THE CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE IN AFRICA (CKD-AFRICA) COLLABORATION: LESSONS FROM A NEW PAN-AFRICAN NETWORK


Babesiosis due to the canine Babesia microti-like small piroplasm in dogs - first report from Portugal and possible vertical transmission

Abstract Background Canine babesiosis (or piroplasmosis) is endemic in northern Portugal, but molecularly confirmed cases of infection with small piroplasms have not been reported in the country.Three German shepherd dogs - a bitch and its 2-month old pup and an unrelated male - clinically suspected of piroplasmosis were assessed for babesial infec

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Preservation of Malolactic Starters of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Strains Obtained by Solid-State Fermentation on Apple Pomace

Malolactic fermentation (MLF) is a biological process of deacidification of wines that may also help to increase the microbiological stability of the product and to enhance its sensorial attributes, in particular its aromatic profile.MLF can occur spontaneously due to the presence of indigenous bacteria in the environment of fermented beverages suc

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Environmental policy commitment of North Sumatera provincial government in climate change mitigation efforts (case study of mangrove protection)

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the policy commitment of North Sumatera provincial government in mitigating climate great value pads change (case study of mangrove protection).The Regional Action Plan for Greenhouse Gas (RAD-GRK) has been adopted in 2012 by the Province of North Sumatra.The action plan identifies action needed to rehabilita

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