• The effect of genotype on avian malaria infections in the Amur falcon (Falco amurensis) 

  Stoffberg, Rachel Caitlin. (2022)

  Avian malaria is caused by haemosporidian parasites (Plasmodium, Haemoproteus and Leucocytozoon) that are transmitted by dipteran vectors. Passerines have been the focus of avian malaria research however raptors are generally ...

• Intercellular communication between fibroblast phenotypes, macrophages and myoblasts during cellular migration. 

  Ramklowan, Dhamini Sanjay Hariduth. (2022)

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• Identifying small molecule binding ligands for the pup-ligase (PafA) of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. 

  Mthembu, Sandile Mehzi. (2022)

  The rapid emergence of resistant TB strains (Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb)) renders traditional treatment options ineffective and necessitates the generation of novel anti-TB drugs that possess innovative modes of ...

• The role of thioredoxin in the redox regulation of the Tpx1/Pap1 pathway in Schizosaccharomyces pombe. 

  Naidoo, Kelisa Cheyen. (2022)

  Reactive oxygen species (ROS) can damage cellular components leading to dysfunction and cell death. Paradoxically, ROS, such as hydrogen peroxide, are also essential for a range of metabolic and signalling functions ...

• Investigation of intravaginal practices as a factor associated with a high prevalence of genital human papillomavirus infection in adolescent girls. 

  Mntambo, Ntombenhle. (2021)

  Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in women which mainly infects the mucosal areas. Young women are disproportionately infected by HPV, and factors that may render ...

• Biochemical and structural characterization of ClpK from Klebsiella pneumoniae. 

  Motiwala, Tehrim . (2022)

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• Bacterivory of three freshwater ciliates isolated from Blackbarough Spruit in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. 

  Bulannga, Rendani Bridghette. (2021)

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• Enzymatic characterisation of a CATL-like protease from Trypanosoma brucei brucei and small-subunit rRNA sequence based phylogenetic analysis of freshwater fish trypanosomes. 

  Mthethwa, Bongumusa Comfort. (2021)

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• Optimization of biomass production and lipid formation from Chlorococcum sp. cultivation on dairy and paper-pulp wastewater. 

  Ngerem, Emmanuel Chidi. (2021)

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• Diversity of quorum sensing pherotypes amongst ecotypes of plant-associated Bacillus subtilis sensu lato isolates. 

  Tredgold, Heather Rayne. (2021)

  Ecologically-adapted populations, or ecotypes, are species forms that are functionally adapted to particular habitat niches. Bacterial ecotypes are challenging the significance and implications of ecological adaptation ...

• Impact of nanobiocatalysts on Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolism for ethanol production: process optimization, kinetic studies and preliminary scale-up. 

  Sanusi, Adeyemi Isaac. (2021)

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• Design, implementation and assessment of a novel bioreactor for dark fermentative biohydrogen production. 

  Khan, Mariam Bibi Hassan. (2020)

  The majority of the world’s energy consumption and electricity generation is derived from fossil fuel sources. Their consumption has a negative environmental impact, thus the need for renewable energies. Hydrogen being ...

• Gene expression profiling of South African indigenous goat breeds using RNA-seq technologies in search of genes associated with growth and carcass quality traits. 

  Ncube, Keabetswe Tebogo. (2020)

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• Genetic diversity of some Moringa oleifera Lam. cultivars available in South Africa. 

  Makgolane, Thandy Ramathetje. (2020)

  Moringa oleifera Lam. (Moringaceae) is a nutritious and high medicinal value tree. The species is native to India but grown globally due to its properties. The nutritional content of the species includes high levels of ...

• DNA metabarcoding of zooplankton enhances community-level analyses of connectivity in a marine pelagic environment. 

  Govender, Ashrenee. (2021)

  Zooplankton are abundant and diverse marine organisms that form ecologically important communities in marine pelagic ecosystems. They are well-suited for biomonitoring of ecosystem health and changes in biodiversity ...

• The development and use of in vitro and in silico beta-site amyloid precursor protein cleaving enzyme-1 protein-ligand binding assays. 

  Chambers, Mark John. (2020)

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• Identification and analysis of Cryptosporidium Glutathione Transferase. 

  Mfeka, Sizamile Mbalenhle. (2021)

  Cryptosporidiosis, caused by Cryptosporidium spp. is a gastrointestinal disease which gives rise to severe life threatening complications in immunecompromised patients. The disease causing parasite has a proficient defense ...

• Production of lipopeptide biosurfactant by Paenibacillus sp. D9: basic and applied aspects. 

  Jimoh, Abdullahi Adekilekun. (2019)

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• Isolation and characterization of diaryl ester catabolizing soil fungi. 

  Moonsamy, Volante. (2019)

  Aromatic hydrocarbons are major organic pollutants that can persist in the environment. However, many fungi and yeasts can utilize these compounds as carbon and energy sources under aerobic conditions. Salol and benzyl ...

• Process development for biomass and lipid production from a local chlorella isolate using a miniature parallel raceway pond reactor. 

  Gumbi, Zanenhlanhla Gugulethu. (2020)

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