Browsing Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) by Subject "baboon"
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Baboon spermatology: basic assessment and reproducibility in olive baboons (Papio anubis)
(University of Nairobi,College of Health Sciences,, 2012)Background Development of a reproducible baboon in vitro fertilization (IVF) system require optimized and reproducible sperm parameters. The objective of this study was to document basic spermatology values and investigate ... -
Comparative analysis of selected linear measurements of human and baboon brains
(University of NairobiDepartment of Human anatomy, 2007)The morphometric parameters of the brains of several mammals and primates show differences that are likely to be associated with cognitive and other functions necessary for survival as well as evolution. Seven human and ... -
Menstrual cycle synchronization, ovarian stimulation, and in vitro fertilization in olive baboons (Papio anubis): a prospective randomized study
(Department of Biochemistry, 2009-02)To synchronize the baboon menstrual cycle and to compare different methods of ovarian stimulation for IVF in baboons. Prospective randomized study.Institute of Primate Research, Nairobi, Kenya.Ten female baboons were ... -
Morphometric analysis of the cerebral cortex in the developing baboon
(University of NairobiDepartment of Human anatomy, 2004)Morphometric analysis of the wall of the cerebral cortex in 49- and 50-day old baboon foetuses was carried out using formalin-fixed stratified serial sections of the heads. Four zones -medial, superior, lateral and ... -
Randomized comparison of different ovarian stimulation regimens for assisted reproductive technology in baboons (Papio anubis)
(University of Nairobi,College of Health Sciences,, 2011)Objective To compare different methods of ovarian stimulation (OS) for assisted reproductive technology in baboons. Design Prospective randomized study. Setting Institute of primate research. Animal(s) Baboons (n = ... -
Reproductive research in non-human primates at Institute of Primate Research in Nairobi, Kenya (WHO Collaborating Center): a platform for the development of clinical infertility services?
(Department of Biochemistry, 2008)The Institute of Primate Research (IPR; www.ipr.or.ke) is a WHO collaborating center for research in reproductive biology, infectious diseases and ecology/conservation. It includes a fully equipped surgical complex, >5000 ... -
Uterus transplantation in the baboon: methodology and long-term function after auto-transplantation
(University of Nairobi,College of Health Sciences,, 2010)BACKGROUND Techniques for uterus transplantation (UTx) have been developed in rodent/domestic animals towards future clinical introduction of UTx to treat uterine factor infertility. The aim of this study was to extend the ...