Abstract Many people with Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) in Namibia have access to antiretroviral drugs but some still use traditional medicines to treat opportunistic infections and offset side-effects from antiretroviral medication.Namibia has a rich biodiversity of indigenous plants that could contain
Abstract Background Vaccine hesitancy is emerging as a significant challenge in many parts of the world in the fight against the COVID19 pandemic.The continued infection amongst the unvaccinated can lead to a heightened risk of further virus mutation, exposing even those vaccinated to new virus strains.Therefore, there are social benefits in minimi
The common toad produces venom (bufotoxin) that is produced in the parotid gland of the toad as well as in the skin.This toxic compound is a potent inhibitor of Na+/K+-ATPase activity.Physiological effects of bufotoxin are similar to those of digitalis and cause increased heart rate and muscle contractions.Ocular toxicity was described.A 67-year-ol
Abstract Background Service sire has a considerable impact on reproductive success in dairy cattle.Most gene mapping studies for bull fertility have focused on additive effects, while non-additive effects have been largely ignored.The main goal of this study was to assess the relevance of non-additive 30hh bikini effects on Sire Conception Rate (SC