Total Colony Counts of Some Microorganisms in Soil Samples Exposed to Electromagnetic Radiations from Mobile Phones Effect of electromagnetic radiations (EMR) from mobile phones on some soil bacterial (Bacillus, Micrococcus, Staphylococcus, Corynebacterium and Enterococcus) and f...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/14860
Fluorescent Detection of Specific DNA Sequences Related to Toxoplasma gondii Based on Magnetic Fluorescent Nanoparticles Fe3O4/CdTe Biosensor Magnetic fluorescent nanoparticles (Fe3O4/CdTe) were prepared in this work and applied for Toxoplasma gondii DNA detection. First, CdTe qu...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/15254
Synthesis, Characterization and Screening of Some Schiff Bases as Potential Antimicrobial Agents Schiff bases derived from 4-amino antipyrene were prepared, and IR and NMR spectral analysis characterized their structure. The Schiff bases produced were (1) 4-((4-chlorobenzylidine...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/3613
Evaluation of the Changes in Some Liver Function and Haematological Parameters in MSG Fed Rats The effect of Monosodium glutamate (MSG) was evaluated on hepatic functions and haematological parameters in adult Wistar albino rats. The rats were randomly assigned into four (4) grou...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/15433
Aims: To find out role of insulin, homeostasis model assessment for insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) with lipid profile test in evaluation of cardiovascular disease risk in thyroid disorder patients. Study Design: An analytical case control study. Place and Duration of Study: Departm...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/14967
Diversity of Globins in Myxobacteria Globins are heme proteins that are capable of reversible oxygen binding. All globins can be classified into three families: the M (myoglobin-like), S (sensor) and T (truncated) globins. M and S globins exhibit the canonical 3/3 α-helical fold...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/15532
Aim: The study is to investigate the impact of Costus afer methanolic stem extract on lipid metabolic profiles and bilirubin levels in alcohol-induced liver cirrhosis progression in rats. Materials and Methods: Male wistar strain albino rats were randomly divided into five groups...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/14577
Clostridium thermocellum Cel5L – Cloning and Characterization of a New, Thermostable GH5 Cellulase Aims: Clostridium thermocellum is a thermophilic, anaerobic bacterium that ferments cellulose and produces ethanol. While many of the predicted cellulases have been characterize...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/15199
Aims: Aqueous extract of Grewia mollis stem bark was analyzed for its phytochemical constituents and mineral elements. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biochemistry, University of Jos, Jos, between June 2013 and July 2013. Methodology: The phytochemical screening and mi...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/14162
Aim: To assess the toxicological and histopathological effects of feed formulated with catfish (Clarias gariepinus) exposed to palm kernel oil (PKO) biodiesel on kidney in albino rat. Study Design: Randomized experimental controlled study Place and Duration of Study: The study wa...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/15169