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Aflatoxin contamination of maize flour in Kenya: Results from multi-city, multi-round surveillance by Hoffmann, Vivian, Ndisio, Boaz, Barasa, Allan, Okoth, Sheila, Murphy, Mike

“…Aflatoxin is a contaminant which causes liver cancer and has been linked to childhood stunting. …”
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The risk management dilemma for fumonisin mycotoxins by Shephard, G.S., Kimanya, M.E., Kpodo, K.A., Gnonlonfin, G.J.B., Gelderblom, W.C.A.

“…These mycotoxins have also been assessed by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and have twice been the subject of risk assessments by the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA). …”
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Assessment of the exposure to Benzo(a)Pyrene (BaP) contained in sardines (Clupeidae) consumed by the Ivorian adult in the area of Abidjan by Ake-Assi, Y., Anon, N., Kouamé, P., Bonfoh, Bassirou, Biego, G.H.M.

“…This check involves regular determination of the levels of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) which cause some diseases such as cancer. This study aims to assess the contamination level of BaP present in smoked fish from the different production sites of the area of Abidjan so as to estimate, in the Ivorian adult, the intake of this neoformed contaminant during processing. …”
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International agricultural research to reduce food risks: Case studies on aflatoxins by Grace, Delia, Mahuku, George S., Hoffmann, Vivian, Atherstone, Christine, Upadhyaya, Hari D., Bandyopadhyay, Ranajit

“…Aflatoxins, the best studied of these mycotoxins, cause around 90,000 cases of liver cancer each year and are strongly associated with stunting and immune suppression in children. …”
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Genomic analysis identified a potential novel molecular mechanism for high-altitude adaptation in sheep at the Himalayas by Gorkhali, N.A., Kunzhe Dong, Min Yang, Shen Song, Kader, A., Shrestha, B.S., Xiaohong He, Qian-Jun Zhao, Yabin Pu, Xiangchen Li, Kijas, J., Weijun, Guan, Han Jianlin, Lin Jiang, Yuehui Ma

“…Third, the electrophoretic mobility shift assays (EMSA) analysis using human lung cancer cells revealed the allele-specific DNA-protein interactions. …”
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Development of a colorimetric assay to assess drug susceptibilities in trypanosoma congolense. by Wasike, R.P.N.

“…A colorimetric cytotoxicity assay originally developed for cancer cells was investigated for its suitability in assessing drug susceptibilities in culture adapted T congolense populations. …”
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Preprints are good for science and good for the public by Sarabipour, Sarvenaz, Wissink, Erin M., Burgess, Steven J., Hensel, Zach, Debat, Humberto Julio, Emmott, Edward, Akay, Alper, Akdemir, Kadir C., Schwessinger, Benjamin

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Characteristics Defining Broccoli Cultivars from Different Seed Producers by Ordiales, Elena, Iglesias, Domingo J., Alarcón, María V., Zajara, Lorena, Gil, Jesús, Gutiérrez, Juan I., Salguero, Julio

“…Broccoli (Brassica oleracea L. var. italica) is currently considered a main vegetable food in the markets due to its high nutritional value, containing elevated levels of phytochemicals widely described to have beneficial effects against cancer and other illnesses. Broccoli is an interesting crop with a high commercial value because it complements the tomato industry, the main agricultural income in Badajoz, Spain. …”
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Etiología e incidencia de las enfermedades de poscosecha de la granada en la zona de Elche by Palou, Lluís, Guardado, Aurora, Del-Río, Miguel A., Montesinos-Herrero, Clara

“…La importante actividad antioxidante de la granada es bien conocida y numerosos estudios clínicos han demostrado que su consumo ayuda a prevenir enfermedades coronarias y algunos tipos de cáncer (Aviram et al., 2000).…”
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Manejo fitosanitario: Mal de machete

“…Lavar y desinfectar las herramientas con detergente e hipoclorito de sodio al Cuando el hongo penetra el tejido leñoso, se presentan lesiones necróticas en forma de chancro o cáncer.…”
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Development of a whey protein beverage by Hammerby, Josefine

“…However, at the same time age related conditions, like stiff joints but also cancer, starts to appear. Therefore a product based on whey protein, with health benefits suitable for this target group was developed. …”
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Evaluation de l'efficacite de l'Aflasafe dans la lutte contre l'Aspergillus spp. synthetisant l'aflatoxine dans les bassins de production de sorgho, de mais et de l'arachide au Mal... by Konate, M.

“…Les aflatoxines sont des mycotoxines dont l’exposition chronique engendre des problèmes graves de santé comme le cancer du foie, le retard de croissance des enfants et l’affaiblissement du système immunitaire. …”
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Large scale biomonitoring of glyphosate and AMPA by analysis of human and animal feces and comparison with urine by Dias, Jonatan, Yen, Ling, Alcon, Francisco, Contreras, Josefa, Abrantes, Nelson, Campos, Isabel, Baldi, Isabelle, Bureau, Mathilde, Christ, Florian, Mandrioli, Daniele, Sgargi, Daria, Pasković, Igor, Polić Pasković, Marija, Glavan, Matjaž, Hofman, Jakub, Huerta Lwanga, Esperanza, Harkes, Paula, Norgaard, Trine, Aparicio, Virginia Carolina, Silva, Vera, Schlünssen, Vivi, Alaoui, Abdallah, Scheepers, Paul, Mol, Hans

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Exosomes Isolated from Ascites of T-Cell Lymphoma-Bearing Mice Expressing Surface CD24 and HSP-90 Induce a Tumor-Specific Immune Response by Menay, Florencia, Herschlik, Leticia, De Toro, Julieta, Cocozza, Federico, Tsacalian, Rodrigo Farid, Gravisaco, Marí­a José, Di Sciullo , Maria Paula, Vendrell, Alejandrina, Waldner, Claudia Inés, Mongini, Claudia

“…Due to these characteristics, EVs have shown potential as a new alternative for cancer immunotherapy. Tumor exosomes isolated from malignant ascites can activate dendritic cells, thereby priming the immune system to recognize and kill cancer cells. …”
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Gröna värden i vården by Agelii, Saga

“…Men för att möta ett flertal av dagens stora folkhälsoproblem som övervikt, hjärtsjukdomar, diabetes och cancer behövs hälsofrämjande natur och trädgård också ute i samhället där människor vistas som mest. …”
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Processing methods affect phytochemical contents in products prepared from orange‐fleshed sweetpotato leaves and roots by Abong, G.O., Muzhingi, T., Okoth, M.W., Ng'ang'a, Fredrick M., Ochieng, P.E., Mbogo, D.M., Malavi, D., Akhwale, M., Ghimire, Sita R.

“…Phytochemicals enhance human health by acting antagonistically on incidences of cancer and other chronic diseases. They are considered indispensable in a variety of nutraceutical, pharmaceuticals, and medicinal and cosmetic applications. …”
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Do common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) promote good health in humans? A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical and randomized controlled trials by Nchanji, Eileen Bogweh, Ageyo, Odhiambo Collins

“…Besides this, we noted variances in the literature on cancer findings, with some authors stating it reduced the proliferation of some kinds of tumor cells and reduced the growth of polyps, while others did not specifically examine cancers but the predisposing factors alone. …”
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Building sorghum seed sector along the grain market in Tanzania: Areas for policy support by Akpo, Essegbemon, Kalema, Elizabeth Phineas, Kongola, Eliud, Muricho, Geoffrey, Ojiewo, Christopher Ochieng

“…Recently, there is an increase in demand for sorghum since many people are increasingly getting aware of the health benefits thatcome with the consumption of sorghum like prevention of cancer, reducing tumor incidence, and lowering blood pressure (Saleh et al, 2013); and increase in sorghum demand among breweries like Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL) (American sorghum, 2016). …”
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Enabling positive tipping points in public support for food system transformation: The case of meat consumption by Fesenfeld, Lukas Paul, Sun, Yixian

“…In addition, scientific evidence suggests strong associations between meat consumption and health risks including total mortality, cardiovascular diseases, colorectal cancer, and type 2 diabetes. This issue of overconsumption is particularly salient for developed countries and large emerging economies where meat consumption is high (i.e., >20–30kg per person per year). …”
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The nutritional transition and diet-related chronic diseases in Asia: implications for prevention by Popkin, Barry M., Horton, Susan, Kim, Soowon

“…The accompanying epidemiological transition is marked by a shift away from endemic deficiency and infectious diseases toward chronic diseases such as obesity, adult-onset diabetes, hypertension, stroke, hyperlipidaemia, coronary heart disease, and cancer. Obesity is now a major public health problem in Asia. …”
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