Publications by authors named "Jasmine M Olvany"

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  • Research indicates that successful treatment with primaquine (PQ) for dormant malaria forms is linked to variations in the human cytochrome P450 gene.* -
  • Effective PQ treatment is essential for the global elimination of malaria caused by specific parasites that produce these dormant liver stages.* -
  • Collaboration between malaria researchers and pharmacogenomics experts is crucial to enhance the safety and effectiveness of PQ treatment.*
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Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of death from a single infectious agent. According to the WHO, 85% of cases in 2018 were pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB), making it the most prevalent form of the disease. Although the bacillus responsible for disease, Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB), is estimated to infect 1.

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Despite recent relaxation of restrictions on dietary fat consumption in dietary guidelines, there remains a collective "fear of fat". This study examined college students' perceptions of health among foods with no fat relative to foods with different types of fats (unsaturated and saturated). Utilizing a multisite approach, this study collected data from college students at six university dining halls throughout the United States.

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Enzymatic electrodes are becoming increasingly common for energy production and sensing applications. Research over the past several decades has addressed a major issue that can occur when using these biocatalysts, i.e.

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