Publications by authors named "Nelly Banda"
Article Synopsis
- Lead exposure negatively affects fertility and child brain development in mice, with reduced conception rates observed when both males and females are exposed.
- The study involved four groups of mice to analyze the effects of lead from contaminated soil over four weeks and how these exposures impacted reproduction and neurological performance in their offspring.
- Results showed that both maternal and paternal Pb exposure led to poor performance in neurological tests for the offspring, with paternal effects being more significant in female offspring, possibly indicating an X-chromosome link.
Emerg Infect Dis
April 2022
Article Synopsis
- Leishmaniases are tropical diseases affecting both humans and animals, often overlooked in healthcare discussions.
- In Zambia, researchers found Leishmania infantum in three local mixed-breed dogs that hadn't traveled abroad.
- This discovery indicates the possible emergence of leishmaniasis in Zambia, urging healthcare professionals to consider it in their diagnoses.
