Science – ACEGID

Young African Scientist Feature: Dr. Onyekachi Ononye-Adesanya

Science / January 18, 2022 November 14, 2023

With our series “Young African Scientists”, we’ll be putting a spotlight on African scientists around the globe doing amazing work and research. Today’s spotlight is shining on Dr. Onyekachi Ononye-Adesanya, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Canada. Can you share a bit about yourself, your educational background, and what …

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ACEGID’s Contributions to a Zero Malaria World

Science / April 28, 2021 November 14, 2023

Malaria is a common disease in Nigeria and Africa. It is caused by Plasmodium.In 2019, nine out of ten global malaria cases and deaths were recorded in Africa. Nigeria accounted for about one out of every five global malaria deaths in the same year. Children under 5 years old are the most vulnerable group affected by …

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Detection of SARS-CoV-2 P681H Spike Protein Variant in ACEGID Lab, Nigeria.

Science / December 22, 2020 November 14, 2023

As viruses replicate and transfer from person to person, changes (mutations) can occur in these viruses. These mutations can lead to new variants of the virus being formed. Mutations can also either be a meaningless tweak or the virus alters itself in such a way that it can spread more easily and cause more infections. …

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