Heavy metal contamination of aqueous systems poses significant environmental and health concerns, highlighting the need for effective and environmentally compatible adsorbent materials. Starch-based biopolymers have attracted attention as cost-effective and biodegradable material...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i10699
The Danané department, located in the Tonkpi region of western Côte d'Ivoire, presents a unique context characterised by the local population's heavy reliance on bushmeat. While the trade in game meat in this department serves as a crucial driver of food security and household su...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i10697
Ugwu G. Ndidiamaka, Ufelle S. Anayo, Victor O. Apeh., Emmanuel I. Eze & Benjamin O. Ezema·Asian Journal of Biology·2026
Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is characterised by chronic hyperglycaemia and persistent low-grade inflammation, which contribute to disease progression and the development of vascular complications. Alterations in inflammatory cytokines and haematopoietic factors ha...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i10696
Background: Erythrina crista-galli is a medicinal plant containing bioactive constituents of potential biological importance. Evaluation of its radical-scavenging activity and interaction with red blood cells is important for characterising the antioxidant activity and haemolytic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i10695
The relationship between physico-chemical parameters and fish abundance in Ibikpe Creek, Niger Delta, Nigeria, was investigated using monthly data collected from June to December 2025. Pearson correlation analysis, canonical correspondence analysis (CCA), and hierarchical cluster...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i9691
This study evaluated the responses of two buckwheat varieties, K+ and Kz, to diurnal variation in vapour pressure deficit (VPD), water deficit, and mineral fertilisation under pot and field conditions in Niger. Transpiration was monitored during two days with contrasting atmosphe...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i9693
Background: Regional evidence linking modifiable exposures with semen quality in Chhattisgarh is sparse, and clinic or agricultural settings cannot be assumed to represent urban or rural residence. Objective: To synthesise associations between lifestyle-related or occupational/en...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i9690
Aude Eminsédé Kelomey, Hélène Legout, Boni Orou Marius Bio Bouko, Lionel Garnery, Ibrahima Kalil Sylla & Lamine Baba-Moussa·Asian Journal of Biology·2026
Background: Bee and termite-derived products are widely used in traditional medicine for the management of various health conditions. However, scientific evidence on their medicinal applications and antibacterial properties remains limited in Benin, particularly in the northern r...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i9689
The Western Ghats are recognised for high biodiversity, but microscopic eukaryotic diversity remains poorly documented in many protected forest habitats. The present study surveyed moss-inhabiting testate amoebae from Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, Goa, with the aim of documenting s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i9688
Messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines entered oncology on the strength of a technology validated at population scale for infectious disease prophylaxis, and the therapeutic cancer vaccine field has been reshaped accordingly. The platform permits rapid design-to-dose intervals, encoding o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i9687