Aim: This study sought to evaluate the effect of Costus lucanusianus on streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Methodology: The effect of daily oral administration of aqueous extract of this plant on streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats was monitored for four weeks. Fasting blood...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2016/20781
Aims: Comparisons of the proximate and heavy metal composition were made among some five local varieties of fresh fish sold in Sabon Gari market Kano, Nigeria. This is to ascertain whether such fishes contribute to the nutritional value or heavy metal toxicity of the local popula...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2016/21405
Study was carried out on the prevalence of dracunculiasis (Guineaworm disease), in parts of Akoko area of Ondo State, Nigeria between 1999 and 2004. People were examined for the presence of papules, pre-emergent and emergent worms. Information on age, sex occupation, re-infection...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2016/16988
Aim: Okra is grown as a wild plant in Ethiopia. However, the variability of the crop is not well studied. Therefore, this study was initiated with the objectives of estimating variability, heritability and genetic advance for tender fruit yield and yield related traits of Ethiopi...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2016/19483
Aims: This work was undertaken to evaluate the impact of two different medicinal plants known as Tropaeolum majus and Cupressus lusitanica on protozoa, genus Paramecium. Methodology: For the culture of Paramecia, the method called “The growth of Paramecium in pure culture of bact...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2016/21349
Aim: This study sought to investigate the inhibitory effect of aqueous extract of Avocado pear leaf and seed on angiotensin 1 converting enzyme activity. Place and Duration of Study: The work was carried out at The Neutraceutical and Pytomedicine Laboratory Unit of The Federal U...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2016/21605
Aims: In rodents, the hippocampus has been studied extensively as part of a brain system responsible for spatial memory and navigation. The hippocampus is one of the first regions of the brain to suffer damage in Alzheimer's disease. The hippocampus is one of the areas of the bra...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2015/20414
Shallie Philemon Dauda, Farotimi Abosede, Ihyar Alumun Clement, Shallie Oluwadamilola Faith, Akpan Helen Bassey & Onakoya Oluwaseun Ayowale·Journal of Applied Life Sciences International·2015
Aim: To evaluate other complementary uni-manual activities as instrument in the determination of handedness. Place and Duration of Study: The study area was carried out between April and July, 2014 among male medical undergraduate students of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Remo cam...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2015/20627
Aims: To assess the combined efficacy of Annona squamosa L. leaf extract and entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae against Culex quinquefasctiatus and Anopheles gambiae larvae. Study Design: The design of the study was experimental. Methodology: The compatibility of M. a...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2015/20563
Aim: The study explored potential impacts of migration on Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) prevalence and risk factors across Maasai ethnic communities living traditional rural lifestyles and those living in an urban environment. Method: A cross-sectional investigation of 724 adult Tanzania...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2015/20174