Aims: Caseins are among the main milk proteins that determine many of its properties. Bovine kappa-casein (CSN3) is associated with the qualitative composition of milk, as well as with the quality of cheese obtained from this milk. The rs43703016 single-nucleotide substitution (g...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2019/v32i430090
Aims: Improper utilization and disposal of pig faeces in pig farms have been a great concern due to their hazards and risks they constitute to the environment. This situation calls for effective utilization of pig Feces for fish feed. This project was designed to provide informat...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2019/v32i430089
The phytochemical screening of Terminalia avicennoids was carried out using qualitative method to determine the bioactive compounds present in the plant root, stem and leave extracts. Cooled Maceration method was used for the extraction. Hundred grams (100 g) of each powder was...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2019/v32i330088
Edmund Richard Egbe, Augusta Chinyere Nsonwu-Anyanwu, Sunday Jeremiah Offor, Chinyere Adanna Opara Usoro & Maise Henrietta Etukudo·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2019
Aim: Heavy metal (HM) content of some vegetables in the vicinity of a cement factory can be a useful index for assessment of HM contamination of the environment associated with cement production. Study Design: This cross sectional study was conducted at the United Cement Company...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2019/v32i330087
A. J. Alhassan, I. U. Muhammad, M. S. Sule, M. A. Dangambo, A. M. Gadanya, Y. Umar, Misbahu A. Dangambo, A. Mohammed & M. Syed·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2019
Correlational study and evaluation of pollution indices of toxic metals distribution in soil and crops of a population are imperative for assessing the risk of chronic diseases associated with these metals. Correlational analysis for the distribution of; lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd),...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2019/v32i330086
Oladayo E. Apalowo, Oladayo J. Areola, Gbenga S. Ogunleye, Ayodeji S. Odukoya & Olusegun O. Babalola·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2019
Aim: The study investigated the possible risks associated with gastrointestinal ulcer disease by evaluating the biochemical response of three body organs; heart, kidney and liver, in gastric ulcerated rats. Methodology: Twenty male wistar albino rats were used in the study. Gastr...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2019/v32i330085
Barnabas Mudde, Dora C. Kilalo, Florence M’mogi Olubayo, Godfrey Asea, Andrew Kiggundu, Daniel Bomet Kwemoi & Douglas Watuku Miano·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2019
In Uganda, the severe Maize lethal necrosis (MLN) disease, which threatens subsistence maize production is caused by co-infection of maize plants with Maize chlorotic mottle virus (MCMV) and Sugarcane mosaic virus (SCMV). However, there is no information about natural hosts of ML...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2019/v32i330084
Ekaterina V. Baibakova, Elena E. Nefedjeva, Małgorzata Suska-Malawska, Mateusz Wilk, Galina A. Sevriukova & Vladimir F. Zheltobriukhov·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2019
The establishment of safe and effective methods for controlling fungal diseases is an urgent issue in agriculture and forestry. Fungicide research has provided a wide range of products with new modes of action. Extensive use of these compounds in agriculture enhances public anxie...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2019/v32i330083
Noor Abduhaleem, Aliyu Mamuda, Tijjani Mustapha, Roslaini Abd Majid, Leslie Than Thian Lung & Ngah Zasmy Unyah·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2019
Background and Aim: Highly sensitive and specific diagnostic assay for the detection of Strongyloides is needed due to the intermittent and low concentration of eggs, larvae and adult worms that can be found in a faecal specimen. In some cases, repeated sampling of the faecal spe...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2019/v32i230082
Sharif Alhassan Abdullahi, Ngah Zasmy Unyah, Noshariza Nordin, Rusliza Basir, Wana, Mohammed Nasir, Ashraf, Ahmad Alapid, Yahaya Hassan, Tijjani, Mustapha & Roslaini Abd Majid·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2019
The status of toxoplasmosis management is challenged by drug intolerance, compromised efficacy and potential development of drug resistance. However, currently, there are very limited targets on T. gondii that serve as the site of action of current medications. This review aimed...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2019/v32i230081