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Free Radicals Scavenging and Neuroprotective Effects of Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Combretum zenkeri Leaf

C. O. Ujowundu, C. U. Ogbonna, G. N. Okwu & C. S. AIisi · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Combretum zenkeri is a small tree found in the tropical West Africa that has been applied by locals in the treatment of arthritic and other inflammatory diseases. This study investigated the free radical scavenging activities of ethanolic leaf extract of C. zenkeri against nitric...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/14039

Current Status of Glossina Population Ecology

Samuel N. Okiwelu, M. Aline E. Noutcha & Nwamaka O. Akpodiete · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Background: Vector control remains the most visible method for large scale control of trypanosomiasis; there is a lack of suitable prophylactic drugs and vaccines against trypanosomiases and chemotherapeutic agents remain too expensive and dangerous for most people in endemic are...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/14314

Robert’s Syndrome in an 8 Month Infant

Ahmadipour Shokoufeh, Mohsenzadeh Azam, Shahkarami Kourosh & Mohamadzadeh Sajad · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Background: Robert’s syndrome is an extremely rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder. The Gene of this syndrome is located on chromosome 8 and it is characterized by craniofacial anomalies and deformity in the limbs. Upper limbs are more involved compared to lower parts. In ma...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/13555

Methane Cycling Microbial Communities in Natural and Drained Sites of Taldom Peatland, Moscow Region, Russia

Irina Kravchenko, Anna Kizilova, Ekaterina Menko & Andrey Sirin · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: Drainage of peatlands is known to decrease overall CH4 emission, but the effect on methane cycling microbes is poorly described. For this reason we aimed to reveal the differences in methanogenic and methanotrophic communities between pristine peatlands and its counterpart...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/14978

The Brain Cholinergic System in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Giancarlo Pepeu, Cristina Grossi & Fiorella Casamenti · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

The neurodegenerative diseases are characterized by a progressive process of neuronal and myelin breakdown resulting in changes in the morphology and function of neurons and their death. The damage and death of the neurons is associated with an inflammatory response which involve...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/14623

In vitro Development of Chimeric Bovine Embryos Created by Combining a Single Blastomere of SCNT Embryos with an IVF Embryo

Daisaku Iwamoto, Chiaki Takahashi, Tatsuya Nakano, Ahmad. R. Al Himaidi, Masao Kishi & Kazuhiro Saeki · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

In this study, we produced chimeric embryos from a single blastomere of somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) bovine embryo and in-vitro fertilized (IVF) bovine embryo, and examined the rate of blastocyst development and the contribution of the SCNT blastomere to the blastocyst in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/14839

Time-kill Study of Ethyl Acetate Extract of Stinging Nettle on Bacillus subtilis subsp. spizizenii ATCC CRM-6633 Strain NRS 231

Amir Modarresi Chahardehi, Darah Ibrahim, Shaida Fariza Sulaiman & Leila Mousavi · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: This work investigated the antibacterial activity of selected ethyl acetate extract of Urtica dioica against Bacillus subtilis subsp. spizizenii ATCC® CRM-6633™ Strain NRS 231 (subtilin producer) based on the time-kill approach. Also for further study, the effects of the et...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/13571

An Appraisal of Introduced African Catfish Clarias gariepinus (Burchell 1822) in India: Invasion and Risks

A. K. Singh, Abubakar Ansari, Sharad C. Srivastava & Vinoy Kumar Shrivastava · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Production trend, food and feeding, reproduction and distribution of clandestinely introduced African catfish Clarias gariepinus was studied in 419 grow out ponds. Hybrid African catfish was found more popular owing to its fast growth and because of recycling it with chicken and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/13375

Threats to Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus murghi) in Deva Vatala National Park, District Bhimber, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan

Faraz Akrim, Muhammad Siddique Awan, Tariq Mahmood, Muhammad Zubair Anjum, Siddiqa Qasim, Jehanzeb Khalid, Durr-e-Shahwar . & Shaista Andleeb · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aim: The aim of this study was to document threats to Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus murghi). Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted in Deva Vatala National Park, Bhimber Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan from May 2010 to June 2011. Methodology: The data on threats t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/9596

Analysis of Stress Responsive Genes in Capsicum for Salinity Responses

Vaibhav Kumar Maurya, R. Srinivasan, E. Nalini, N. Ramesh & K. M. Gothandam · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: This study is an endeavor to gain proper understanding about salt tolerance mechanism in plants; an attempt was made to characterize the differential expression of stress responsive genes, sodium potassium content proline content in three capsicum cultivars having different...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/14107

Spatial Distribution of Pterocarpus erinaceus Poir. (Fabaceae) Natural Stands in the Sudanian and Sudano-Guinean Zones of West Africa: Gradient Distribution and Productivity Variation across the Five Ecological Zones of Togo

Segla Kossi Novinyo, Adjonou Kossi, Rabiou Habou, Radji Abdou Raoufou, Kokutse Adzo Dzifa, Bationo Babou André, Mahamane Ali, Nestor Sokpon & Kokou Kouami · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: This study aims to analyze the structure of some populations and the natural regeneration potentials of Pterocarpus erinaceus Poir. According to the environmental conditions, taking into account the 5 ecological zones of Togo. Especially, it aims to: (i) Describe the geogra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/14771

Woody Species Diversity and Structure of Parkia biglobosa Jacq. Dong Parklands in the Sudanian Zone of Togo (West Africa)

Essotèbèmime Padakale, Wouyo Atakpama, Marra Dourma, Kangbéni Dimobe, Kpérkouma Wala, Kudzo A. Guelly & Koffi Akpagana · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: This study aims at assessing the impact of land use on woody species diversity and the structure of Parkia biglobosa parklands in the Sudanian zone of Togo. Place and Duration of Study: Fieldworks were carried out in April 2013 and data analysis were realized in August 2014...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/14105