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	1.	Research article Comparison of the new Mycofast Revolution assay with a molecular assay for the detection of genital mycoplasmas from clinical specimens Mathys J Redelinghuys, Marthie M Ehlers, Andries W Dreyer, Hennie A Lombaard, Marleen M Kock BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:453 (30 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	2.	Research *Continuous and batch cultures of Escherichia coli* KJ134 for succinic acid fermentation: metabolic flux distributions and production characteristics** Carel D van Heerden, Willie Nicol Microbial Cell Factories 2013, 12:80 (17 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	3.	Research article *Evidence for inter-specific recombination among the mitochondrial genomes of Fusarium* species in the Gibberella fujikuroi complex** Gerda Fourie, Nicolaas A van der Merwe, Brenda D Wingfield, Mesfin Bogale, Bettina Tudzynski, Michael J Wingfield, Emma T Steenkamp BMC Genomics 2013, 14:605 (8 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	4.	Research article Mortality in East African shorthorn zebu cattle under one year: predictors of infectious-disease mortality Samuel M Thumbi, Mark Bronsvoort, Henry Kiara, PG Toye, Jane Poole, Mary Ndila, Ilana Conradie, Amy Jennings, Ian G Handel, JAW Coetzer, Johan Steyl, Olivier Hanotte, Mark EJ Woolhouse BMC Veterinary Research 2013, 9:175 (8 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	5.	Research article Design and descriptive epidemiology of the Infectious Diseases of East African Livestock (IDEAL) project, a longitudinal calf cohort study in western Kenya Barend de Clare Bronsvoort, Samuel Thumbi, Elizabeth Poole, Henry Kiara, Olga Auguet, Ian Handel, Amy Jennings, Ilana Conradie, Mary Mbole-Kariuki, Philip G Toye, Olivier Hanotte, JAW Coetzer, Mark EJ Woolhouse BMC Veterinary Research 2013, 9:171 (30 August 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	6.	Primary research Molecular crosstalk between apoptosis and autophagy induced by a novel 2-methoxyestradiol analogue in cervical adenocarcinoma cells Anne E Theron, Elsie M Nolte, Laurence Lafanechère, Annie M Joubert Cancer Cell International 2013, 13:87 (27 August 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	7.	Commentary Science and policy on endocrine disrupters must not be mixed: a reply to a “common sense” intervention by toxicology journal editors Åke Bergman, Anna-Maria Andersson, Georg Becher, Martin van den Berg, Bruce Blumberg, Poul Bjerregaard, Carl-Gustaf Bornehag, Riana Bornman, Ingvar Brandt, Jayne V Brian, Stephanie C Casey, Paul A Fowler, Heloise Frouin, Linda C Giudice, Taisen Iguchi, Ulla Hass, Susan Jobling, Anders Juul, Karen A Kidd, Andreas Kortenkamp, Monica Lind, Olwenn V Martin, Derek Muir, Roseline Ochieng, Nicolas Olea, Leif Norrgren, Erik Ropstad, Peter S Ross, Christina Rudén, Martin Scheringer et al. Environmental Health 2013, 12:69 (27 August 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| 1 comment
	8.	Research Prevalence of bovine genital campylobacteriosis and trichomonosis of bulls in northern Nigeria Hassan M Mai, Peter C Irons, Junaidu Kabir, Peter N Thompson Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2013, 55:56 (9 August 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	9.	Research *DDT and pyrethroid resistance in Anopheles arabiensis* from South Africa** Luisa Nardini, Riann N Christian, Nanette Coetzer, Lizette L Koekemoer Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:229 (8 August 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary We assessed the detoxification enzymes associated with permethrin resistance in An. arabiensis using microarray technology. This was compared with data obtained from another pyrethroid resistant strain in which detoxification enzymes conferred resistance to deltamethrin. These differences were compared and discussed. Image: Volcano plot summarising microarray data obtained from resistant versus susceptible An. arabiensis.
	10.	Research Human rights abuses and collective resilience among sex workers in four African countries: a qualitative study Fiona Scorgie, Katie Vasey, Eric Harper, Marlise Richter, Prince Nare, Sian Maseko, Matthew F Chersich Globalization and Health 2013, 9:33 (26 July 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	11.	Research Culture, salience, and psychiatric diagnosis: exploring the concept of cultural congruence & its practical application Mohammed Abouelleil Rashed Philosophy, Ethics, and Humanities in Medicine 2013, 8:5 (16 July 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	12.	Research article Factors influencing specialist care referral of multidrug- and extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis patients in Gauteng/South Africa: a descriptive questionnaire-based study Deliwe Nkosi, Saskia Janssen, Xavier Padanilam, Rianna Louw, Colin N Menezes, Martin P Grobusch BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:268 (9 July 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	13.	Research article ‘Roll-your-own’ cigarette smoking in South Africa between 2007 and 2010 Olalekan A Ayo-Yusuf, Bukola G Olutola BMC Public Health 2013, 13:597 (24 June 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Although overall smoking prevalence and cigarette consumption have declined in South Africa, roll-your-own cigarette smoking has increased proportionally among existing smokers, and is particularly common in lower socio-economic groups.
	14.	Research article *Intraclonal genome diversity of Pseudomonas aeruginosa* clones CHA and TB** Oliver KI Bezuidt, Jens Klockgether, Sylvie Elsen, Ina Attree, Colin F Davenport, Burkhard Tümmler BMC Genomics 2013, 14:416 (22 June 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	15.	Research Spatial disaggregation of tick occurrence and ecology at a local scale as a preliminary step for spatial surveillance of tick-borne diseases: general framework and health implications in Belgium Valerie Obsomer, Marc Wirtgen, Annick Linden, Edwin Claerebout, Paul Heyman, Dieter Heylen, Maxime Madder, Jo Maris, Maude Lebrun, Wesley Tack, Laetitia Lempereur, Thierry Hance, Georges Van Impe Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:190 (22 June 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary This study highlights the interest of using spatial approaches and distribution at local level to disaggregate risk for ticks and associated diseases in a country where these received little attention. Image:Currently known distribution of Ixodes ricinus in Belgium.
	16.	Poster presentation P061: Early detection and successful control of vancomycin resistant Enterococcus faecium (VRE) outbreak in an academic hospital in Pretoria, South Africa RM Lekalakala, E Iewis, E Silberbauer Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control 2013, 2(Suppl 1):P61 (20 June 2013) Full text \| PDF
	17.	Research Ticks and associated pathogens collected from dogs and cats in Belgium Edwin Claerebout, Bertrand Losson, Christel Cochez, Stijn Casaert, Anne-Catherine Dalemans, Ann De Cat, Maxime Madder, Claude Saegerman, Paul Heyman, Laetitia Lempereur Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:183 (19 June 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A survey was conducted to detect ticks and tick-associated pathogens in dogs and cats in Belgium. Next to Ixodes spp., Dermacentor reticulatus was confirmed to be an indigenous parasite. Borrelia lusitaniae and Rickettsia helvetica were detected in Belgium for the first time. Image: Dermacentor reticulatus ticks, collected in the environment of a dog that was repeatedly infested with this species.
	18.	Research article *Phytochemical analysis and in-vitro* anti-African swine fever virus activity of extracts and fractions of Ancistrocladus uncinatus, Hutch and Dalziel (Ancistrocladaceae)** Folorunso O Fasina, Oyinlola O Olaokun, Olusola O Oladipo, Margaret M Fasina, Adesoji A Makinde, Livio Heath, Armanda DS Bastos BMC Veterinary Research 2013, 9:120 (19 June 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	19.	Research article In-vitro evaluation of selected Egyptian traditional herbal medicines for treatment of alzheimer disease Shereen K Ali, Ahmed R Hamed, Maha M Soltan, Usama M Hegazy, Esameldin E Elgorashi, Ibrahim A El-Garf, Ahmed A Hussein BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2013, 13:121 (30 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	20.	Review Opportunities and barriers to establishing a cell therapy programme in South Africa Carlo Jackson, Michael S Pepper Stem Cell Research & Therapy 2013, 4:54 (29 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Jackson and Pepper review the factors in favour of establishing a cell therapy programme in South Africa and the problems which would need to be overcome, such as lack of human resources and funding.
	21.	Research article Attenuation of oxidative stress in U937 cells by polyphenolic-rich bark fractions of Burkea africana and Syzygium cordatum Werner Cordier, Mary Gulumian, Allan Cromarty, Vanessa Steenkamp BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2013, 13:116 (28 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	22.	Research article A novel transient structure with phylogenetic implications found in ratite spermatids Lizette du Plessis, John T Soley BMC Evolutionary Biology 2013, 13:104 (26 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	23.	Research article *Antimicrobial activity and cytotoxicity of triterpenes isolated from leaves of Maytenus undata* (Celastraceae)** Tsholofelo Mokoka, Lyndy McGaw, Ladislaus Mdee, Victor Bagla, Ezekiel Iwalewa, Jacobus Eloff BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2013, 13:111 (20 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	24.	Research article Evaluation of pharmacological activities, cytotoxicity and phenolic composition of four Maytenus species used in southern African traditional medicine to treat intestinal infections and diarrhoeal diseases Aroke Ahmed, Lyndy J McGaw, Jacobus N Eloff BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2013, 13:100 (11 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	25.	Research article Evaluation of the inhibition of carbohydrate hydrolysing enzymes, antioxidant activity and polyphenolic content of extracts of ten African Ficus species (Moraceae) used traditionally to treat diabetes Oyinlola O Olaokun, Lyndy J McGaw, Jacobus N Eloff, Vinny Naidoo BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2013, 13:94 (4 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed