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Tipping Points in the Supply of Ecosystem Services of a Mountainous Watershed in Southeast Asia
(MDPI, 2018-07-11)
Rubber plantations have expanded at an unprecedented rate in Southeast Asia in recent
decades. This has led to a substantial decline in the supply of ecosystem services (ESS) and has
reduced livelihood options and ...
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 ...
Variations in soil properties and native woody plant species abundance under Prosopis juliflora invasion in Afar grazing lands, Ethiopia
(Springer Nature, 2020-06-30)
Introduction
Pastoralism and agro-pastoralism are the major modes of life in arid and semi-arid rangelands. However, rangeland quality and quantity are rapidly deteriorating due to a number of natural and human-induced ...
Risk of exposures of pesticide residues from tomato in Tanzania
(Academic Journal, 2017-08-31)
Tomato contributes the highest percent to the fruit and vegetables consumed in Tanzania. Its high consumption is attributed to the presence of bioactive compounds and vitamins known to prevent non-communicable diseases. ...
Modeling Boran cattle populations under climate change and varying carrying capacity
(Elsevier, 2017-05-24)
Cattle populations in semiarid rangelands are currently facing severe threats due to erratic rainfall and increasing drought frequencies, leading to poor vegetation quality and a consecutive cattle population decline. ...
Oral lipid-based nanoformulation of tafenoquine enhanced bioavailability and blood stage antimalarial efficacy and led to a reduction in human red blood cell loss in mice
(Dovepress, 2015-02-20)
: Tafenoquine (TQ), a new synthetic analog of primaquine, has relatively poor
bioavailability and associated toxicity in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD)-deficient
individuals. A microemulsion formulation of TQ ...
Antimicrobial packaging based on starch, poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) and poly(lactic-co-glycolide) materials and application challenges
(Elsevier Ltd., 2018-04)
Background
In recent years, food packaging has focused on two scientific pillars; adopting the biodegradable packaging materials and development of antimicrobial packaging for extended shelf life, quality and safety of ...
Traditional Medicine and Its Role in the Management of Diabetes Mellitus: (Patients’ and Herbalists’ Perspectives)
(Hindawi, 2019-07-04)
Background. Diabetes mellitus is a complicated health condition with multiple causes and many treatment options. Various myths
may infuence diabetics’ health-seeking behavior, and they may use traditional medicines, which ...
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, ...