May 2018

Effects of ethanolic extract of Waltheria indica aerial parts on some liver and kidney function indices in albino rats

This study evaluated the toxicological effects of chronic treatment with ethanolic extract of Waltheria indica aerial portion on body weight, hematological and biochemical parameters in albino rats using standard methods. Rats treated with 400 mg/kg body weight (bw)/day of the extract showed no behavioural changes. However, there was general reduction of activity in rats given 800 and 1,600 mg/kg bw/day of the extract....

Author(s): Hamidu J. L., Ayo J. O., Adelaiye A. B. and Abubakar M. S.  

May 2018

Presence of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) gene in cereals and cereal-based products in local markets and supermarkets of Yaoundé, Cameroon

The use and importation of genetically modified (GM) crops and products derived from these crops are regulated by national and international policies, which unfortunately are often not properly implemented in some countries. Given the ongoing globalization of trade and increasing availability of GM plant products, countries like Cameroon with a weak system to regulate the importation of these products face the threat of...

Author(s): Youbouni Gisèle Flodore Ghepdeui, Palmer Masumbe Netongo, Olivia Afa Achonduh-Atijegbe Sarah Riwom Essama and Wilfred Fon Mbacham