Publications by authors named "B T Cenci-Goga"
The aging process is a multifactorial biological phenomenon starting at birth and persisting throughout life, characterized by a decline in physiological functions and adaptability. This decline results in the diminished capacity of aging organisms to respond to environmental changes and stressors, leading to reduced efficiency in metabolic, immune, and hormonal functions. As behavioral flexibility wanes, older individuals face longer recovery times and increased vulnerability to diseases.
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- The grey squirrel is an invasive species endangering the Eurasian red squirrel's survival in Umbria, Italy, highlighting the need to understand its reproductive biology to manage its population effectively.
- This study focuses on the nerve growth factor (NGF) system in male grey squirrels, investigating its role and presence in testes as it relates to reproductive stages: immature, pubertal, and active spermatogenesis.
- Results show that NGF levels and its receptors are significantly higher during puberty, indicating that NGF produced by Leydig cells is crucial for testis development and could affect reproductive success through complex signaling pathways.
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- The study focused on detecting and analyzing Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) and Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC) in 771 fecal samples from dairy cattle in South Africa.
- Results showed that 42.2% of the samples were positive for STEC and 23.3% for EPEC, with a total of 53 different STEC serotypes and 19 EPEC serotypes identified.
- The findings highlight dairy cattle as a significant reservoir for these pathogens, indicating a need for further research to understand their potential impact on foodborne diseases in humans.
Draft genome sequences of three poultry Shamba isolates from South Africa.
Microbiol Resour Announc
September 2024
Nontyphoidal serovars are foodborne pathogens commonly transmitted through poultry products. Draft genome sequences of three subsp. serovar Shamba isolates which were obtained from poultry house dust in South Africa are reported herein.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFspp. pose a global threat as a leading cause of foodborne illnesses, particularly prevalent in the European Union (EU), where it remains the second cause of foodborne outbreaks. The emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in spp.
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