Publications by authors named "O S Onile"

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  • Heavy metal contamination from gold mining processes harms the environment, necessitating efforts to reduce their levels, especially in areas like Ilesha, Nigeria.
  • Water and soil samples showed varying concentrations of heavy metals, with cobalt (Co) being the most prevalent in both, followed by others like zinc (Zn) and lead (Pb).
  • Bacteria capable of resisting high concentrations of heavy metals were identified, and the presence of heavy metal-resistant genes indicates potential for bioremediation strategies in contaminated areas.
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Background: Prostate cancer (PC) is a silent but potent killer among men. In 2018, PC accounted for more than 350, 000 death cases while more than 1.2 million cases were diagnosed.

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Allium cepa, commonly known as onion, is a widely consumed spice that possesses numerous pharmacological properties. A. cepa bioactive components are often explored in the treatment of inflammation-related complications.

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Leishmaniasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by parasitic intracellular protozoa of the genus . The visceral form of this disease caused by continues to constitute a major public health crisis, especially in countries of endemicity. In some cases, it is asymptomatic and comes with acute and chronic clinical outcomes such as weight loss, pancytopenia, hepatosplenomegaly, and death if left untreated.

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