Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a multifaceted group of neurodevelopmental disorders. Gastrointestinal problems are commonly reported in children with autism and may correlate with autism severity. A recent study reported that Sutterella species were frequently foun...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/37988
Nicole Prisca Nieko Dangui Makaya, Nathalie Kouadio Guessennd, Karine Manzan Kossia Gba, Valérie Gbonon, Bertin Konan Tiekoura, Abalé Anatole Toty, Joel Eric Tahou, Simon-Pierre Assavon Nguetta & Mireille Dosso·Microbiology Research Journal International·2017
Aims: Objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of clinical Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains expressing antibiotic resistance mechanisms of the family of β-lactams, aminoglycosides and fluoroquinolones in Abidjan. Study Design: It is a retrospective study. Place of St...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/37853
Globally, non-dairy products are fast gaining acceptability comparable to dairy products in order to satisfy certain individuals with dietary limitations. Natural food additives such as ginger and garlic are preferable to chemically synthesized food additives and flavour enhancer...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/37699
A biofilm is any group of microorganism in which cells stick to each other on a surface. While forming these biofilms microorganisms excrete out extracellular polymeric substances and form a film like structure around them. These extracellular polymeric substance are generally co...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/36935
Background: Antimicrobial resistance poses great threats to the treatment and eradication of pathogenic microbes. An increasing number of infectious diseases are now becoming difficult to treat in the developing world, but the root of the problems is vaguely known. Aims: This stu...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/34812
Anthony John Dadah, Eugene Ifeanyi Ikeh, Grace Ayanbimpe, Samuel Olatunbosun Omotainse, Peter Matakai Dede & Augustine Chinyere Igweh·Microbiology Research Journal International·2017
A survey of animal trypanosomosis in Kaura LGA of Kaduna State was undertaken. Blood samples were collected from 635 animals in five Districts of the LGA. The blood samples collected from different species comprising of 424 cattle, 131 sheep and 80 goats. The samples were examine...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/35438
This research aimed to purify and immobilize chitinase from Alternaria infectoria and to study its biochemical characteristics for biotechnological applications. Chitinase (EC. 3. 2. 1. 14) was purified by ammonium sulphate precipitation, DEAE-cellulose and then Sephadex G-200 wi...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/36263
Agro-industrial wastes are generated during the industrial processing of agricultural crops. Agro-industrial wastes are estimated to over 30% of worldwide agricultural productivity every year. The main aim of this study is improve of protein content and nutritional value of agro-...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/36125
Aims: To test the efficacy of Tetracera scandens (L.) Merr. and Aleurites moluccana (L.) Wiild. methanolic leaf extracts on the inhibition of quorum sensing-dependent pigmentation of Chromobacterium violaceum. Study design: In-vitro quorum sensing inhibition design was conducted...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/37450
Over the past few years, lactic acid bacteria (LAB) have received extensive consideration as probiotics. Probiotics concepts have gained so much of popularity and extend from traditional dairy products to a profitable market of probiotic health supplements and functional foods. P...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/37299