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Bacteria have been previously engineered to detect diseases by responding to specific metabolites or pathogens. Currently, species of bacteria have been engineered to detect specific mutations in human DNA. Using CRISPR gene editing, researchers at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), and colleagues from Australia, have engineered bacteria that can detect the presence of tumor […]
African foxtail grass (Cenchrus ciliaris), also known as buffel grass, is indeed a popular forage option in many tropical regions, including Tanzania. It’s known for its drought tolerance, adaptability to a variety of soil types, and its ability to provide good forage for livestock, particularly in arid and semi-arid areas. African foxtail grass is considered […]
1. Global Gene Therapy Training The American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy in collaboration with Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences welcomes you to Join us for the second year of our FREE virtual course If you’re an academic faculty member teaching at an accredited university or medical school in sub-Saharan Africa, apply for this eight-part course. ASGCT recently earned a Power of […]
Artificial insemination (AI) in Tanzania was being used primarily in the livestock sector, particularly for cattle breeding. Artificial insemination is a reproductive technology that involves the introduction of sperm into the reproductive tract of a female to achieve fertilization without natural mating. The adoption of AI in Tanzania has been aimed at improving livestock breeds, […]
The Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Adolf Faustine Mkenda received explanation from the Sokoine University of Agriculture Vice Chancellor Prof. Raphael Tihelwa Chibunda, when visited SUA section on the 18th Higher Education, Science and Technology exhibition organized by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU). Pictures from the courtesy of SUA Communication and Marketing. […]
The hound needlefish (Tylosurus crocodilus) belongs to the family Belonidae and is found in various coastal regions around the world, including the Tanzanian coastal waters. Population genetics studies have indicated high connectivity among hound needlefish populations in Tanzanian coastal waters. The hound needlefish Tylosurus crocodilus (Belonidae) is a highly demanded fish in the local markets […]