Publications by authors named "I W Salem"
Autosomal-recessive spastic ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay (ARSACS) is an early-onset neurodegenerative disease caused by mutations in the SACS gene. The first two mutations were identified in French Canadian populations 20 years ago. The disease is now known as one of the most frequent recessive ataxias worldwide.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe detrimental effects of hyperthermia on the testes and the protective effect of thyme essential oil against testicular damage induced by this stress in rams were studied. Twenty-four rams of the Barbarine breed with an average weight of 62.5 ± 0.
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- This study explored how diets including extruded linseed and algae extract impact female rabbits' reproductive performance, milk production, and gut health.
- Thirty-six New Zealand White rabbits were split into three groups: a control group on a standard diet, a group receiving 5% linseed, and a group receiving 5% linseed plus 0.2% algae extract.
- Results showed no major dietary impacts on feed intake, body weight, or gastrointestinal health, but there was a significant reduction in perinatal and pre-weaning mortality linked to the omega-3 enriched diets, suggesting potential benefits that warrant further investigation.
Management of reproduction that relies on naturally based solutions is extremely important to counter the negative perception around hormone-based interventions. In Mediterranean latitudes and wider regions of non-tropical drylands, sheep do not normally ovulate during spring but exposure to a ram can induce oestrus and ovulation. This study assesses the response of maiden Barbarine ewes in drylands to the 'ram effect' during springtime and estimates the genetic parameters of this response.
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- * A study examined the genetic evolution of PV genomes from MHC class II-deficient PID patients, using stool samples to detect the virus through several advanced techniques, including full genome sequencing.
- * Results indicated that while one patient cleared the virus with few mutations, two others showed significant genetic diversity in the virus, leading to severe outcomes and potential paralysis, highlighting the need for further research on the implications of intra-host diversity in PV evolution.