The aim of the present study was to show the relationship between urine pH and freckles. We asked about this to 100 participants in the research. These participants were the students of Bahauddin Zakariya University. By urine sample, we analyze the acidity or alkalinity of urine....
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v4i130098
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disorder that causes severe damage to the lungs, digestive system and other organs in the body. Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) is involved in the production of mucus, sweat and digestive juices. These secreted fluids are...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v4i130099
Aims: A balanced diet includes a variety of foods from different food groups that are essential for healthy growth and development. The primary goal of this paper was to assess the outcome of dietary diversity and its related factors on nutritional status among young girls in Dha...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v4i130097
Background and Objectives: Type 1 Diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is a disorder of glucose homeostasis results from the destruction of β- cells of the pancreas with subsequent insulin deficiency and hyperglycemia. Acquired mutation (V617F) affecting the JAK2 gene disrupts the auto-inhib...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v4i130096
This study on indigenous Guinea fowls in Ghana was undertaken to estimate genetic variation and heritability of traits in these birds. The study was conducted at the Poultry Section of the Animal farm of the Department of Animal Science Education, University of Education, Winneba...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v4i130095
To increase the genetic progress in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) yield, breeders search for germplasm of high genetic diversity, one of them is the landraces. The present study aimed at evaluating genetic diversity of 20 Egyptian wheat landraces and two cultivars using microsatel...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v3i430094
Background: Camel urine has been extensively used for the treatment of diseases including cancer. However, it uses in the management of diabetes complication has not been explored. Aim: Present study aimed to access the effect of camel milk and urine on biochemical parameters and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v3i430093
Aims: This study presents the results of the physicochemical parameter data and water quality index use to assess the quality of unprotected well water in Lagos southwest, Nigeria. Methodology: 20 water samples were collected from selected locations namely; PPL, Okokomaiko, Cassi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v3i430092
Aims: In this study, the effect of Colocasia esculenta a hematinic plant on biochemical parameters levels (Direct, Total and unconjugated bilirubin, creatinine, total protein, serum albumin and urea) was assessed to determine if the plant extract can reverse the abnormality in th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v3i430091
Bacteriocin genes are biosynthetic genes which encodes proteins involved in bacteriocin regulation, self-immunity, transport and modification. This research was aimed at identifying the gene for the synthesis of bacteriocin. Four strains of lactic acid bacteria previously isolate...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v3i430090
Thiobarbituric acid reactive species (TBARS) assay was used to study the antioxidant potential of Bridelia ferruginea, a widely used medicinal plant in Nigeria, sub-tropical Africa and parts of Asia. The aqueous extract of Bridelia ferruginea stem bark showed inhibition against t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v3i330089
Background: The search for newer sources of antibiotics is a global challenge pre-occupying research institutions, pharmaceutical companies and academia, since many infectious agents are becoming resistant to synthetic drugs. Aim: This present study sought to investigate the anti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v3i330088
Welding processes produce toxic fumes consisting of gaseous and aerosol by-products which pose a risk to the male reproductive systems. The rate of infertility has increased globally. This study therefore sought to assess the effects of welding fume inhalation on the sex hormones...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v3i330087
Aim: The current study was carried out to evaluate the hepatoprotective effects of aqueous extract of Adansonia digitata fruit pulp on carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) induced liver damage in rats. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Scie...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v3i330086
Background: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a common female endocrinopathy. It is associated with adipokines dysfunctional secretion pattern and insulin resistance, which is considered as the main reason for its clinical feature. Wingless type1 inducible signaling pathway protein-1...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v3i330085