Soil bacteria are very vital and they are frequently used in production of crop. Chemical dialogues between bacteria and plant roots result in the proliferation and biofilm formation of plant growth p ... Read More
Abstract Background: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a major health problem worldwide. About 6% of the population of Pakistan is suffering from HCV infection. HCV has a high mutation rate and consists of ... Read More
Background The prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in the Pakistani population has been reported previously, however, studies with a city-oriented approach and focus on age and gender distribution ... Read More
Background Serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) level is a good indicator of important pathological stages in patients with chronic liver diseases. This study aims to investigate the alpha-fetoprotein level ... Read More
The current study on the bryophytes of Kakkayam Forests, Kerala, India revealed about 20 species of these plants documented in the study area. These documented species are classified in 13 families an ... Read More
Pectins are intricate blends of polysaccharides which make up around 33% of plantcell wall. Despite of their presence in the greater part of plant body and in other sources, commercial production of p ... Read More
Pectinases are pectin degrading enzymes predominantly used as biocatalysts in various industries such as wine extraction, fruit juice extraction, and making of paper pulp. Large scale production of pe ... Read More
The increasing public concern about municipal solid waste (MSW) due to its impact on health and environment induces people to think about more ways of recycling this waste. These days, people strive t ... Read More
Helicobacter pylori and HCV are the most prevalent pathogens worldwide associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of H. pylori in HCV infected ... Read More
The aim of the current review is to deliberate on arsenic chemistry, its existence in aquatic ecosystem and its effects on the biological systems of fishes which are regarded as potential indicators f ... Read More
Children with spastic cerebral palsy usually display a decline in their gross motor functional abilities as compared to their peers of the same chronological age. Orthosis has been used widely to mana ... Read More
This study aims to design and develop a tool that can efficiently generate Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulation input files and systems for various simulation software such as NAMD, Amber and GROMACS co ... Read More
Siphoninus phillyreae (Ash Whitefly) belongs to class Insecta, family Aleyrodidae, and genus Siphoninus. S. phillyreae is widely distributed in Middle East, Europe, Central and North Africa. This stud ... Read More
The isolation of high yield and quality genomic DNA is crucial for studying the molecular genetics of plants. However, high contents of secondary metabolites, especially in medicinal and aromatic plan ... Read More
Hepatitis B is a severe health issue in both developed and developing countries that infects approximately 3.5 billion individuals globally. HBV infection is a more contagious disease than HCV and HIV ... Read More
The two antagonists for interleukin-1 (IL-1) system are IL-1α, and IL-1β. IL-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1RA) is another naturally occurring non-competitive antagonist. All three antagonists are bound t ... Read More
Carrot is recognized as a most nutritious vegetable since it contains essential nutrients, vitamins, fibers and minerals required for normal growth and development of all living beings. The quality of ... Read More
Previous literature has confirmed that pesticides are posing serious threats to the lives of human beings and animals alike because of their use in agricultural crops. Pesticides have also increased p ... Read More
This study aimed to reveal some biological effects of black fly Aleurolobus marlatti (Hemiptera: Aleurodidae) on Christthorn. The research work was conducted in Baghdad during the period extending fro ... Read More
Tinda Gourd is the most important summer vegetable widely grown in Pakistan. It contains a high amount of iron and other vitamins and minerals. Hence, its medicinal value is also high due to its ingre ... Read More
Gladiolus is a non-native, costly but an important flowering plant in South Asia. Considering its lower production rate and economic importance, micro-propagation technology was optimized in this stud ... Read More
Context focused therapy is a new interventional approach that is used for the rehabilitation of children. This novel treatment approach concentrates on altering the factors in the child’s tasks and su ... Read More
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) causes a very common blood borne infection. According to a recent estimate, 3% of world population is infected with HCV. Acute infection develops into chronic infection that ca ... Read More