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Comparative Study of the Fatty Acid Profiles of Vegetable Oil Brands Consumed in Nigeria

O. B. Ajayi & O. I. Malachi · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2015

Aims: Since techniques employed in refining can reduce the fatty acid nutritional value of edible oil, the fatty acid profile of most widely consumed oil brands in Nigeria were comparatively analyzed. Study Design: The fatty acid profile of oil samples were analyzed using gas chr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2015/15703

Biodeinking of Photocopier Waste Paper Effluent by Fungal Cellulase under Solid State Fermentation

M. M. Roushdy · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2015

Aims: In this study, the purified cellulase was examined for its ability to deink the photocopier waste paper effluent and the application of enzymatic deinking improved ink removal. Study Design: OFAT (One Factor At a Time). Place and Duration of Study: Medical Labs Department o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2015/15378

Optimum Plant Density for Maximizing Yield of Six Inbreds and their F1 Crosses of Maize (Zea mays L.)

A. M. M. Al-Naggar, R. Shabana, M. M. M. Atta & T. H. Al-Khalil · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2015

One of the reasons Egypt do not achieve very high maize crop yield is that cultivars used commercially are bred and grown under low plant density (ca 20,000 plants/ fed; one fed= 4200 m2).  Therefore, the objective of the present study was to identify maize genotypes of tolerance...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2015/15118

Evaluation of Tobacco Industrial Wastewater for Genotoxic Characteristics on Allium cepa L. Root Cell Mitosis

Adenike A. Akinsemolu, Cyril C. Nwangburuka & Kayode O. Ogunwenmo · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2015

Due to increased environmental and toxicological problems originating from the release of toxic contaminants in the environment, it has become obvious that cheaper and reliable methods of evaluating genotoxicity of these contaminants are needed. Hence, the effect of industrial ef...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2015/15203

Current Global Status of Dengue Diagnostics

Miranda D. Smith & Azliyati Azizan · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2014

Aims: Dengue Virus is a re-emerging infectious disease that is transmitted through mosquitos. Dengue is a significant health concern because of the number of people it affects globally. Clinical diagnosis of dengue is not possible because the symptoms are similar to other febrile...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2015/14505

Identification of microRNAs Involved in mTOR Nutrient Signaling during Adipocyte Differentiation

Theresa Kaeuferle, Andrea Osswald, Katrin K. Fleischmann, Philipp Pagel, Julia V. Frowein, Susanne Krauss- Etschmann & Adelbert A. Roscher · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2014

Aims: In this study, we specifically aimed at identifying distinct miRNAs that are governing nutrient-driven adipogenesis via the mTOR pathway. Methodology: The murine pre-adipocyte cell line 3T3-L1 was differentiated in the presence and absence of mTOR inhibitor rapamycin. MiRNA...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2015/14250

Mushroom Biotechnology in Nigeria–implications for Food Security, Environment and Public Health, A Review

U. K. Asemota, V. A. Etim, O. E. Okereke, S. Abubakar & G. H. Ogbadu · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2014

Mushroom biotechnology is one of the three aspects of mushroom science which has to do with mushroom products and involves the application of the principles of fermentation technology, mushroom biology/microbiology and bioprocess. It is the application of modern biotechnology in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2015/14197

Biodegradation and Detoxification of Bisphenol-A by Filamentous Fungi Screened from Nature

A. Fouda, A. M. A. Khalil, H. H. El-Sheikh, E. M. Abdel-Rhaman & A. H. Hashem · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2014

Aims: This study demonstrated obtaining fungal isolates able to degrade and reduce the toxicity of Bisphenol-A (BPA). Study Design: Soils enclosed by; gas stations, paint industries, and pesticides wastes, Cairo, Egypt, will be used for fungal isolation. BPA will be utilized as a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2015/13959

Evaluation of Ten Elite Nigerian Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Cultivars for Somatic Embryogenesis and Regeneration Potentials

F. A. Nkaa, E. E. Ene-Obong, N. J. Taylor, C. M. Fauquet & C. N. Egesi · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2014

Development of an efficient regeneration system is one of the basic requirements for cassava genetic transformation. Ten elite Nigerian cassava cultivars consisting of seven improved genotypes and three local landraces were evaluated for their ability to produce somatic embryos i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2015/13837

Molecular Characterization of Spirogyra from Northern Thailand Using Inter Simple Sequence Repeat (ISSR) Markers

Pheravut Wongsawad, Yuwadee Peerapornpisal & Chalobol Wongsawad · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2014

Aims: This study is aimed at determining the molecular identification and genetic relationships of Spirogyra collected from northern Thailand using the genotyping of ISSR markers. Study Design: The 13 Spirogyra specimens in northern Thailand will be investigated by profiling the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2015/13875

Norfloxacin Promotes Generation of “Spider-like” Formations and SOS Response Induction in Escherichia coli K-12 Macrocolony Biofilms in a Regime below of Sub-inhibitory Concentrations

J. M. Gómez Gómez · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2014

Quinolones are an important kind of antibiotics employed in the treatment of clinical relevant bacterial infections. It is well known that quinolones causes DNA damage inducing the SOS response system of DNA repair. Many ideas about the effect of these antibiotics on bacterial ph...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2015/15200

Ecological Study of Carduus pycnocephalus L. Weed and Associated Species in Hamedan Province, Iran

Mehdi Heidarian, Sayed Mohammad Masoumi & Morteza Atri · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2014

Slender thistle is one of the species of Asteraceae. It is native to: In the Mediterranean region of southern Europe, North Africa, West Asia, East Europe, Caucasus and the Indian subcontinent are scattered. This study carried out for determination associated species on intraspec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2015/11468

Calcofluor white, an Alternative to Propidium Iodide for Plant Tissues Staining in Studies of Root Colonization by Fluorescent-tagged Rhizobia

José David Flores-Félix, Esther Menéndez, Marta Marcos-García, Lorena Celador-Lera & Raúl Rivas · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2014

Aims: To study multiple bacterial colonization In vitro, several limitations are obvious. One of these limitations is the plant autofluorescence generally between green and red fluorescence depending on the plant sections. The most important limitation is the bacterial fluorescen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2015/12444

Single Cell PCR Using Y Chromosome Specific Repeat for Sexing

Elham Arbabi Aval, Frouzandeh Mahjoubi & Raheleh Torabi · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2014

Aims: Embryo sexing is one of the important ways for sex selection of offspring. This is a potential method to considerably improve animal breeding and the efficiency of dairy and meat production. A novel repeated sequence specific to male cattle has been identified and named S4....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2015/13828

N-alkane Solvent-enhanced Biotransformation of Steroid DHEA by Beauveria bassiana as Biocatalyst

Richard Gonzalez, Felipe Nicolau & Tonya L. Peeples · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2014

Aims: The hydroxylation capacity of Beauveria bassiana was enhanced with n-alkane solvents, resulting in a selective and eco-friendly scheme for the synthesis of steroids. A biocatalytic system was engineered to augment the 11α-hydroxylation of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) to va...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2015/13541