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The protective effects of Telfairia occidentalis on potassium bromate induced hepatotoxicity in adult Wistar rats
(African Science Publications, 2020-07-09)
Potassium bromate (KBrO3) used widely in foods have been classified as known human carcinogen with various complications associated with its use. Telfairia occidentalis is a medicinal plant with a number of pharmacological ...
Statistical augmentation of thermostable Superoxide dismutase (SOD) production from Bacillus licheniformis SPB-13 of Himalayan ranges
(African Journal of Biological Sciences, 2020-04-06)
Background: Aging is a natural phenomenon in all organisms. The pace of aging and related manifestations depends on balance of formation and dismutation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the cell. Superoxide dismutase ...
Autophagic processes of normal and malignant metabolic pathways
(African Journal of Biological Sciences, 2019-07-08)
Autophagy is a cellular process that maintains the homeostasis of the normal cell, but autophagic dysfunction is associated with human diseases, such as cancer. In normal cells, the initial signal to form auto-phagosomes ...
Genetic and environmental factors in skin color determination
(African Journal of Biological Sciences, 2019-04-12)
The origin of skin color has been significantly a discussion of importance among human biology scientists, anthropologists and others interested in evolution of human skin color. Experience was done to chimpanzee and other ...
Comparison of the phytochemicals and antimicrobial activity of leaf extracts of Calotropis procera, Momordica charantia and Allium ascalonicum
(African Journal of Biological Sciences, 2020-04-06)
The emergence of new infectious diseases, resurgence of several infections that appeared to have been controlled and the increase in bacterial resistance has led to the need for studies directed towards the development of ...
Characterization of bacteria isolated from rumen substrates of goat (Capra aegagrus hircus)
(African Journal of Biological Sciences, 2020-04-06)
Studies on microorganisms associated with rumen substrates of goat (Capra aegagrus hircus) were done through aerobic and anaerobic fermentation for a period of 12 days. Microscopic, biochemical and molecular identification ...
Population structure, fecundity and morphological characteristics of M. vollenhovenii (Herklots, 1857) on lower volta river basin channel, Ghana
(African Journal of Biological Sciences, 2019-01-16)
Population structure, fecundity and morphological characteristics of M. vollenhovenii were studied around Lower Volta River, Ghana subject to dirt of information on this prawn species around the study location. The most ...
Comparative cytomorphometry of red blood cells of some fishes
(African Journal of Biological Sciences, 2019-01-16)
This study aims to compare the size of the red blood cells of different freshwater fishes to gain knowledge of their activity. In this study, 11 different freshwater fishes of four different order like Siluriformes, ...
Explaining the benefits of human genome patent
(African Journal of Biological Sciences, 2019-04-12)
Gene patenting has been facing backlash for decades now. Even Michael Crichton, science fiction novelist, as joined the bandwagon speaking against gene patent.1 Such hostility towards patents, the professional interests ...
Bacteriological quality of kunu-zaki sold on the streets of owerri metropolis, Nigeria
(African Journal of Biological Sciences, 2019-01-16)
Kunu-zaki is a nourishing non-alcoholic beverage widely consumed in Nigeria. There is no standardized method for its preparation thus production practices differ amongst retailers. This study was undertaken to evaluate the ...