Culex quinquefasicatus is an important vector of lymphatic filariasis and also a well-known nuisance mosquito. The insect’s resistance to synthetic insecticides has made its management extremely challenging. This study evaluated the knockdown and insecticidal effects of essential...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i1819
Tympanotonus fuscatus var. radula are invertebrates commonly consumed in Nigeria and valued for their medicinal, nutritional and economic importance. In Nigeria, some people use the shelled Tympanotonus fuscatus var. radula periwinkle for cooking while others prefer the unshelled...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i1818
KJ. ZONGO, MR. YOUGBARE, TWC. OUEDRAOGO, H. OUEDRAOGO, T. Lassina, I. TIENDREBEOGO, M. SAVADOGO, E. SAMPO, FW. DJIGMA & J. SIMPORE·Biotechnology Journal International·2026
Extended Spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) are evolved forms of β-lactamases produced mainly by gram-negative bacilli that allow them to inactivate penicillins, cephalosporins and Aztreonam. They are encoded by various genes that are either chromosomal or plasmid and hosted by bacter...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i1817
Bacillus coagulans is a moderately halotolerant bacterium with potential applications in enzyme production and wastewater treatment in brackish aquaculture systems. In this study, we examined how different NaCl concentrations (0 - 5%) affect the growth and extracellular α-amylase...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2025/v29i6816
Malaria drug resistance remains one of the greatest challenges to the malaria control program in Mali. Mutation in the Plasmodium falciparum Dihydrofolate Reductase (PfDHFR), a key enzyme in the folate biosynthesis pathway and primary target of antifolate drugs, are knows to indu...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2025/v29i6813
The Attiéké (steamed cassava semolina) has become one of the most consumed foods in several African countries, particularly in Ivory Coast. However, due to its nutritional composition, attiéké is essentially an energy food that is low in proteins and essential nutrients. Enrichin...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2025/v29i6814
The evidence of a successful mushroom cultivation process is the production of high-quality fruit bodies, a process basically dependent on the quality of the spawns and substrates. Microbial contamination at any stage of the cultivation process poses a significant challenge to pr...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2025/v29i6815
Soil degradation and declining fertility are major constraints to vegetable production, particularly in the Haut-Sassandra region. This study evaluated the effects of green biomasses of Tithonia diversiflora and Chromolaena odorata on the growth of broccoli (Brassica oleracea var...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2025/v29i6812
Wild mushrooms are an important source of nutrients and bioactive compounds, used in many countries as dietary supplements and therapeutic agents. In Côte d'Ivoire, their integration into traditional medicine remains marginal, despite their pharmacological potential. In this cont...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2025/v29i6810
In this review article, we have discussed Three-dimensional bioprinting and its role in Personalized treatments. Bioprinting is 3D printing technology in which live 3D objects like tissues as well as organs are created by using 3D printers, cells, biomaterials, and scaffolds. The...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2025/v29i6811
The cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera) is a major agricultural pest in the world, belonging to the family Noctuidae within the order Lepidoptera, and undergoes diapause in the pupal stage. During the pupal stage, HaDH acts on the prothoracic gland to stimulate the synthesis o...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2025/v29i6809
Background: Northern Nigeria, particularly Katsina State, bears a disproportionate burden of child malnutrition and infectious diseases. These conditions interact synergistically within a syndemic framework, exacerbated by social and environmental inequities, leading to worse out...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2025/v29i6808
Introduction: Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.Walp) is a vital legume crop in semi-arid regions due to its adaptability to low soil fertility and limited water availability. Despite its considerable potential, cowpea yields in sub-Saharan Africa remain substantially low, which is par...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2025/v29i6807
Cellulase enzymes are key biocatalysts with wide industrial relevance, particularly in food and beverage processing. Despite its significance, efficient production and purification methods are still needed to meet industrial demands. Recent studies have explored the cellulose-deg...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2025/v29i6806
The ever-increasing incidence of antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) pathogens necessitates the exploration of alternative therapeutic agents, particularly those sourced from medicinal plants. Among the numerous medicinal plants under investigation, Momordica charantia, commonly known...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2025/v29i6805