Search results for "Algeria"

Genomic characterization of Algerian Guelmoise cattle and their genetic relationship with other North African populations inferred from SNP genotypin…

2018

International audience; Understanding between and within-breeds genetic variability is essential in the choice of conservation management decisions for threatened populations. In this study we assessed the genetic diversity of the Algerian Guelmoise cattle (GUE) by analyzing data on 24 GUE individuals genotyped for the Illumina BovineSNP50 BeadChipv2. We also provided a detailed description of the population structure of GUE using comparisons with 23 worldwide cattle populations, selected as being representative of African, South European and indicine populations, in addition to four North African populations. We show that GUE is an admixed population which has strong genetic similarity to …

Nocardiose cérébrale et pulmonaire à Nocardia abscessus chez un patient algérien immunocompétent

2018

International audience; Nocardial brain abscess is often occurring in immunocompromised patients. It is uncommon in immunocompetent individuals. Here, the authors describe a case of cerebral and pulmonary nocardiosis mimicking a metastatic tumor in an apparently health 40-year-old Algerian male. The patient presented multiple brain abscess revealed by inaugural epileptic seizure. He was afebrile and presented with left hemiparesis. Staging imaging showed a nodular lung lesion in the apical segment of the right lower lobe. The patient underwent double craniotomy for resection of the lesion. Culture of the resected specimen isolated Nocardia abscessus. The patient was initially started on int…

Anthropoid versus strepsirhine status of the African Eocene primates Algeripithecus and Azibius: craniodental evidence.

2009

Recent fossil discoveries have demonstrated that Africa and Asia were epicentres for the origin and/or early diversification of the major living primate lineages, including both anthropoids (monkeys, apes and humans) and crown strepsirhine primates (lemurs, lorises and galagos). Competing hypotheses favouring either an African or Asian origin for anthropoids rank among the most hotly contested issues in paleoprimatology. The Afrocentric model for anthropoid origins rests heavily on the >45 Myr old fossil Algeripithecus minutus from Algeria, which is widely acknowledged to be one of the oldest known anthropoids. However, the phylogenetic position of Algeripithecus with respect to other p…

National & International UID Portfolio

2014

In this survey, starting from the research activities carried out by the LAAC - Laboratory of Archaeology and Architecture of the Granada city, special focus is placed on the reconstruction of one of the most emblematic and symbolic buildings of the Algerian culture, the mosque and the minaret of the City of Mansoura (Tlemcen): starting from a photographic campaign that was also conducted remotely, it has been assumed to rebuilt virtually partially destroyed building as a symbol and a memory of its ancient splendour.

Une littérature pour ne pas oublier : La littérature algérienne, une écriturede témoignage et de combat pour l’Indépendance

2004

Isolation and characterization of hydrocarbonoclastic bacteria from Algerian coast

2017

Backgrounds The contamination of marine environments by hydrocarbons represents a global concern with consequences on ecosystems and human health. The removal of HC by physical and/or chemical methods is expensive and disrespectful of the environment. The use of HC degrading bacteria is a good alternative for environmental remediation (bioremediation). Objectives The Algerian coastline is exposed to several types of pollutions, including hydrocarbons. The aim was to explore the bioremediation potential of its contaminated harbors for the first time. Methods To identify the hydrocarbon degrading bacteria seawater samples were collected in Sidi fredj harbor (Algeria) and used to enrichment cu…

L'émergence du référentiel marchand dans la tarification des cliniques privées algériennes : privatisation du financement et changement de paradigme

2021

La convergence tarifaire participe à la privatisation progressive du système de santé algérien amorcée depuis la fin des années 80. Le passage d’une logique de gratuité à une logique marchande pour accéder aux soins représente un bouleversement pour les patients. Afin d’appréhender la formation des tarifs dans le secteur de l’hospitalisation privée, nous avons mixé une enquête qualitative par entretiens semi-directifs auprès de 16 fondateurs de cliniques privées et l’administration d’un questionnaire auprès de 40 médecins permanents de ces cliniques disposant d’une activité à plein temps. Nos résultats montrent que l’absence d’une grille officielle de tarification des prestations de soins a…

Implication of corticotropic hormone axis in eating behaviour pattern in obese and type 2 diabetic participants.

2015

In Algeria, eating behaviour has been increasingly deviated from its traditional Mediterranean diet to modern fast food style. The present study examines the interactions between eating behaviour pattern (EBP), corticotropic hormone axis and the metabolic syndrome. Our Algerian population cohort comprised of 410 participants (130 obese, 170 type 2 diabetics and 110 healthy participants). The EBP was evaluated by the Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire test. The anthropometric and metabolic parameters (glucose, TAG, HDL, LDL and cholesterol) and the concentrations of hormones (insulin, adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH), cortisol and growth hormone) were determined by biometrics, spectrophotom…

CD36 AA genotype is associated with decreased lipid taste perception in young obese, but not lean, children.

2015

Obesity is an alarming threat for all age groups, including children. Fat overconsumption is one of the factors that directly influences this pathology. Recent studies have suggested that a common variant in the CD36 gene, that is, single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) rs1761667-A allele, that reduces CD36 expression, associates with high oral fat detection thresholds in some obese subjects. The objective was to assess fatty acid sensitivity in relation to CD36 SNP in young lean and obese children. We studied lingual detection thresholds for emulsions, containing oleic acid, in Algerian children (n=116, age=8±0.5 years) who were divided into two groups: obese (n=57; body mass index (BMI) z-s…

Caries and dental fluorosis in a western Saharan population of refugee children

2008

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between dental fluorosis and dental caries among western Saharan refugee children. The western Saharan child population is characterized by adverse living conditions, an unbalanced diet, poor oral hygiene habits, and a concentration of fluoride in the drinking water of around 2 p.p.m. (2 mg l(-1)). A sample consisting of 360 children, 6-7 yr of age, and 212 children, 11-13 yr of age, was obtained from four refugee camps (Smara, Awsard, El-Aaiun, and 27-February) situated in the vicinity of Tindouf (southern Algeria). The children were examined using the World Health Organization criteria for caries diagnosis and Dean's index for fluo…