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Derivatization Reactions and Reagents for Gas Chromatography Analysis
(Advanced Gas Chromatography, 2012-03-21)
Derivatization reactions are meant to transform an analyte for detectability in Gas Chromatography (GC) or other instrumental analytical methods. Derivatization in GC analysis can be defined as a procedural technique that ...
Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation of selected tropical inbred and hybrid maize (Zea mays L.) lines.
(Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture (PCTOC), 2012-10-25)
The study was carried out to evaluate the amenability of tropical inbred and hybrid maize lines, using Agrobacterium mediated transformation technique. Agrobacterium tumefaciens strains EHA101 harbouring a pTF102 binary ...
Polymorphisms in the Fc Gamma Receptor IIIA and Toll-Like Receptor 9 Are Associated with Protection against Severe Malarial Anemia and Changes in Circulating Gamma Interferon Levels
(ASM Journals, 2012-11-12)
An understanding of the immunogenetic basis of naturally acquired immunity to Plasmodium falciparum infection would aid in the designing of a rationally based malaria vaccine. Variants within the Fc gamma receptors (FcγRs) ...
Relationship between inflammatory mediator patterns and anemia in HIV-1 positive and exposed children with Plasmodium falciparum malaria
(National Library of Medicine, 2012-05-08)
Anemia is the primary hematological manifestation of both Plasmodium falciparum malaria and HIV-1 in pediatric populations in sub-Saharan Africa. We have previously shown that HIV-1 positive and exposed children have greater ...
A CHARACTERIZATION OF U-IDEALS IN REFLEXIVE BANACH SPACES
(MMUST, 2012-11)
The Influence of Filter Mud Compost and Tithonia diversifolia Leaves on the Dissipation of Diuron in Soils within the Nzoia River Drainage Basin, Kenya
(Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 2012-05-22)
The aim of the study was to evaluate the environmental impact of filter mud compost and Tithonia diversifoila amendments on the dissipation of diuron in sugarcane cultivated soils. Filter mud compost is the by-product of ...
An evaluation of the effectiveness of guidance and counselling services in public universities in Kenya
(Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies, 2012-12-01)
Concerns have been raised over the increase of problems like drug abuse, alcoholism premarital sex, cheating in examinations and teenage pregnancies in Kenyan Public Universities. The study sought to evaluate the effectiveness ...
Municipal Solid Waste Management in Kenya: A Comparison of Middle Income and Slum Areas
(CDMHA/ADMCRK, 2012-07-20)
Municipal Solid Waste Management is one of the most crucial environmental health problems facing African cities. Kenyan urban population has been growing rapidly over the last decade. Consequently, generation of solid, ...
Acceptability of Amaranth Grain-based Nutritious Complementary Foods with Dagaa Fish (Rastrineobola argentea) and Edible Termites (Macrotermes subhylanus) Compared to Corn Soy Blend Plus among Young Children/Mothers Dyads in Western Kenya
(Journal of Food Research, 2012-05)
We assessed acceptability of two flours and porridges of complementary foods based on germinated grain amaranth and maize with or without edible termites and dagaa small fish named “Winfood Classic” (WFC) and “Winfood Lite” ...