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Ethnobiological survey to determine the link between health benefits and qualities of Maasai traditional food system in Monduli, Arusha, Tanzania
(Taylor & Francis, 2023-07)
Although Maasai’s traditional food system (TFS) is claimed to keep a low prevalence of metabolic diseases (MD), the link between its qualities and health benefits is not well established. An ethnobotanical survey was ...
Effects of acetylcholine and electrical stimulation on glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor production in skeletal muscle cells
(Elsevier, 2014-11-07)
Glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) is a neurotrophic factor required for survival of neurons in the central and peripheral nervous system. Specifically, GDNF has been characterized as a survival factor for ...
Variations in nutrient composition and oil stability of oyster nuts (telfairia pedata) across different agro- climatic conditions in Northern Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2021-07)
In sub-Saharan Africa, nutrient deficiency remains a challenge. The challenge is partly due to
the underutilization of available nutrient sources and failure to optimize nutrients based on agroclimatic
conditions.
Oys ...
Development of ta2o5 electrochemically reduced graphene oxide nanocomposite electochemical sensor for oxytetracycline detection in Milk
(NM-AIST, 2021-07)
Various kinds of antimicrobials are being used in the veterinary sector for therapeutic and
growth promotion purposes. Significant amounts of antimicrobial residues are released in the
milk and exert harmful effects ...
Epidemiology of intestinal schistosomiasis and efficacy of single versus repeated dose praziquantel treatments among schoolchildren in Rorya district, Northwestern Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2018-12)
In Schistosoma mansoni endemic areas, administering repeated treatments may increase
praziquantel cure rate (CR) and egg reduction rate (ERR), thereby improving morbidity
reduction and hastening achievement of transmission ...
Formulation, Optimization, and Evaluation of Moringa oleifera leaf polyphenol-loaded phytosome delivery system against breast cancer cell lines
(NM-AIST, 2022-07)
Active plant molecules like polyphenols have been repositioned increasingly utilized for
managing breast cancer traditionally. However, polyphenols possess poor lipid miscibility, that
results in poor bioavailability ...
Investigating effects of agricultural pesticides on susceptibility and fitness parameters of Malaria vectors in rural south eastern, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2022-08)
The aim of this study was to investigate effects of agrochemicals on susceptibility and fitness of the
malaria vectors, An. gambiae s.l across farming areas in Tanzania. An exploratory mixed-methods
study was conducted ...
Mixed method study to evaluate factors associated with discarding of long-lasting insecticidal nets in Bagamoyo, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2022-08)
Between 2000 and 2019, more than 1.8 billion long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs)were
distributed in Africa. While the insecticidal durability of LLINs is around 3 years, nets are
generally discarded 2 years ...
Effects of sample preservation methods and storage duration on the performance of mid-infrared spectroscopy for predicting the age of malaria vectors
(NM-AIST, 2022-08)
The study assessed the effects of different preservation methods and storage durations on the
performance of mid-infrared spectroscopy for age-grading malaria transmitting mosquitoes.
Laboratory-reared Anopheles ...
Access to healthcare for people with physical disability in Tanzania: a case of Singida rural district, Singida-Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2022-08)
This cross-sectional study explored the availability and affordability of healthcare services
for people with a physical disability (PWPDs). Also, it determined whether the existing
infrastructure at health facilities ...