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Development of an operon detection algorithm to analyze gene regulation in drug resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)In prokaryotes, operon structures often form to allow microorganisms to respond rapidly and efficiently to changing environmental conditions. Operons are sets of neighbouring genes which are co-regulated and co-transcribed. ... -
Next generation sequencing approaches for novel gene discovery in South African Parkinson’s disease families
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)In the last decade, next-generation sequencing (NGS) approaches have revolutionised the study of human genomics, particularly aiding the understanding of genetic diseases. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a complex neurodegenerative ... -
Identification of insertion-induced enhancers linked to gene drivers within non-coding DNA using a pipeline for diffuse large b-cell lymphoma H3K27ac ChIP-seq data
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) and incorporates a diverse range of illnesses with varying biology, clinical manifestations, and therapeutic responses. Functional ... -
An investigation into the genetic basis of autosomal recessive Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) III in a South African family of mixed ancestry
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a rare skeletal dysplasia that is primarily characterized by bone fragility, recurrent fractures, and bone deformities. Over the years there has been an increase in the number of genes ... -
A comparative genomics approach towards classifying immunity-related proteins in the tsetse fly
(University of the western cape, 2009)Tsetse flies (Glossina spp) are vectors of African trypanosome (Trypanosoma spp) parasites, causative agents of Human African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) and Nagana in livestock. Research suggests that tsetse fly ... -
A deep learning approach to predicting potential virus species crossover using convolutional neural networks and viral protein sequence patterns
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Medical science has made substantial progress toward diagnosing, understanding the pathogenesis, and treating various causative agents of infectious disease; however, novel microbial pathogens continue to emerge, and ... -
Reconstruction of gene regulatory networks of inflammation-associated genes in different clinical stages of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is a heterogeneous malignancy that is driven by complex gene regulatory networks (GRNs). Numerous genes exert distinct effects on the progression and therapeutic outcome of DLBCL. ... -
HIV Subtype C Diversity: Analysis of the Relationship of Sequence Diversity to Proposed Epitope Locations
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)Southern Africa is facing one of the most serious HIV epidemics. This project contributes to the HIVNET, Network for Prevention Trials cohort for vaccine development. HIV's biology and rapid mutation rate have made vaccine ... -
Concept Based Knowledge Discovery From Biomedical Literature
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)Advancement in biomedical research and continuous growth of scientific literature available in electronic form, calls for innovative methods and tools for information management, knowledge discovery, and data integration. ... -
Computational analysis of multi-omic data for the elucidation of molecular mechanisms of neuroblastoma
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Neuroblastoma is the most common extracranial solid tumor in childhood. The survival rates of patients with neuroblastoma, especially those in the high-risk category, are still low despite varied therapies. The detailed ... -
Molecular modeling and simulation studies to prioritize sequence variants identified by whole-exome sequencing in a South African family with Parkinson's disease
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that occurs due to a loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra. It is one of the most common neurodegenerative disorders, ranking second only to Alzheimer’s ... -
Management and analysis of HIV -1 ultra-deep sequence data
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)The continued success of antiretroviral programmes in the treatment of HIV is dependent on access to a cost-effective HIV drug resistance test (HIV-DRT). HIVDRT involves sequencing a fragment of the HIV genome and ... -
Irradiation induced effects on 6h-SIC
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)The framework agreement in the year 2000 by the international community to launch Generation IV program with 10 nations, to develop safe and reliable nuclear reactors gave rise to the increased interest in the studies of ... -
Molecular dynamic simulation studies of the South African HIV-1 Integrase subtype C protein to understand the structural impact of naturally occurring polymorphisms
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)The viral Integrase (IN) protein is an essential enzyme of all known retroviruses, including HIV-1. It is responsible for the insertion of viral DNA into the human genome. It is known that HIV-1 is highly diverse with a ... -
Molecular dynamic simulation studies of the South African HIV-1 Integrase subtype C protein to understand the structural impact of naturally occurring polymorphisms
(University of Western Cape, 2021)The viral Integrase (IN) protein is an essential enzyme of all known retroviruses, including HIV-1. It is responsible for the insertion of viral DNA into the human genome. It is known that HIV-1 is highly diverse with a ... -
Coding of tsetse repellents by olfactory sensory neurons: towards the improvement and the development of novel tsetse repellents
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Tsetse flies are the biological vectors of human and animal trypanosomiasis and hence representant medical and veterinary importance. The sense of smell plays a significant role in tsetse and its ecological interaction, ... -
Coding of tsetse repellents by olfactory sensory neurons: towards the improvement and the development of novel
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Tsetse flies are the biological vectors of human and animal trypanosomiasis and hence representant medical and veterinary importance. The sense of smell plays a significant role in tsetse and its ecological interaction, ... -
Investigating the structural effect of Raltegravir resistance associated mutations on the South African HIV-1 Integrase subtype C protein structure
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Background and Aims Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) type 1 group M subtype C (HIV-1C) accounts for nearly half of global HIV-1 infections, with South Africa (SA) being one of the countries with the highest infection ... -
Exploring the influence of organisational, environmental, and technological factors on information security policies and compliance at South African higher education institutions: Implications for biomedical research.
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Headline reports on data breaches worldwide have resulted in heightened concerns about information security vulnerability. In Africa, South Africa is ranked among the top ‘at-risk’ countries with information security ... -
Exploring the influence of organisational, environmental, and technological factors on information security policies and compliance at South African higher education institutions: Implications for biomedical research.
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Headline reports on data breaches worldwide have resulted in heightened concerns about information security vulnerability. In Africa, South Africa is ranked among the top ‘at-risk’ countries with information security ...