers (e.g., colon and skin cancers) are significant causes of mortality. We developed novel anticancer nanocomposites comprising natural bioactive …
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Uganda’s evolving national biosafety system: lessons from the past 30 years
Uganda has made progress towards developing a functional biosafety system. The system has evolved in the past three decades to …
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Automated detection of pinworm parasite eggs using YOLO convolutional block attention module for enhanced microscopic image analysis
Introduction: Parasitic infections remain a major public health concern, particularly in healthcare and community settings where rapid and accurate diagnosis …
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Green-synthesized metal nanoparticles: a promising approach for accelerated wound healing
The green synthesis of metal nanoparticles (G-MNPs) in wound healing has shown a promising approach in recent decades. While chemical …
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Tissue nanotransfection and cellular reprogramming in regenerative medicine and antimicrobial dynamics
gene delivery and direct cellular reprogramming through localized nanoelectroporation. This review synthesizes current advancements in TNT, outlining its device architecture, …
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Diacerein-loaded surface modified iron oxide microparticles (SMIOMPs): an emerging magnetic system for management of osteoarthritis via intra-articular injection
Introduction Osteoarthritis (OA) is regarded as one of the most prevealent irreversible joint degenerative disorder worldwide. Recently, considerable interest in …