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Functional morphology of the cave bear (Ursus spelaeus) mandible: a 3D geometric morphometric analysis (2015)
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The diet of the fossil cave bears (Ursus spelaeus group) has been debated extensively. Thought traditionally to be herbivorous, more recent studies have proposed more meat in the cave bear diet. To test this, the mandibular morphology of cave bears w... Read More about Functional morphology of the cave bear (Ursus spelaeus) mandible: a 3D geometric morphometric analysis.

Multi-sectoral action in non-communicable disease prevention policy development in five African countries (2018)
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Background The rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Africa requires a multi-sectoral action (MSA) in their prevention and control. This study aimed to generate evidence on the extent of MSA application in NCD prevention policy development in f... Read More about Multi-sectoral action in non-communicable disease prevention policy development in five African countries.

First records of Hyalomma rufipes and Ixodes neitzi (Acari: Ixodidae) found on large carnivores in South Africa (2018)
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Ixodid ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) are important disease vectors for large carnivores, but the composition of the tick communities that parasitize carnivores is poorly understood. We collected ticks from leopards (Panthera pardus) and brown hyenas (Hyaen... Read More about First records of Hyalomma rufipes and Ixodes neitzi (Acari: Ixodidae) found on large carnivores in South Africa.