Publications by authors named "Berchie Asiedu"

Non-specific cytotoxic cells (NCCs) are vital immune cells involved in teleost's non-specific immunity. As a receptor molecule on the NCCs' surface, the non-specific cytotoxic cell receptor protein 1 (NCCRP-1) is known to play a crucial role in mediating their activity. Nevertheless, there have been limited studies on the signal molecule that transmits signals via NCCRP-1.

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Article Synopsis
  • The text discusses the teleost species Valenciennes, native to the Eastern Atlantic Ocean, which is facing declining production despite its popularity due to overfishing and a need for effective management and conservation measures.
  • Researchers conducted DNA-based species identification on nine specimens from Ghana, revealing important genetic details such as a complete mitochondrial DNA sequence and two detected haplotypes, indicating a potential hidden genetic diversity.
  • The study highlights a close evolutionary relationship with another species due to sympatric speciation and establishes a foundation for future molecular research and DNA barcode reference data for Valenciennes.
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Aquaculture in Ghana is very profitable, but faces sustainability challenges. This paper assessed the impact pathways by which climate change affects the production and profitability of small-scale aquaculture in Ghana. The study analyzed and compared the economic value of smallholder fish farms with and without the incidence of climatic parameters.

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This study evaluated the efficacy of replacing dietary fish oil (FO) with vegetable oils (virgin coconut and corn oil) on enzyme activities (glycolytic, oxidative and lipid metabolites), mRNA expression of lipid metabolic genes and histomorphology of liver and intestine in O. niloticus. O.

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