Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences
Volume 7, Issue 1 (2017)
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Salivary Level of Thiocyanate in Smokers and Non-smokers: A Case Study Taken at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto Nigeria
Abstract: Thiocyanate levels were determined by spectrophotometric method, for saliva samples collected from 73 healthy adult volunteers. Individuals were grouped into groups A, B and C based on smoking habits, food intake and non-smoking habits respectively. A significantly higher concentrations of thiocyanate in the saliva samples under A were observed, with a mean concentration of (2.34 mmol/L) compared to the saliva samples under B with a mean concentration of (1.36 mmol/L). …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Ant-deterrent Activity in Leaves of Cipadessabaccifera (Roth) Miq. and Aglaia roxburghiana (Wight & Arn.) Miq
Abstract: In view of the rich diversity of Indian medicinal plants, it is expected that screening and scientific evaluation of plant extract for their ant deterrent substance may prove beneficial for the mankind. As the Meliaceae members are not only ethnomedicinally important ones but also agriculturally important biopesticides, due to the presence of variety of bioactive compounds, several members have been phytochemically analyzed. The present work deals with ant-deterrent analysis of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 11–13 Read article
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Laboratory Animals: Usages in Genetic Research
Abstract: Laboratory animals are one on which advanced research is conducted and validated in labs for better understanding the natural phenomenon of biological system, genetics and disease models. Laboratory animals include mice, rat, hamster, guinea pig, gerbil, monkey etc. Lab animals play a vital role in biomedical research and genetic studies as they share common physiology and genetics, which resemble to a large extent with humans and thus make them excellent …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 14–21 Read article
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Evaluation of Genetic Variation in Endangered Tree Species of Boswellia serrata with the Help of Genetic Markers
Abstract: Salai (Boswellia serrata) is the most valuable medicinal tree. It has many medicinal properties like anti-inflammatory agent extensively used in ayurvedic formulations for relieving ache and pain, particularly associated with arthritis. In this study, identification of potential pockets of the designated species in different agro-climatic zones of Madhya Pradesh and evaluation of genetic variation with help of RAPD markers of Boswellia serrata is done, so as to produce elite genotype …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 22–26 Read article
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A Concise Review Study of Borage (Borago officinalis)
Abstract: Borage plant (Borago officinalis L.) is an herbaceous annual plant. It is used as a medicinal plant since ancient times. It is also known as "starflower" originating in Syria, but naturalized throughout the Mediterranean region, as well as Asia Minor, Europe, North Africa, and South America. Traditionally borage was cultivated for culinary and medicinal uses, although today commercial cultivation is mainly as an oilseed which contains gamma-linolenic acid and other …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 6–10 Read article