Osteoporosis is a significant public health concern, with over 200 million persons affected globally. In Africa, the burden of osteoporosis is rising due to increasing life expectancy and lifestyle changes. Osteoporosis in Nigeria remains underdiagnosed, yet hospital-based studie...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2026/v18i1515
Structural biology provides the fundamental blueprint for understanding the function of macromolecules. Historically, this field has been driven by three main techniques: X-ray crystallography, which offers atomic-level snapshots of crystallizable proteins; nuclear magnetic reson...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2026/v18i1514
Lead is used in many different products, including as paints, pigments, solder, stained glass, lead crystal glassware, ammunition, ceramic glazes, jewellery, toys. Lead exposure can result in significant and enduring harm, particularly to the liver, which is among the most impact...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2026/v18i1513
Cadmium (Cd) is an environmental toxicant that exerts oxidative stress by disrupting antioxidant defense mechanisms, causing damage to vital organs, including the liver and kidneys. This study presents a computational and experimental evaluation of S3-aminopropyl thiosulforic aci...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i12510
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common bacterial infection (contagion) known to affect the different parts of the urinary tract and the occurrence is found in both males and females. The urinary system includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Despite the fact, that...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i12511
Background: Hyperprolactinemia is a significant endocrine disorder among women of reproductive age and is strongly associated with menstrual disturbances, anovulation, and infertility. Psychosocial and lifestyle factors have been suggested as potential contributors, yet evidence...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i12512
This study investigated the retrogradation behavior of sorghum starch (Sorghum bicolor) under the influence of alcohol and water, with emphasis on changes in physicochemical properties relevant to food, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications. Sorghum starch was extracted usi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i12509
PTSD is a disorder that is described to cause by disruption of psychoneurological and biological processes in military personnel due to war-related trauma, excessive stress and exposure to extreme environments. Specifically, stability of the means of stress response is also influ...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i12507
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of animal trait and level of local cattle gene inheritance on the expressed levels of heterosis in crossbreeding of exotic German brown and local N’dama. Records from 199 pure bred German brown and N’dama and 308 crossbred calv...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i12508
Presence and abundance of microplastics in benthic organisms from some Niger Delta, Nigeria Coastal Rivers were investigated. This study was carried out using 120 samples each of Crabs, Periwingles, Oysters, Sea Stars, Shrimps, Lobsters, Crayfish Samples, all from Bonny, Qua Iboe...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i12506
Aim: Plastic pollution caused by the persistence of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) has become a major environmental challenge due to its resistance to natural degradation. Biocatalytic degradation using PETase provides an eco-friendly and sustainable solution for PET recycling....
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i11505
The time after conceptus birth when the mother's physiological and anatomical alterations revert to their pre-pregnancy state, is known as the postpartum period. Topical medications and antimicrobials can reduce the risk of infection during the healing process. Antibiotics have b...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i11504
Aim: This study aimed to analyze the nutritional content of boiled Zea mays and Dacryodes edulis. This study evaluated the proximate, phytochemical, vitamin, and mineral composition of boiled Zea mays (maize) and Dacryodes edulis (African pear). Methods: Standard biochemical met...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i11503
This study investigated the potential cardiotoxic effects of Commelina diffusa aqueous extract in female Wistar rats, following the guidelines set by the OECD Test No. 425 for acute oral toxicity. Commelina diffusa is a medicinal plant traditionally used for therapeutic purposes;...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i11502
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain a global public health challenge due to their high prevalence, asymptomatic presentation, and severe complications, particularly their association with HIV/AIDS. Given the scarcity of research in Nigeria, particularly at the Universit...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i11500