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Childhood dietary exposure of aflatoxins and fumonisins in Tanzania: A review
(Taylor & Francis Online, 2020-12-24)Aflatoxins (AFs) and Fumonisins (FBs) are common contaminants of maize, from secondary metabolites of fungi. Presence of AFs and FBs in maize-based complimentary food is evident in various studies conducted in Tanzania and ... -
Cholinergic neurons regulate secretion of glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor by skeletal muscle cells in culture.
(Elsevier, 2011-05-16)Glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) has been identified as a potent survival factor for both central and peripheral neurons. GDNF has been shown to be a potent survival factor for motor neurons during ... -
The choroid plexus acts as an immune cell reservoir and brain entry site in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis
(Fluids and Barriers of the CNS, 2023)The choroid plexus (ChP) has been suggested as an alternative central nervous system (CNS) entry site for CCR6+ Th17 cells during the initiation of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE), an animal model for ... -
Chromosome-scale assembly of the African yam bean genome
(Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, 2023-11-01)Genomics-informed breeding of locally adapted, nutritious, albeit underutilised African crops can help mitigate food and nutrition insecurity challenges in Africa, particularly against the backdrop of climate change. ... -
Classification and characterisation of livestock production systems in northern Tanzania.
(PLOS ONE, 2020-12-30)Livestock keepers in sub-Saharan Africa face a range of pressures, including climate change, land loss, restrictive policies, and population increase. Widespread adaptation in response can lead to the emergence of new, ... -
Climate change and decline in water resources in Kikuletwa Catchment, Pangani, Northern Tanzania
(African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 2014-01)The sensitivity of hydrology and water resources to climate variation in Kikuletwa Catchment, Pangani Basin, northern Tanzania was assessed using 30 years of river level and climate data as well as questionnaire, focused ... -
Climate change impacts outweigh conservation efforts in coral reefs that are highly exposed to thermal stresses in Zanzibar, Tanzania
(Elsevier, 2023-05-01)With a greater range of management practices and so many threats to coral reefs, assessing coral reef resilience using social-ecological approaches is an important way towards understanding the climatic and non-climatic ... -
Climate-smart aquaculture in Tanzania: Assessment of transitional and heavy metals concentrations in a commonly used local feed ingredient for Tilapia farming
(IJASRE, 2023-11)A study conducted from January through May 2023 to assess the concentrations of heavy and transitional metals in a commonly used local feed ingredient in a farmed Nile tilapia diet (Oreochromis niloticus) in Tanzania. ... -
Climate-smart solutions for tropical mountain environments
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Co-exposure risks of pesticides residues and bacterial contamination in fresh fruits and vegetables under smallholder horticultural production systems in Tanzania
(PLOS ONE, 2020-07-25)This study was carried out to investigate the risks of simultaneous exposure to pesticide residues and bacteria contaminants in locally produced fresh vegetables and vegetables in Tanzania. A total of 613 samples were ... -
Colorectal Cancer Epidemiology in Tanzania: Patterns in Relation to Dietary and Lifestyle Factors
(American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2018-09-28)Background: Chronic noncommunicable diseases are increasingly captured as contributing to morbidity and mortality in low and middle income countries. Aim: This study aimed to investigate the epidemiology of colorectal ... -
Combining Multiple Assays Improves Detection and Serotyping of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus. A Practical Example with Field Samples from East Africa
(MDPI, 2021-08-10)Multiple serotypes and topotypes of foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) circulate in endemic areas, posing considerable impacts locally. In addition, introductions into new areas are of great concern. Indeed, in recent ... -
Common beans imagery dataset for early detection of bean rust and bean anthracnose diseases
(Elsevier, 2024-05-11)Common bean plays a crucial role in the agricultural sector in Tanzania. To most smallholder farmers, the crop serves as a principal source of protein and an essential source of income. Despite its significance, common ... -
Common predators and factors influencing their abundance in Anopheles funestus aquatic habitats in rural south-eastern Tanzania
(PLOS ONE, 2023-06-26)Background The role of larval predators in regulating the Anopheles funestus population in various malaria-endemic countries remains relatively unknown. This study aimed to investigate the common predators that co-exist ... -
Community knowledge, perceptions and water contact practices associated with transmission of urinary schistosomiasis in an endemic region: a qualitative crosssectional study
(BMC Public Health, 2019-06-07)Background: In an effort to complement the current chemotherapy based schistosomiasis control interventions in Shinyanga district, community knowledge, perceptions and water contact practices were qualitatively assessed using ... -
Community-based Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR): Determinants and policy implications in Tanzania
(Elsevier, 2021-10)Forest landscape restoration (FLR) has gained global scientific and political attention in recent times, with many sub-Saharan African countries committing to restoration targets. Despite the commitments, there is a dearth ... -
Community-based methods of using goldenberry (Physalis peruviana L.) for managing Salmonella typhi
(INNSPUB, 2022-08)Physalis peruviana has been used for the treatment of bacterial, fungal, protozoan, and viral infections. The purpose of this study was to establish knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding the ethnobotanical value ... -
Community-networks that facilitate engagement in health research: Ifakara Health Research Institute-Bagamoyo case study
(AAS Open Research, 2021-03-11)Background: Involvement of communities in the field of health research has been at the forefront of what is considered as ethical conduct of research. A commonly used approach is regular meetings with locally recognized ... -
Comparative analysis of clinical breakpoints, normalized resistance interpretation and epidemiological cut-offs in interpreting antimicrobial resistance of Escherichia coli isolates originating from poultry in different farm types in Tanzania
(Microbiology Society, 2014-07-14)Introduction. Existing breakpoint guidelines are not optimal for interpreting antimicrobial resistance (AMR) data from animal studies and low-income countries, and therefore their utility for analysing such data is limited. ... -
A comparative analysis of determinants of low birth weight and stunting among under five children of adolescent and non-adolescent mothers using 2015/16 Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey (TDHS
(BMC Nutrition, 2021-11-21)Background: Tanzania is one of the Sub-Saharan African country with nearly 12 out of 60 million people being adolescent. The prevalence of child marriage is higher with one out of every three girls being married ...