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Novel Approach For Differential Diagnosis Of Hiv Infections In The Face Of Vaccine-generated Antibodies: Utility For Detection Of Diverse Hiv-1 Subtypes.
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
Because increasing numbers of HIV vaccine candidates are being tested globally, it is essential to differentiate vaccine- from virus-induced antibodies. Most of the currently tested vaccines contain multiple viral components. ...
Capacity building: building human capital through enhanced science education
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
The problem Africa is facing is under-development that manifests itself in terms of poverty, diseases, ignorance and many other forms.s It is regrettable to recognize and note that due to severe but an apparent lack of ...
Plant use of the Maasai of Sekenani Valley, Maasai Mara, Kenya
(2006-05-05)
Abstract
Traditional plant use is of tremendous importance in many societies, including most rural African communities. This knowledge is however, rapidly dwindling due to changes towards a more ...
The socio-economic impact of important camel diseases as perceived by a pastoralist community in Kenya
(2006)
This paper presents the results of a study conducted in a pastoral community in Kenya using partici¬patory appraisal approaches. The objective of the study was to assess the socio-economic impact of camel trypanosomosis ...
In vitro study of the effects of khat (Catha edulis Forsk) extract on isolated mouse interstitial cells
(2006)
30 mg/ml and 60 mg/ml) and cell viability as well as testosterone concentration measured at 30 min intervals over a 3 h incubation period. High
concentrations of khat extract (30 mg/ml and 60 mg/ml) significantly inhibited ...
The changing conceptions and focus of health research in East Africa
(2006-06)
Perceptions in health research are a product of the circumstances within the society, where the
research activities are situated. In East Africa there has been a change in conceptualization
over a period of time from an ...
Seasonal patterns of gastrointestinal nematode infections in sheep in a semi-arid Kajiado District of Kenya
(2006)
The seasonal patterns of trichostrongylid nematode infections in Dorper yearlings in a semi-arid area of Kajiado District, Kenya were investigated by analysis faecal egg output, herbage infectivity and post-mortem worm ...
The effect of weather on the occurrence and magnitude of periparturient rise in trichostronglyid nematode egg output in Dorper ewes in a semi-arid area of Kajiado District of Kenya
(2006-07)
An investigation was carried out to assess the effects of weather on the occurrence and magnitude of the periparturient rise (PPR) in trichostrongylid nematode egg output in breeding Dorper ewes. The study was conducted ...
Composting cattle manure from zero graziing systems with agro-organic waste to minimise nitrogen losses in smallholder farms in Kenya. Tropical and Subtropical Agro ecosystems 2006 (6)
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
Livestock manure is a valuable source of plant nutrients
for crop production in the Central Kenyan highlands but
its quality in terms of available nitrogen (N) is low due
to considerable N losses through ammonia ...
A Deletion Defining A Common Asian Lineage Of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Associates With Immune Subversion.
(University of Nairobi, 2006-10)
Six major lineages of Mycobacterium tuberculosis appear preferentially transmitted amongst distinct ethnic groups. We identified a deletion affecting Rv1519 in CH, a strain isolated from a large outbreak in Leicester U.K., ...