Abstract Aflatoxin B 1 (AFB 1), a dietary toxin from the mold Aspergillus species, is well
acknowledged to elicit extra-hepatic toxicity in both animals and humans. The neurotoxicity …

ABSTRACT A significant cause of food and crop contamination is fungi producing
mycotoxins, posing a notable danger to global food security and safety. Plant extracts …

In this study, a reproductive switch DNA template was designed using aptasensing
principles for the accurate quantification of aflatoxins. The template transformed the aflatoxin …

Mycotoxin exposure during pregnancy has been associated with adverse birth outcomes
and poor infant growth in low-and middle-income countries. We assessed multiple …

The mould species fungi encompass among others the family of Aspergillus which produce
and secrete a number of compounds toxic to human health, namely the aflatoxins. These …

Abstract Purpose of Review The first stages of human life, which include the fetal period,
infancy, and early childhood, are the most critical for human growth and development. This …

Ingestion of food toxins such as aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) during pregnancy may impair fetal
neurodevelopment. However, animal model results may not be accurate due to the species' …

Introduction: Maize is the most widely cultivated crop in Tanzania and consequently serves
as a staple food for a large portion of the population. It plays a crucial role in the country's …