Abstract Many species of sharks are threatened with extinction, and there has been a longstanding debate in scientific and environmental circles over the most effective and appropriate strategy to conserve and protect them.Should we allow for sustainable fisheries exploitation Chess Set of species which can withstand fishing pressure, or ban all fi
Abstract Background The evolution of SARS-CoV-2, particularly through new variants, presents significant global health challenges due to their potential for immune evasion and reduced vaccine effectiveness.This study aims to investigate the impact of mutations in the Spike protein of Omicron EG.5 and XBB.1.16 variants on the binding affinities of v
The rapid rate of urbanization worldwide and its consequences for affected species and ecosystems urgently warrants research and action.Whether animals are effectively coping from urbanization is hotly debated, especially since interpretations are based on different measures of animal responses.Here, we take a physiology-centric view of animal copi
Natural Selection describes how species have evolved differentially, but it is descriptive, non-mechanistic.What mechanisms does Nature use to accomplish this feat? One known way in which ancient natural forces affect development, phylogeny and physiology is through gravitational effects that have evolved as mechanotransduction, seen in the lung, k
Electronic devices have become essential to our existence leading to an increase in the rate of electronic waste (E-waste) generation and environmental degradation.This study evaluates the knowledge, attitude and prevailing practices of e-waste workers at the inmi Owode-Orinin scrap market in Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos Nigeria using 241