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Seed dispersal potential of Asian elephants
(Elsevier, 2016-11)
Elephants, the largest terrestrial mega-herbivores, play an important ecological role in maintaining forest ecosystem diversity. While several plant species strongly rely on African elephants (Loxodonta africana; L. cyclotis) ...
Giraffe genome sequence reveals clues to its unique morphology and physiology
(Nature Communications, 2016-05-16)
The origins of giraffe’s imposing stature and associated cardiovascular adaptations are
unknown. Okapi, which lacks these unique features, is giraffe’s closest relative and provides a
useful comparison, to identify genetic ...
Molecular clusters Cs3X3 and Cs4X4 (X = Br, I): Quantum chemical study of structure and thermodynamic properties
(Cogent OA, 2016-05-11)
The properties of trimer Cs3X3 and tetramer Cs4X4 (X = Br, I) molecules
have been studied using DFT with B3LYP5 functional and MP2 and MP4 methods.
Two equilibrium geometrical structures of trimers, hexagonal (D3 h) and ...
Standardization of natural mycolic acid antigen composition and production for use in biomarker antibody detection to diagnose active tuberculosis
(Elsevier B.V., 2016-08)
Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of tuberculosis, is characterized by the abundance of species specific, antigenic cell wall lipids called mycolic acids. These wax-like molecules all share an identical, ...
To eradicate or not to eradicate? Recommendations on Prosopis juliflora management in Afar, Ethiopia, from an interdisciplinary perspective
(Springer Open, 2016-08-19)
As one of the most invasive species of arid and semi-arid areas of East Africa, Prosopis juliflora has become a major
threat to livelihoods of the Afar pastoral people and to the fragile ecosystems they live in. This paper ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices on malaria in relation to its transmission among primary school children in Bagamoyo district, Tanzania
(MalariaWorld Journal, 2016-02)
Background. Communities’ knowledge, attitudes and practices on malaria disease often remain unobserved during malaria
control efforts. In Tanzania, many studies focus on increasing community knowledge and awareness on ...
Optimized Preparation of Silver Nanoparticles from Polyethylene Glycol and Formaldehyde
(International Research Journal of Pure & Applied Chemistry, 2016-12-19)
The purpose of this work was to study the effect of various process and formulation parameters on
size and shapes of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) based on surface plasmon resonance (SPR).
AgNPs were prepared by chemical ...
Mammalian wildlife diversity in rubber and oil palm plantations.
(CABI, 2016-07-27)
In the face of globally diminishing natural habitats in biodiversity-rich regions, agricultural landscapes around protected areas have increasingly gained importance as extended habitat for wildlife species. Rubber (Hevea ...
Is wild meat luxury? Quantifying wild meat demand and availability in Hue, Vietnam
(Elsevier B.V., 2016-02)
Increasing urban wild meat consumption in Vietnam poses a major threat to faunal biodiversity. However, little is known about the numbers, demand, social status, and frequency of wildlife meat consumers in Thua Thien Hue ...
Pesticide exposure from fresh tomatoes and its relationship with pesticide application practices in Meru district
(Cogent OA, 2016-06-16)
Tomato pesticides health risk was assessed in Meru district of Arusha region, one of the key tomato producers in Tanzania. Tomato samples and consumption information were collected from 50 farmers using Food and Drug ...