Department of Biology: Recent submissions

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Evaluation of the Applicability of a One-step Multiplex, Real-time, Taqman® Reverse Transcriptase PCR (RT-PCR) for the Rapid Detection and Serotyping of the Dengue Virus (DENV-1, 2, 3, 4) in the Philippine Setting

Cheng, Paula Victoria Catherine Y.; Tio, Maria Clarissa Yasmin O. (2010-04)

Dengue Virus (DENV) is considered as one of the world’s most important viral pathogens. It can cause illnesses ranging from mild fevers to fatal febrile illnesses. Accurate and quick diagnostic methods are needed to be ...
The Effect of Glyphosate on the Growth and Development of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum var. Apollo)

Cabaroc, Tyrone Gene C.; Huibonhoa, Julian Alexander C. (2010-04)

Glyphosate is mainly used in agricultural applications to control weeds. The possibility of a spray of the herbicide affecting crop plants, through wind dispersal has made a study on the effects of the herbicide desirable. ...
Examination of Diarrheic Stool Specimens Collected from Government Hospitals in the City of Manila for the Presence of Bacterial Pathogens and Parasites

Jimenez, Cheenee Carla Robles; Notario, Jaysonnel Obligar (2010-03)

The prevalences of enteric bacteria and parasitic amebae from diarrheic stool samples collected from different government hospitals were determined by direct inoculation on Xylose Lysine Desoxychocolate Agar and Formalin ...
Comparison of the Growth of Escherichia coli and Candida albicans on Freshly Prepared and Lyophilized Optimized Persea americana (Mill.) Extract Agar

Guerrero, Phylicia Alexis D. (2009-10)

This study compared the performance of two formulated media and two lyophilized media, namely, Persea americana agar (PAA), Supplemented Persea americana Agar (SPAA), Lyophilized Persea americana Agar (LPAA), and Lyophilized ...
Prevalence of Rediae and Cercariae of Thiarid Snails in Piao River, Municipality of Pres. Manuel A. Roxas, Zamboanga del Norte

Ballesteros, Ara Monica V.; Dela Paz, Vanessa Angeli R. (2010-04)

The Thiaridae family, which serves as the first intermediate host of Paragonimus westermani, was investigated for the prevalence rate of cercarial and redial infection. On October 2009, snails were collected from Piao River ...
A Systematic Classification of Ectoparasite Infestation on Birds, Mammals and Reptiles at Manila Zoo, Philippines (December 2009)

Macapagal, Stephanie Ann Jugo; Mendigorin, Clarence Joy Fonseca (2010-03)

A taxonomic survey of ectoparasites present among birds, mammals and reptiles was conducted at Manila Zoo, Philippines from December 5 - 12, 2009. A total of 35 animals comprised of 13 species of birds, 9 species of mammals ...
Growth of Lactobacillus plantarum BS25 on Varying Volume Ratio of Mango and Milk and Incubation Temperature

Bugarin, Marella A.; Sison, Aivoree Anne D. (2010-03)

There is an increased interest in the development of commercially available functional food to address lifestyle associated diseases. The known health-promoting characteristic of Lactobacillus plantarum BS25 and mango was ...
Histological Study of the Liver and Kidney of Sprague Dawley Rats Orally Fed with Orthosiphon stamineus Leaf Methanol-Extract

Climacosa, Fresthel Monica M.; Mosa, Ma. Anna Alexandra M. (2010-03)

The herb Orlhoxiphon stamineus, popularly known as balbas pusa, has been traditionally used as a cure lor kidney, liver, gall bladder and urinary tract infections. Many studies have demonstrated its efficacy as an alternative ...
Molecular Dating and Anthropogenetics of MicroRNAs in Segmentally-duplicated Regions: an Insight on the Origin of Human Intelligence

Pardo, Lyndon Aries A.; Sobremisana, James A. (2010-03)

We have reconstructed the hominid evolution line by dating the brain miRNA divergence in accordance with the developments of hominid intelligence after splitting from the chimpanzee line. Homology between human and chimpanzee ...
Relative Indoor and Outdoor Densities of Aedes aegypti using Oviposition Trap Technique in Barangay Batasan Hills, Quezon City, Philippines

Cabarles, Rianne Karla L.; Rillo, Ricci Marice G. (2010-03)

Dengue is a major public health problem around the world transmitted by mosquitoes carrying an arbovirus. The study was initiated to determine and compare the relative indoor and outdoor densities of the primary dengue ...
Microbiological Evaluation of Bagged Ready-to-eat Salad

So, Paolo Nikolai H.; Bernardo, Carlo Alberto C. (2010-03)

Bagged ready-to-eat (RTE) vegetable salads can be contaminated by several microorganisms. Some are pathogenic which may cause food-borne illnesses and disease outbreaks. In the Philippines, no microbial assessment is ...
Amelioration of Induced Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) in Mus musculus Using a Combination of the Hormone Melatonin and the Insulin-sensitizing Drug Metformin

Arceo, Jovy Joy V.; de Vega, Theresa L. (2010-04)

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease or NAFLD is a syndrome encompassing Amelioration of Induced NAFLD in... Arceo and de Vega, 2010 a wide variety of fatty liver diseases in the absence of alcohol. It is characterized by ...
Survival of Lactobacillus pentosus 3G3 in Home-made Chocolate bars

Arroyo, Kristine Zillah O.; Garcia, Joyce Ann R. (2010-04)

Commercial interest in probiotic food products has recently increased due to a growing understanding of its beneficial effects for human health. Lactobacillus pentosus 3G3, a potential probiotic, is a strain that was proven ...
Comparative Analysis of Computationally Predicted Homeobox Promoters of Humans, Chimpanzees, Mice and Rats

de la Paz, Victoria Karenina R.; Sazon, Jezreel Marie G. (2010-04)

Homeobox genes are conserved sequences in different eukaryotic organisms known to direct the anterior-posterior axis of the body plan. Promoter regions at the beginning of the Hox sequence jumpstarts the transcription ...
Assessment of Microbial Diversity in Caries-active Filipinos using PCR-Dcnaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis

Callanta, Maria Llaine J.; Landicho, Emmanuel J. (2010-03)

Traditional studies on oral microbial communities relied mostly on the culturing and subsequent identification of microorganisms through an array of biochemical tests. However, this may underestimate microbial population ...
Isolation of Antibiotic-Resistant Salmonellae from Locally-Produced Poultry Feeds

Albano, Jose Paolo P.; de Guzman, Maria Anna F. (2010-03)

The rise of antibiotic-resistant pathogens poses a public health threat giving increased possibility for local outbreaks in the future. Thus, their presence and distribution in important locally-produced commodities must ...
Inhibitory Activity of the Lentinus edodes (Berk.) Pegler and Auricularia polytricha (Mont.) Sacc. Crude Extracts

Pinol, Lorraine Joy Camilote; Reyes, Katrina May Toledo (2010-03)

Increasing trend in resistance of microorganisms to commercially available antibiotics deems it necessary to find new sources of antimicrobial agents. Possible candidates are edible mushrooms such as Lentimts edodes (Berk.) ...
Potential Antibacterial Activity of Bromelain from Pineapple Fruit, Ananas comosus (L.) cv. Smooth Cayenne

Aninias, Abigail Kristine A.; Vergara, John Paulo B. (2006-04)

Bromelain is a general term for the collection of proteolytic enzymes found in the pineapple plant. Different pineapple fruit parts specifically the fruit cores (axis of the fruit flesh), crowns (base of the fruit or ...
Population Estimate of the Flying Foxes of Barangay Laiya Aplaya, San Juan, Batangas (2008)

Tabunar, Erika Claudine M.; Uy Jr., Felix Maverick R. (2009-03)

An unmonitored flying fox population resides in Barangay Laiya Aplaya of San Juan. Batangas. This study collected baseline dala regarding the roost, population, identity, and diet of the flying foxes on the months of ...
Genotoxicity Assessment of Coastal Water in Cavite using Perna viridis through the Comet Assay

Panganiban, Jayson C.; Tril lana, Sharleen Michele R. (2009-03)

Organisms in polluted areas may be exposed to a variety of anthropogenic pollutants disposed to the aquatic ecosystem and this can be particularly destructive. DNA damage can lead to mutation and apoptosis and can definitely ...

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