This study reports the concentrations of the pesticide residues in Clarias gariepinus samples sold within Wukari Market using gas chromatography equipped with electron capture and flame photometric detectors. Among the pesticides analyzed in this study: α-BHC, β-BHC, chlorothalonil, heptachlor, aldrin, o,p-DDE, endosulfan I and II, P,P-DDE, PCB 153,... Continue here
Zoonotic transfer of resistance genes has been reported as one of the major causes of increased community associated methicillin resistance Staphylococcus aureus (CAMRSA), which has contributed to high hospital visit, mortality and morbidity in clinic. This study evaluates the occurrence of S. aureus encoding mecA gene in poultry birds from Kaduna metropolis.... Continue here
Escherichia coli (E. coli) has been identified as the most common uropathogenic bacterial pathogen with increasing resistance to antibiotics. Aetiology of urinary tract infections (UTI) and their antibiotic sensitivity patterns vary from time to time and across different areas. In Nigeria, studies on the prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of... Continue here
The phytochemicals and nutritional potential of the leaves and seeds of Cleome viscosa were assessed by determining phytochemical, proximate, vitamin and mineral compositions. Results indicate alkaloid contents of the leaves and seed as 0.21 and 6.12 mg/100g respectively. Other findings are flavonoids 0.02 and 0.45, tannins 0.08 and 1.18, phenol 0.50 and 0.04,... Continue here
Vegetables are highly consumed in all the states across Northern Nigeria where they constitute a major source of nutritious food. However, their assessment as food, which is based on their chemical analysis, has not been adequately studied and documented in the areas. Standard procedures were used to determine the proximate and chemical composition of all... Continue here