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Linking future ecosystem services and future human well-being
(2006)
Ecosystem services are necessary, yet not sufficient for human well-being (however defined). Insufficient access to the ecosystem provisioning service of food is a particularly important factor in the loss of human well-being, ...
Diurnal population trends of Megalurothrips sjostedti and Frankliniella occidentalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) and their natural enemies on French bean Phaseolus vulgaris (Fabaceae)
(ICIPE, 2006)
A field experiment was conducted to track the daily population trends and
occurrence of the flower thrips Megalurothrips sjostedti Trybom and Frankliniella occidenialis
(Pergande), and their indigenous natural enemies ...
Ovine placental eluate immunoglobulins recognise isologous and third party acid-treated trophoblast microvesicle antigens in vitro
(2006)
Placental microvesicles were prepared from ovine placentae and immunoglobulins eluted with 0.5 M glycine buffer pH 2.5. The ability of eluate immunoglobulins to re-associate with isologous (self) and third party acidified ...
A handbook on how to write text books for the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi,, 2006)
Quality of health education during STD case management in Nairobi was assessed in 142 healthcare facilities, through interviews of 165 providers, observation of 441 STD patients managed by these providers, and 165 visits ...
Rehabilitation of the older adult with stroke.
(2006)
Stroke is an increasing public health concern throughout the world as the leading cause of long-term disability. It is well known that there exist differences related to epidemiology, pathophysiology, comorbidity, and ...
The use of a recombinant baculovirus expressing a chitinase from the hard tick Haemaphysalis longicornis and its potential application as a bioacaricide for tick control
(2006)
Baculoviruses are specific insect pathogens used as selective biological insecticides on lepidopteran insects. We have tested a recombinant baculovirus expressing a chitinase gene for its efficacy as a tick bioacaricide. ...
From Research to Action: a Case Study of the Kenya National Alliance of Stree Vendors and Information Traders (KENASVIT)
(University of Nairobi,, 2006)
Microsatellite typing reveals strong genetic structure of Schistosoma mansoni from localities in Kenya.
(KMA, 2006)
Genetic diversity and population structure of seven populations of Schistosoma mansoni sampled in Kenya were assessed using five microsatellite markers. The mean number of alleles per locus, expected heterozygosity in ...
Unbowed
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
Maathai, the winner of the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize and a single mother of three, recounts her life as a political activist, feminist, and environmentalist in Kenya. Born in a rural village in 1940, she was already an ...