Aim: Storage stability of carotenoid pigment (extracellular and intracellular) extracted from Rhodotorula minuta grown in Malt Yeast Extract Broth (MYEB), coconut water and rice was studied for a period of 15 days at ambient temperature (29°C) and refrigeration temperature i.e. 4...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/30967
Aims: To investigate and compare the antibacterial effect of Curcuma longa with Zingiber officinale rhizome ethanolic extracts against five bacterial species which include three gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Proteus mirabilis) and two gram-po...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/31551
Aims: This study is aimed to explore the potential of endophytic bacterial population of Ophioglossum reticulatum L., a pharmacologically important perennial fern, for production of antimicrobial compounds. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in the Microbiology...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/31923
Shwikar Abdel Salam Ahmed, Marwa Ahmed Meheissen, Hanan Galal Azouz, Mona Hamdy Ashry, Yara Safwat Roshdy, Hala Abdelaty Gad & Ahmed Elsayed Ibrahim·Microbiology Research Journal International·2017
Background and Aims: The pathogenesis of Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) is still controversial. The aim of the present study was to investigate the presence and to identify the species and the antimicrobial sensitivity of Candida present in stool of autistic children. Subjects...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/32117
Aims: This study evaluated the microbiological quality of a locally brewed alcoholic beverage (pito). Therefore, bacteria and fungi present in the pito samples were examined. Study Design: This was a cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Science Labora...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/31623
Lem Edith Abongwa, Anthony Kebira Nyamache, Nantia Akono, Stanley Sunjo, Vera Nange, Hebert Balan, Fokunang Charles, Judith Torimiro & Paul Okemo·Microbiology Research Journal International·2017
Aims: Hepatotoxicity and anaemia are relevant adverse effects of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) and can cause interruption of therapy and death. However, there is dearth of information on hepatotoxicity and anaemia co-morbidity especially in rural areas. The aim of...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/31011
1,3-propanediol (1,3-PD) is an important chemical material and can be used as monomer to produce polyesters, polyethers and polyurethanes. Its biosynthetic method arouses our more and more interests. In this study, 1,3-PD was produced from crude glycerol through the fermentation...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/31280
Background: Human parvovirus B19 (HPV-B19) is a member of the Parvoviridae family. Children with thalassemia can acquire HPV-B19 through blood transfusions and through contact with other children with infection. The aim of this study was to detect the prevalence of HPV-B19 infect...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/31263
Abdelhakim Bouyahya, Youssef Bakri, Abdeslam Et- Touys, Aya Khouchlaa, Amina El Yahyaoui El Idrissi, Jamal Abrini & Nadia Dakka·Microbiology Research Journal International·2017
Aims: Evaluation of antibacterial and antioxidant activities of essential oils extracted from Salvia officinalis, Mentha viridis, Eucalyptus globulus and Myrtus communis from Ouezzane province. Study Design: In vitro evaluation of antibacterial and antioxidant activities of medic...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/30073
Aim: To ascertain the impact of Rigwash oil spill ‘dispersant’ on the biodegradation of crude oil. Study Design: The study employs experimental design and statistical analysis of data and interpretation. Place and Duration of Study: The water sample for the study was collected fr...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/30857