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Use of cytochrome oxidase 1 gene region: A molecular tool for the domestic and wildllife industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Illegal substitution of meat products by traders either as closely
related domestic species or as bush meat is a common occurrence in
various parts of Kenya. This has implications on biosafety, food safety
and consumer ...
Toll-Like Receptor (TLR) 9 polymorphism is associated with increased Epstein-Barr virus and Cytomegalovirus acquisition in HIV-exposed infants.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Polymorphisms in the Toll-Like Receptor (TLR9) 1635 locus have been associated with HIV-1 acquisition and progression. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) acquisition were compared between Kenyan HIV-exposed ...
Antihyperglycemic activity of zanthoxylum chalybeum stem bark extracts in diabetic rats
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Zanthoxylum
chalybeum
Engl. (Rutaceae) stem bark is used by communities in Africa and Asia to manage
diabetes mellitus. This study determined the anti
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hyperglycemic effect of
Z. chalybeum
aqueous ...
Hyperspectral remote sensing of evaporate minerals and associated sediments in Lake Magadi area, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012-02)
Pleistocene to present evaporitic lacustrine sediments in Lake Magadi, East African Rift Valley, Kenya were studied and mapped using spectral remote sensing methods. This approach incorporated surface mineral mapping using ...
Understanding Mobile Banking from a theoretical lens: Case studies of selected Kenyan m-Banking Products
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)
Characteristic of every developing nation, Kenya has found itself at crossroads; defining the banking industry with the urge
to provide banking services to majority of the unbanked populations. Mobile banking is a banking ...
Quantifying the intensity of permethrin insecticide resistance in Anopheles mosquitoes in western Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
BACKGROUND:
The development and spread of resistance among local vectors to the major classes of insecticides used in Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) and Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) poses a major challenge to ...
Determination of pesticide residues in locally consumed vegetables in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Background: Pesticides are being used today to control a variety of insects, weeds and plant diseases. Some of these
pesticides can act as toxins to plants, animals and humans when found in significant concentrations.
Objective: ...
Incidence and risk factors of renal dysfunction in patients on nevirapine-based regimens at a Referral Hospital in Kenya
(2015)
Introduction: Nevirapine-based regimens are the most commonly used ART in Kenya. There is little literature on the
renal toxicity of NNRTIS in Kenyan settings. Some studies in Asia have demonstrated an association of ...