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View article: Diversity and distribution of the lanthanome in aerobic methane-oxidising bacteria
Diversity and distribution of the lanthanome in aerobic methane-oxidising bacteria Open
Background Lanthanides (Ln) play essential roles in the metabolism of methanotrophs, catalysing key reactions in the methane oxidation pathway. However, the diversity, distribution, and ecological roles of Ln-dependent proteins (the lantha…
View article: A Novel Salicylaldehyde Dehydrogenase from Alpine Soil Metagenomes Reveals a Unique Catalytic Mechanism
A Novel Salicylaldehyde Dehydrogenase from Alpine Soil Metagenomes Reveals a Unique Catalytic Mechanism Open
Metagenomic approaches have revolutionised the discovery of novel enzymes with biotechnological potential from unexplored environments. Here, we report the identification and comprehensive characterisation of a novel salicylaldehyde dehydr…
Effect of Local Storage on Nutritional and Antioxidant Profiles of Onion and Garlic from Northwest Nigeria Open
Fruits and vegetables are important food components; they are a vital source of essential and nonessential micronutrients that are essential for wellbeing. Onion and garlic are among the most widely consumed vegetable. Their broad nutritio…
Dehusking reduces nutritional and antioxidant quality of Nigerian millet varieties Open
Millet is a staple food in northern Nigeria, widely consumed in various traditional dishes. However, common processing practices, such as dehusking, may significantly affect its nutritional and antioxidant properties. This study evaluated …
Effect of De-Husking on Nutritional and Antioxidant Quality of Nigerian Millet Varieties Open
Millet is a staple food in Northern Nigeria, widely used for the preparation of various millet‐based dishes. However, traditional processing methods, such as de‐husking, can significantly affect the grainʹs nutritional and antioxidant prop…
View article: Thermochemical characterisation of hydrochar from agricultural waste and its efficiency as a supplement with solid fuel
Thermochemical characterisation of hydrochar from agricultural waste and its efficiency as a supplement with solid fuel Open
Circular approaches to revalorise waste biomass from agriculture and food production sectors are crucial for developing a sustainable bioenergy strategy. For instance, while the demand for edible mushroom cultivation has increased globally…
Medicinal Plants for the Treatment of Snake Envenomation in Sub-Saharan Africa: Opportunities and Challenges Open
Snakes are primarily venomous animals that bite when frightened, which can be lethal. This is because snake venom is one of the most active biological fluids containing a wide range of peptides and proteins that can induce several effects,…
Fatty Acids and Mineral Content in Milk of Locally Reared Ruminant in Sokoto Open
The nutritional content of milk is determined by its protein, free fatty acids, and essential mineral contents which are indicators of high- quality dairy. This work aimed to evaluate some nutritional indices of milk obtained from locally …
A case of rabies outbreak in a bull-calf from Nigeria Open
This paper describes a rabies outbreak in a bull-calf which led to euthanasia following manifestation of clinical signs of the disease. Infection was confirmed using a rapid immunochromatographic test of the homogenates from brain tissues …
Comparative analysis of the antioxidant capacity of milk from different breeds of cow in Nigeria Open
Milk is an essential component of human and animal diets, and cattle are a major source of milk for human consumption. Environmental, nutritional, genetic, and physiological factors can affect animal milk composition. This study was aimed …
View article: Metal(loid) speciation and transformation by aerobic methanotrophs
Metal(loid) speciation and transformation by aerobic methanotrophs Open
Manufacturing and resource industries are the key drivers for economic growth with a huge environmental cost (e.g. discharge of industrial effluents and post-mining substrates). Pollutants from waste streams, either organic or inorganic (e…
Development and teaching of a bioinformatics course to biochemistry major students in a <span>Nigerian University</span> during <span>COVID</span>‐19 pandemic Open
The influence of bioinformatics is pervasive affecting many biological disciplines resulting in changes in biosciences globally but not so in, Nigeria as the course is never taught in any public tertiary institution. This article describes…
<i>In vitro</i> Antioxidant Activity of <i>Chrysophyllum albidum</i> Fruit Open
Chrysophyllum albidum (African star apple) is a tropical plant commonly found in Nigeria. It has acquired a reputation in folklore as a formidable therapeutic agent against yellow fever, malaria, diarrhea, vaginal and dermatological infect…
Draft Genome Sequence of <i>Rhodococcus</i> sp. Strain NCIMB 12038, a Naphthalene-Degrading Bacterium Open
We report here the draft genome sequence of Rhodococcus sp. strain NCIMB 12038, an industrially important bacterium, possessing a large and diverse repertoire of genes involved in the biotransformation of various organic compounds, includi…