Journal of Biological Research and Biotechnology


Bio-Research is a multidisciplinary biological and biotechnology journal published by the Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. We publish scientific reports on biological and biotechnology subjects in the form of original articles, reviews brief reports, and case reports.

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Application of genomic studies in epidemiological surveillance: A mini-overview

The 21st century has already seen the emergence of several pandemics both in developed and developing nations, including the recent Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandem…

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  Anekpo Chijioke Chined, Okpar…   Vol.22  No.1 - 2024

Safeguarding ecosystems using innovative approaches to manage animal wastes

Animal wastes (AWs) are excreta or discarded materials associated with animal production industries. It could be in solid, liquid, or gaseous form, such as animal dung or droppings, discarded feed, f…

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  Okpaga Fredrick Oge, Adeolu A…   Vol.22  No.1 - 2024

Assessing microbial exoelectrogenicity for enhanced industrial waste water management and power generation

The quest for eco-friendly waste management and renewable sources of energy is rapidly increasing. Microbial fuel cell is promising form of renewable energy, which treat and convert organic matter in…

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  Nwagu Kingsley Ekene, Ibeh Ad…   Vol.22  No.1 - 2024

Viability of probiotic lactic acid bacteria in Malay apple (Syzygium malaccense) during fermentation and storage

For lactic acid bacteria (LAB) to be considered probiotic it must colonize and survive the gut environment, also for maximum health benefits it must be ingested in a sufficient amount. Hence, this st…

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  Osaro-Matthew Ruth Chiamaka, …   Vol.22  No.1 - 2024

Antiplasmodial activity, in silico ADME and mammalian cell cytotoxicity of a synthetic protoberberine alkaloid, coralyne

Coralyne is a synthetic protoberberine alkaloid with anticancer activity and selectivity superior to that of berberine, its congener. As berberine is gifted with antiplasmodial activity, this study a…

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  Nekpen Erhunse and Dinkar Sah…   Vol.22  No.1 - 2024

Nematicidal effects of Azadirachta indica A. Juss (Neem) seeds on Meloidogyne species (root-knot nematodes)

The presence of bioactive substance in plant extracts with nematicidal activity on Meloidogyne spp can reduce crop damage in nematode control and to minimized the use of chemical nematicide which may…

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  Danahap Luka Sambo, Ocheme Es…   Vol.22  No.1 - 2024

The role of ecogenomics in environmental and forensic discoveries

Ecogenomics is the application of genetic information and environmental science to understand the genetic diversity and functional potential of microbial communities in various environments. It invol…

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  Nwagu Kingsley Ekene, Ibeh Ad…   Vol.22  No.1 - 2024

Treatment of Delonix regia wood with castor oil (Ricinus communis) protects it against white and brown rot fungi

This study was aimed at assessing the resistance of Delonix regia wood treated with an eco-friendly bio preservative exploring castor (Ricinus communis) seed oil identified as a promising candidate f…

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  Okanlawon Funmilayo Busola, M…   Vol.21  No.3 - 2023

Phytochemical composition and insecticidal effects of native plant extracts against the mango mealybug, Rastrococcus invadens Williams (Homoptera: Ps…

The mango mealybug Rastrococcus invadens Williams causes enormous damage to fruit trees in Burkina Faso, with losses of up to 90% for mango trees and 53% for citrus fruits. The objective of this stud…

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  Elias Mano, Désiré Dramane Ab…   Vol.21  No.3 - 2023

Process parameters optimization for biosynthesis of gibberellic acid using orange waste as an alternative substrate

Gibberellic acid (GA3) is the most important gibberellin that affects various plant developmental processes. As such, it has an international market value of $106 million dollars. However, it is cost…

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  Ja’afar Nuhu Ja’afar and Muhy…   Vol.21  No.3 - 2023

Anti-anaemic effects of leaf protein concentrate of Eremomastax speciosa (Hochst) Cufod. on some blood parameters of male Sprague-Dawley rats exposed…

This study investigated the effects of leaf protein concentrate (LPC) of Eremomastax speciosa (Hochst.) Cufod on some haematological and serum profile of 45 male Sprague-Dawley rats divided into nine…

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  Chukwuemeka Onyekachi Nwaigwe…   Vol.21  No.3 - 2023

Assessment of the liver biochemical status of carpenters occupationally exposed to wood dust in Enugu metropolis South-East Nigeria.

Liver disease has a global distribution and ranks as the twelfth leading cause of mortality. This cross-sectional study carried out between June and November 2021 aimed to assess the liver biochemica…

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  Obianyido Ozioma Ebere, Obian…   Vol.21  No.3 - 2023