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Antimicrobial and antiparasitic abietane diterpenoids from the roots of Clerodendrum eriophyllum
(University of Nairobi, 2010-06)
Chromatographic separation of the roots of a Kenyan medicinal plant, Clerodendrum eriophyllum, led to the isolation of ten abietane diterpenoids (1-10), one of which (1) was isolated for the first time from a natural source. ...
Screening mosquito house entry points as a potential method for integrated control of endophagic filariasis, arbovirus and malaria vectors
(2010)
BACKGROUND:
Partial mosquito-proofing of houses with screens and ceilings has the potential to reduce indoor densities of malaria mosquitoes. We wish to measure whether it will also reduce indoor densities of vectors ...
Effects of vegetation disturbance on small mammals diversity and distribution in Oloolua forest, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
ThIs thesis describes investigations carried out from October 2008 to March 2009 to asses
the effects of vegetation disturbance on diversity and distribution of small mammals in
Oloolua forest, Kenya. Four different ...
Using Nylon Strips to Dispense Mosquito Attractants for Sampling the Malaria Vector Anopheles gambiae s.s.
(Entomological Society of America, 2010)
Synthetic versions of human derived kairomones can be used as baits when trapping
host seeking mosquitoes. The effectiveness of these lures depends not only on their attractiveness to
the mosquitoes but also on the medium ...
Strength training in endurance runners.
(2010)
This study examined effects of periodized maximal versus explosive strength training and reduced strength training, combined with endurance training, on neuromuscular and endurance performance in recreational endurance ...
An entomopathogenic Caenorhabditis briggsae
(2010)
Caenorhabditis elegans is a premier model organism upon which considerable knowledge of basic cell and developmental biology has been built. Yet, as is true for many traditional model systems, we have limited knowledge of ...
A logistic regression model to identify key determinants of poverty using demographic and health survey data
(2010)
This study examines the determinants of poverty in Kenya. While most of the studies done
on poverty determinants rely on the income, expenditure and consumption data, The data
used in this study comes from the Demographic ...
Elemental Composition of Suspended Particulate Matter Collected at Two Different Heights above the Ground in A Sub-Urban Site in Kenya
(2010)
Suspended particulate matter samples were collected in a sub-urban area in Nairobi over a 12 month period at two different heights above ground using a “Gent” SFU sampler. A total of 126 sets of duplicate fine and coarse ...
Anti-Plasmodial and Larvicidal Effects of Surface Exudates of Gardenia ternifolia Aerial Parts
(2010)
Various parts of Gardenia ternifolia (leaves, roots and stem bark) have been reported by traditional healers as a remedy against malaria fever. The aerial parts are coated with shiny materials rich in flavonoid aglycones. ...
Comparative assessment of total phenolic content in selected medicinal plants
(2010)
This study was to compare the total phenolic (TP) content in extracts from eleven plant materials collected at different geographical locations in Kenya, Nigeria, and USA. These plants have been selected because the majority ...