Analysis of the genome of strain WOB3 KX774195, a Linamarin-utilizing bacterium (LUB) isolated from Cassava wastewater (CWW), Lagos State, Nigeria.

Linamarin-utilizing bacterium (LUB) is a microorganism that uses and breaks down cassava's principal cyanogenic compound, linamarin. Here, we present the draft genome sequence of strain WOB3 (previously strain WOB3) sequenced and assembled with a total reads of 8,750,054 bp. The genome has 1,269 contigs and, G+C content of 41.

Unveiling genome sequence of strain WOB7 KX774196, a linamarin-utilizing bacterium (LUB) isolated from cassava wastewater (CWW) in Lagos State, Nigeria.

strain WOB7 is a linamarin-utilizing bacterium (LUB) that was isolated from cassava wastewater obtained from a processing factory. We present here the draft genome sequence of the strain (WOB7). These data provide valuable information on the prospects of the linamarase and other genes of importance associated with cyanogen detoxification.

Draft genome sequence of strain WOIS2 KX774194, a nitrile-metabolizing bacterium isolated from solid waste leachates at Olusosun dumpsite, Ojota, Lagos State, Nigeria.

strain WOIS2, a nitrile-metabolizing bacterium, was isolated from solid waste leachates at the Olusosun dumpsite, Ojota, Lagos State, Nigeria. Here, we present the draft genome sequence of strain WOIS2. These data provide valuable information on the bioprospecting of nitrilase and other intriguing genes of interest.

Geo-demographics and source of information as determinants of climate change consciousness among citizens in African countries.

Climate change constitutes one of the greatest threats to human health globally and there have been increasing interests in understanding the dynamics of climate change consciousness particularly in less industrialised countries of Africa. Research on cross-country, sub-regional and continent differences in climate change consciousness are rare especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Thus, to complement the existing body of literature, this study was conducted on cross-national predictors of public climate change consciousness.

Rh(II)-Catalyzed Si-H Insertion with Nosyl-hydrazone-Protected Aryl Donor Diazo Compounds.

Dirhodium(II,II) paddlewheel catalysts were evaluated in silyl-hydrogen insertion reactions of aryl diazo compounds generated from -nosyl hydrazones. The high reactivity of aryl diazo compounds necessitates their in situ generation from sulfonyl-protected hydrazones. Herein, we describe our efforts to evaluate this transformation utilizing Rh(II) catalysts, including those with tethered, axially coordinating ligands.

Atopic dermatitis and skin infections are a poorly documented crisis in Canada's Indigenous pediatric population: It's time to start the conversation.

Canadian Indigenous youth continue to face higher rates of health disparities than their non-Indigenous counterparts. In dermatology, this includes a high burden of atopic dermatitis, as well as secondary skin and soft tissue infections. Unfortunately, numerous barriers to treatment exist, including systemic and institutional racism, poverty, crowded housing conditions on reserves, access and cost of basic skin care regimens, and clean water access.

A Brief History of Psoriasis Management in Canada.

Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory disease with a varying degree of clinical presentations. Managing psoriasis has always been arduous due to its chronicity and its propensity to relapse. Prior to the development of targeted biologic therapies, there were few effective treatments for psoriasis.

Modulation of dopamine metabolizing enzymes and antioxidant status by Lin in rotenone-intoxicated rat brain.

Rotenone is a natural pesticide and environmental neurotoxin which mimics key aspects of Parkinson's disease. This study evaluated the effect of ethyl acetate extract of L. () in rotenone-intoxicated rats.

The State of Ethnic Dermatology in Canada.

Approximately 30% of Canadians will be members of a visible minority by 2031. When dermatology became an independent medical discipline in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, most residents of Canada and the United States were of Northern European descent. Morphology and descriptions of dermatoses are based on patients with light skin.

Cultural-Ecological Theory of Academic Disengagement Used to Explain a Story of Race, Culture and Education.

Students of African ancestry often share an experience of being a racialized minority in the context of the educational institution. Late Professor of Anthropology John Ogbu's Cultural-ecological Theory of Academic Disengagement is employed to describe the negative responses encountered by peers in the name of academic achievement. The late Nigerian-American anthropologist John Ogbu described that it is often socially disadvantageous for black youth to prosper academically in formal education.

Psychosis in temporal lobe epilepsy: atypical presentation.

A 55-year-old lady was admitted following a concern raised by family members who had noticed a change in behaviour in terms of declining mood, paranoia with expression of belief that she was being bugged, also reported smelling perfume and after shave lotion. She had a prior diagnosis of bipolar mood disorder and was on lithium but remained no-compliant with her prescribed medication in the 10 weeks before admission. Upon admission, necessary investigations were performed including CT scan and EEG.

Does egg-sharing compromise the chance of donors or recipients achieving a live birth?

Background: To evaluate the effect of egg-sharing and the outcome of assisted reproductive treatment (ART) in standard IVF/ICSI patients, egg-sharing donors and egg-sharing recipients.

Methods: Descriptive cohort study to evaluate 276 egg-sharing cycles involving 192 egg-sharers, 274 recipient cycles receiving eggs from egg-sharers and 1098 non-egg-sharing standard IVF/ICSI cycles from January 1998 to December 2002. Patients were divided into three groups: group A, egg-sharers; group B, non-egg-sharers, age <36 years, FSH <10 IU/l, BMI <30 kg/m(2); and group C, egg-sharing recipients, all ages.

Embryo transfer: ultrasound-guided versus clinical touch.

In this prospective control study, the pregnancy and implantation rates were compared between ultrasound-guided and clinical touch uterine embryo transfers. In addition, a subset of patients was sought that would particularly benefit from embryo transfer under ultrasound guidance. A total of 187 patients (93 ultrasound and 94 clinical touch) was enrolled.

A survey of anonymous oocyte donors: demographics.

This is a questionnaire based study of 501 women enquiring about anonymous oocyte donation at a private in-vitro fertilization (IVF) unit, investigating the demographic characteristics and logistic issues involved in ovum donation. The 501 women were made up of 356 women who did not donate ('non-donors') and 145 women who eventually donated their oocytes ('donors'). Although there was a majority of housewives among the enquirers, women in full-time employment were the majority of actual donors.