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Though deeply woven into Jamaican identity, ackee is not originally native to the island. The fruit was brought to Jamaica from West Africa, likely aboard slave ships in the 18th century. Its name is ...

Cancer remains a leading cause of death globally, with conventional treatments often accompanied by severe side effects. Various indigenous food plants rich in bioactive compounds, such as flavonoids ...

Cancer remains a leading cause of mortality across the globe and Nigeria is no exception: Breast, cervical, prostate, and liver malignancies are climbing steadily despite wider access to chemotherapy, ...

Cancer is one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide, with significant impacts in Nigeria, where the incidence and mortality rates continue to rise. The prevalence of cancers such as breast, ...

Dr. Thomas has received several awards including the American Association of Immunologists Undergraduate Faculty and Minority Scientist Travel Awards, The Wellcome Trust Travel Award, Marine ...

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Jamaican cuisine is renowned worldwide for its flavour-packed dishes, featuring a variety of spices and the creative use of meats often overlooked in other cultures. The island’s traditional foods ...

Rufous-billed hummingbird (Trochilus politmus) sits on a branch... Ackee national fruit of Jamaica. Achee, ackee apple or akee. Considered highly poisonous, yet can be alicious meal if prepared ...

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1.27 million people died due to antibiotic resistant infections in 2019. That same year, those resistant infections also contributed to the deaths of ...

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains 1 of the top 3 global public health challenges facing humanity. Every year, 70,000 people die globally from AMR, and the threat is exacerbated by the fact that ...