Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) genotypes have different clinical outcomes in the progression of hepatocellular carcinoma. The HBV encodes two regulatory proteins, the LHBs and the HBx. Methods We analysed the impact ...

Small aquatic ecosystems in semi-arid environments are characterised by strong seasonal water level fluctuations. Artificial pumping of ground water to maintain water resources throughout the dry season may affect the ...

Plants are crucial in the ecosystem: they enable life by providing oxygen, they have medicinal properties, among many other uses, and hence their classification is vital. Automating plant identification has remained a ...

Savannas are heterogeneous ecosystems comprising of a co-dominance of herbaceous and woody species and these ecosystems support millions of people as well as diverse mammalia species. Recent research has established that ...

Coal fly ash obtained from Coca Cola Company in Harare was utilised in synthesis of zeolites by hydrothermal method using 3M NaOH. The Ze-ZnO nanoflakes and Ze-ZnO nanorods were successfully synthesised using a combination ...

Recovery of TiO2 from a solution after photocatalysis is a matter of concern since it allows for reusability and better purification. Maghemite nanoparticles coated with silica and carbon doped titanium dioxide were ...

IgE mediated hypersensitivity affects more than 25% of the industrialized countries. The first wave was that of inhalant allergies and this has been recorded as a series of ISAAC studies. The second wave is emerging and ...