Generation, analysis and functional annotation of expressed sequence tags from the ectoparasitic mite Psoroptes ovis

ZINC PICOLINATE Abstract Background Sheep scab is caused by Psoroptes ovis and is arguably the most important ectoparasitic disease affecting sheep in the UK.The disease is highly contagious and causes and considerable pruritis and irritation and is therefore a major welfare concern.Current methods of treatment are unsustainable and in order to elu

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Urogenital schistosomiasis among adult male population in an endemic area of southern Tanzania: a descriptive cross-sectional study

Background Urogenital schistosomiasis (UGS) Toothpaste caused by Schistosoma haematobium is endemic in Southern Tanzania.The disease has significant implications for both socioeconomic and public health.Because infections with S.haematobium usually peak in childhood, the majority of studies have concentrated on school-aged children leaving other gr

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Impact of In Vitro Gastrointestinal Digestion on the Phenolic Bioaccessibility and Bioactive Properties of Insect-Containing Beef Burgers

Mealworm, migratory locust, and house cricket have recently been recognized by the European Commission as novel foods, thus being suitable in different food applications.In this work, we tested their powders as meat extenders at 5% (w/w) inclusion in beef burgers, considering their ability to vehicle phenolic compounds during simulated in vitro sta

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