Aims: To investigate the prevalence and molecular diversity of ESBL producing E. coli isolates from children with suspected cases of diarrhea, in Nasarawa South, senatorial zone, Nigeria Study Design: Investigative study. Place and Duration of Study: Nasarawa South Senatorial Di...
Fusaric acid (FA) is a phytotoxin compound produced by many Fusarium species including F. proliferatum. The virulence of F. proliferatum depends on FA production. In the present study, the effect of FA on rice seed germination and seedlings growth through F. proliferatum inoculat...
Aim: To identify some activators of peroxidase from the peel of watermelon in the oxidation of guaiacol. Study Design: In vitro enzyme assay. Place and Duration of Study: This study was done in the Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Ambrose Alli University, Ekp...
Aims: The study aimed to investigate and document the presence of qnr genes in S. typhi isolated from stool samples of patients suspected of having typhoid fever at the National Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Department...
Temperature is one of the factors that can affect the maturity of the gonads in fish. This study aims to find out what is the best temperature for maturation of broodstock to prepare G5 transgenic mutiara catfish broodstock that are ready to hatch based on gonado somatic index (G...
The innovative CRISPR-Cas9 system, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2020, has altered genetic manipulation, allowing researchers to better understand human illnesses. The CRISPR/Cas system, or "genetic scissors," developed by Nobel laureates Emmanuelle Charpentie...
This research was conducted in Hatchery Building 4, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Padjadjaran University. The purpose of this experiment was to obtain the optimal ratio of snail flour mixture and commercial feed (Hi Pro Vite 781) to support growth, feed efficiency rat...
Intensive environmental exploitation by Man has led to the emergence of a key sector – mining sector which, to a very great extent has been undertaken for its economic benefits. Inspite of the beneficial aspect of the sector, it produces hazardous wastes, causing various degrees...
Aims: This research work leverages the possibility and potential of an RNS-dibase table to generate the sequence primer and colour space for successful SOLiD sequencing. This design is flexible as compared with its binary counterpart and also presents a quaternary approach to SOL...
Amir Ullah, Ali Raza Arif, Muhammad Hammad Yasin, Muhammad Moaz Zubair, Muhammad Salman, Mahrukh Ghulam Mustafa, Sumbal Khalid, Urooj Bashir & Muhammad Usman·Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering·2024
The appearance of more notorious and invincible rust fungi strains and wheat species made several varieties more vulnerable to different kinds of diseases. Fusarium head blight, leaf spotting diseases, root diseases, and recently wheat blast emerging in South America, Bangladesh,...
Nelson J. Nwankwo, Joel Paul, Shangshikmwa K. Gaknung, Timloh Fakdul, Mercy O. Simon, Dinci T. Davou, Mary M. Mankilik, Richard J. Kutshik, Bitrus Yakubu & Ishaya Y. Longdet·Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering·2024
Aim: This study investigates mutations at codon 540 in the dihydropteroate synthetase (540dhps) gene that may confer resistance to sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine treatment by Plasmodium falciparum in Jos. Study Design: The research employs a cross-sectional study design. Place and Dur...
Staphylococcus aureus is a major human pathogen responsible for a wide range of clinical infections, including bacteremia, infective endocarditis, osteoarticular infections, skin and soft tissue infections, pleuropulmonary infections, and device-related infections. This study aim...
This study aimed to assess the genetic diversity of collected tomato germplasm using Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers. The relationship between genetic diversity estimates and germplasm collections is important to facilitate effective germplasm collection, evaluati...
Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) presents a substantial worldwide health challenge due to its aggressive behavior and resistance to standard treatments, resulting in high mortality rates. Epigenetic changes, notably DNA hypermethylation, are pivotal in OSCC development as they...
Many years ago, scientists keenly absorbed and paid attention to the Cytoplasmic genes and nucleus Chromosomes. In this era, Scientists also focused on the nucleus chromosomes since 1965. There are a lot of things that are fortunately or unfortunately neglected by the scientific...