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Identification Key for Aspergillus Species Isolated from Maize and Soil of Nandi County, Kenya

Ayugi, Vincent; Okoth, Sheila; Nyongesa, Beatrice W (University of Nairobi, 2015)

The aim of this study was to identify Aspergillus species isolated from maize kernels and soils of maize fields of Nandi County using macro and micro morphological characteristics. A cross sec- tional research design was ...

TpUB05, a homologue of the immunodominant plasmodium falciparum protein UB05, is a marker of protective immune responses in cattle experimentally vaccinated against east coast fever.

Dinga, JN,; Wamalwa, M; Njimoh, DL; Njahira, MN; Djikeng, A; Skilton, R; Titanji, VP; Pellé, R. (2015)

INTRODUCTION: East Coast fever, a devastating disease of cattle, can be controlled partially by vaccination with live T. parva sporozoites. The antigens responsible for conferring immunity are not fully characterized. ...

Increasing prevalence of a novel triple-mutant dihydropteroate synthase genotype in Plasmodium falciparum in western Kenya

Kariuki, Simon; Udhayakumara, Venkatachalam; Barnwella, John W; Shia, Ya Ping; Ljolje, Dragan; Onyona, Philip; Komino, Franklin; Okoth, Sheila A; Lucchi, Naomi W (2015)

The molecular basis of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) resistance lies in a combination of single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in two genes coding for Plasmodium falciparum dihydrofolate reductase (Pfdhfr) and P. falciparum ...

CEBIB Staff Team Building Activity

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POSTDOC Opportunities– Call for Applications

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Algebraic Geometry Workshop

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Selection and Spread of Artemisinin-Resistant Alleles in Thailand Prior to the Global Artemisinin Resistance Containment Campaign

Udhayakumar, Venkatachalam; Okoth, Sheila A; Talundzic, Eldin (2015)

The recent emergence of artemisinin resistance in the Greater Mekong Subregion poses a major threat to the global effort to control malaria. Tracking the spread and evolution of artemisinin-resistant parasites is critical ...

Pharmacological evidence for the folk use of Nefang: antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive activities of its constituent plants.

Tarkang, PA; Okalebo, FA; Siminyu, JD; Ngugi, WN; Mwaura, AM; Mugweru, J; Agbor, GA; Guantai, AN (University of Nairobi, 2015-06-09)

Nefang is a polyherbal anti-malarial composed of Mangifera indica (MiB and MiL; bark and leaf), Psidium guajava (Pg), Carica papaya (Cp), Cymbopogon citratus (Cc), Citrus sinensis (Cs) and Ocimum gratissimum (Og) (leaves). ...

Incidence and correlates of tuberculosis IGRA conversion among HIV-infected postpartum women.

Jonnalagadda, S; LaCourse, SM; Otieno, P; Lohman-Payne, B; Maleche-Obimbo, E; Cranmer, LM; John-Stewart, GC (University of Nairobi, 2015)

SETTING: Prevention of maternal-to-child transmission program at a tertiary care hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. The risk of acquiring Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection among peripartum human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) ...

Prevalence and predictors of malnutrition in nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

Irungu, CW; Oburra, HO; Ochola, B (University of Nairobi, 2015-05)

We assessed the prevalence and predictors of malnutrition in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Sixty cases and 123 controls matched for age and gender were included. Bio-data, dietary history, height, weight, body ...

Applications for New Erasmus Plus Joint Master Degree

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Graduate Student Opportunity: ACES Joint Master Degree Programme in Scotland

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International Science Programme Lauds Jared Ongaro on his PhD Defense

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Effect of Annealing and Surface Passivation on Doped SnO2 Thin FilmsPrepared by Spray Pyrolysis Technique

Muthoka, Boniface; Aduda, Bernard; Njoroge, Walter; Odari, Benjamin; Nyongesa, Francis; Munji, Mathew; Musembi, Robinson; Mwathe, Patrick M (2015)

In this study doped SnO2 thin films have been prepared by spray pyrolysis technique using an alcoholic precursor solution consisting of stannic chloride (SnCl4.5H2O), ammonium fluoride (NH4F) and palladium chloride (PdCl2). ...

Actuarial opportunities in investment

University of Nairobi (University of Nairobi, 2014)

Isolation and characterisation of Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii from environmental sources in Nairobi, Kenya

Kangogo, M; Boga, H; Wanyoike, W; Bii, C (2014)

Objective: To establish the environmental reservoirs of Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii in Nairobi, Kenya. Design: Prospective study. Setting: Kenya Medical Research Institute, Mycology laboratory, Nairobi, ...