Genome editing is a technology that allows for precise modifications to an organism’s genetic material, such as DNA or RNA. Genome editing works by introducing specific changes to the DNA sequence of an organism. At present, the newly introduced method of genome editing is efficiently done by using CRISPR-Cas9 system. The CRISPR-Cas9 system is a...Read More

One of the most recent work done by Valeli Bugota a Chairperson at Aqua-Farms Organization (AFO) and Dr. Cyrus Rumisha from the Department of Animal, Aquaculture and Range Sciences in the College of Agriculture (SUA), was featured in April Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association Newsletter. A study titled “Low genetic diversity and lack of...Read More

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Rehema J. Simwanza and Cyrus Rumisha Department of Animal, Aquaculture and Range Sciences Summary Populations of the bottlenose wedgefish (Rhynchobatus australiae) in the Indo-West Pacific (IWP) have declined by nearly 80% in recent decades. In response, IWP countries are establishing sanctuaries to provide refuge for the fish. However, little is known about the genetic stock...Read More

Malakalinga, J. J., Misinzo, G., Msalya, G. M., Shayo, M. J., & Kazwala, R. R. (2023). Genetic diversity and Genomic analysis of G3P [6] and equine-like G3P [8] in Children Under-five from Southern Highlands and Eastern Tanzania. Acta Tropica, 106902. Summary Rotavirus group A genomic characterization is critical for understanding the mechanisms of rotavirus diversity, such...Read More

Haile A, Getachew T, Rekik M, Abebe A, Abate Z, Jimma A, Mwacharo JM, Mueller J, Belay B, Solomon D, Hyera E, Nguluma AS, Gondwe T and Rischkowsky B (2023), How to succeed in implementing community-based breeding programs: Lessons from the field in Eastern and Southern Africa.  Frontiers in Genetics, 14, 397. doi: 10.3389/fgene.2023.1119024 Summary Breeding...Read More

By Dr. Charles Moses Lyimo From the Department of Animal, Aquaculture, and Range Sciences (DAARS) Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) Lions are found in Africa south of the Sahara and India’s northwest, where the savanna is their main natural habitat with plentily of other game animals such as gazelles, antelope, impala, wild pigs, wildebeest, and...Read More

Dear Employer, Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) is conducting a university-wide tracer study prior to engaging in curricular review process across all her academic units. The purpose of this exercise is to come up with curricula which are more relevant and responsive to the job market. The success of this endeavour depends very much on...Read More

Gebrezgiher, G.B.; Makundi, R.H.; Katakweba, A.A.S.; Belmain, S.R.; Lyimo, C.M.; Meheretu, Y. (2023). Arthropod Ectoparasites of Two Rodent Species Occurring in Varied Elevations on Tanzania’s Second Highest Mountain. Biology 2023, 12, 394. https:// doi.org/10.3390/biology12030394   Summary The interaction of small mammals in the ecosystem is not limited to humans and other wildlife; it also includes...Read More

By Valeli J. Bugota and Cyrus Rumisha Summary Sandfish (Holothuroids) or sea cucumbers in general play important ecological roles in the ecosystem. One role is remineralising large quantities of organic nutrients through their feeding and burying activities, which increases the benthic productivity of coral reefs. Further, the role of sea cucumbers in the dissolution of...Read More