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Cytotoxic flavonoids from two Lonchocarpus species.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
A new isoflavone, 4'-prenyloxyvigvexin A (1) and a new pterocarpan, (6aR,11aR)-3,8-dimethoxybitucarpin B (2) were isolated from the leaves of Lonchocarpus bussei and the stem bark of Lonchocarpus eriocalyx, respectively. ...
Discovery of a novel species, Theileria haneyi n. sp., infective to equids, highlights exceptional genomic diversity within the genus Theileria: implications for apicomplexan parasite surveillance.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
A novel apicomplexan parasite was serendipitously discovered in horses at the United States - Mexico border. Phylogenetic analysis based on 18S rDNA showed the erythrocyte-infective parasite to be related to, but distinct ...
Mycobiota and co-occurrence of mycotoxins in South African maize-based opaque beer.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Beer, a beverage consumed throughout the world, is mainly derived from cereals. In this study, fungal and mycotoxin contamination, as well as the physicochemical properties of maize-based opaque beer (umqombothi) obtained ...
"We don't want our clothes to smell smoke": changing malaria control practices and opportunities for integrated community-based management in Baringo, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
BACKGROUND:
The decline in global malaria cases is attributed to intensified utilization of primary vector control interventions and artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs). These strategies are inadequate in ...
Containment Studies of Transgenic Mosquitoes in Disease Endemic Countries: The Broad Concept of Facilities Readiness.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Genetic strategies for large scale pest or vector control using modified insects are not yet operational in Africa, and currently rely on import of the modified strains to begin preliminary, contained studies. Early ...
Climate change impacts detection in dry forested ecosystem as indicated by vegetation cover change in -Laikipia, of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
The objective of the study was to detect and identify land cover changes in Laikipia County of Kenya that have occurred during the last three decades. The land use types of study area are six, of which three are the main ...
Prevalence and genotyping of Echinococcus granulosus in sheep in Narok County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a zoonotic disease caused by the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus species (sensu lato, s.l.). In East Africa, several species/strains occur in livestock, wildlife, and humans, but there ...
Socioeconomic and environmental risk factors for respiratory infections prevalence in some urban area of Kenya
(Journal of Climate Change and Sustainability, 2018-05)
In this study, face-to-face survey was conducted between 28 May and 3 June 2016 in order to investigate socioeconomic and environmental risk factors for respiratory infections prevalence from 559 respondents in Kenya. From ...
Characterization of Solar Thermal Energy RadiationPotential of Lake Victoria Region: A Case Study of Homabay County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
The study sought to determine solar irradiation in Homa Bay County which can be tapped and utilized in improving lives of residents of the region by converting the solar thermal energy in Home Bay to other forms of energy ...
Analysis of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Water from Ngong and Mathare Rivers, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Unsustainable industrial development has created negative impacts to global ecosystem quality and biodiversity
due to increased load of chemical and biological contaminants released into environment. Ecological ...