Biomedical Sciences

Volume 10, Issue 2, June 2024

  • Research Article

    Detection of Multidrug Resistant Staphylococcus aureus at Morogoro Regional Referral Hospital, Tanzania

    Gwimo Nancy, Philbert Balichene Madoshi*, Katakweba Abdul S., Matee Mecky

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 2, June 2024
    Pages: 14-22
    Received: 22 February 2024
    Accepted: 21 March 2024
    Published: 11 April 2024
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    Abstract: Background: Hospital settings are associated with constant introduction of pathogens which can be transmitted among workers by patients, and visitors, resulting into potential nosocomial infections. This study compared the carriage and pattern of drug resistant S. aureus among patients and on equipment in hospital setting at Morogoro Regional Refer... Show More
  • Research Article

    Demographics and Pathomorphology of Ameloblastoma: A 9 Year Retrospective Review at a Tertiary Health Care Centre in North-Central Nigeria

    Philip Ojile Akpa*, Innocent Emmanuel, Barka Vandi Kwaghe, Ijeoma Ahunna Okwudire-Ejeh, Ayuba Madachi Dauda, Olugbenga Akindele Silas

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 2, June 2024
    Pages: 23-29
    Received: 19 March 2024
    Accepted: 1 April 2024
    Published: 17 April 2024
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    Abstract: Ameloblastoma is a benign but locally invasive neoplasm that arises from odontogenic epithelium of the dental lamina. It is classified into the conventional, unicystic, extraosseous/peripheral and metastasizing variants. It is the most common odontogenic tumour in Nigeria and other developing countries. It affects individuals of all ages, has a pea... Show More
  • Research Article

    Identification of Essential Components of RNA Binding Domain of TLS/FUS

    Naomi Ueda, Ryoma Yoneda, Riki Kurokawa*

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 2, June 2024
    Pages: 30-43
    Received: 5 April 2024
    Accepted: 18 April 2024
    Published: 10 May 2024
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    Abstract: TLS/FUS is RNA-binding protein having multiple functions of regulations of genes, homeostasis, and cellular growth. Recent studies show that TLS is involved in phase separation and occasionally forms precipitation related to neurodegenerative diseases like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). RNA has been reported to suppress phase separation, drop... Show More
  • Research Article

    Effects of Intermittent Fasting and Sex on Blood Glucose, Free Fatty Acids, and Lipid Profile in Wistar Rats

    Isehunwa Grace Olufunmilayo*, Ibitoye Aishat Adenike

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 2, June 2024
    Pages: 44-50
    Received: 4 May 2024
    Accepted: 24 May 2024
    Published: 19 June 2024
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    Abstract: Intermittent fasting (IF) has been reported to improve metabolic health through its effect on glucose and lipid profile. However, there is limited information on the effects of Intermittent Fasting on free fatty acids and sex related differences. This study was designed to investigate the effects of Intermittent Fasting (IF) on blood glucose, free ... Show More