School of Biosciences (Biosciences)
Recent Submissions
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Isolation of ethidium bromide degrading bacteria
(Makerere University, 2022)Ethidium bromide (EtBr), a widely used fluorescent dye in molecular biology for DNA visualization in gel electrophoresis, poses significant environmental and health risks due to its mutagenic and carcinogenic properties. ... -
The diversity of tsetse flies in Chegere Sub County in Apac District, Nothern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2025)It is widely known that tsetse flies are solely responsible for the cyclical transmission of trypanosomes, the causative agents of ‘sleeping sickness’ in humans and ‘nagana’ in livestock. There are 31 species and subspecies ... -
Effects of anthropogenic activities on wetland coverage case study Nyama, Nyamasa and Titi Kiryandongo District
(Makerere University, 2025)With increasing population human activities have greatly increased which has directly put pressure on resources such as wetlands as they can be used for settlement purposes, they have no owners, agriculture because of their ... -
Determination of aflatoxin B1 in selected powdered spices from Kampala local markets
(Makerere University, 2025)Aflatoxin contamination in food commodities poses a significant global health challenge, particularly in regions with warm and humid climates. This study investigated the incidence of aflatoxin-producing molds and the ... -
Qualitative Determination of Phytochemical Ingredients In Selected Medicinal Plants.
(Makerere University, 2025-09-10)Medicinal plants are versatile sources of bioactive secondary metabolites having great therapeutic values. The aim of this study was to qualitatively determine the phytochemical composition in Curcuma longa, Prunus ... -
Development and characterization of okra-enriched yoghurt
(Makerere University, 2025)In recent years, there has been a growing global demand for functional foods that deliver health benefits beyond basic nutrition. Yogurt, a widely consumed fermented dairy product, is prized for its high protein, probiotic ... -
Investigation of Antifungal effect of Rabbit and Goat urine on Phythophthora Infestans
(Makerere University, 2025-07-15)ABSTRACT The increasing threat posed by Phytophthora infestans, the causal agent of late blight in tomatoes and potatoes, necessitates the exploration of alternative, eco-friendly disease control strategies. This study ... -
Effects of pollution on phytoplankton and zooplankton communities in Murchison Bay, Lake Victoria
(Makerere University, 2025-08-29)Anthropogenic activities significantly threaten freshwater ecosystems worldwide by degrading water quality and harming aquatic biodiversity. Lake Victoria, the world's second-largest freshwater lake, is especially vulnerable, ... -
Ethnobotanical Survey and Antibacterial Activity of Herbal Medicines Used for Dental Care in Mpigi Town Council, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2025-05-20)Oral diseases are included in the list of the major health problems that humans face, with periodontitis, dental caries, and oral candidiasis being among the most important yet preventable infectious diseases. This study ... -
The Role and Perceptions of the Wetland Dependent Communities towards Conservation of Kiyanja-Kaku Wetland in Lwengo District, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2025-06-05)This study examined the roles and perceptions of wetland-dependent communities towards the conservation of the Kiyanja-Kaku Wetland in Lwengo District, Uganda. Kiyanja-kaku wetland, as an ecologically significant Ramzar ... -
Assessment of Heavy Metals in Poultry Feeds from the Kampala Metropolitan Area, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2025-06-04)This study investigated the concentrations of heavy metals; lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), and copper (Cu) in poultry feeds collected from five locations within the Kampala Metropolitan Area, Uganda: Wakiso ... -
Gastrointestinal parasites of bats in human communities contiguous to Semuliki National Park, Bundibugyo District, Western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2025)Bats (order Chiroptera) have a cosmopolitan distribution, and their guano may contain zoonotic parasites that contaminate the environment, making them serve as a potential source of disease to humans and animals. Repeated ... -
Extraction and analysis of phytochemicals from guava (psidium guajava) leaves collected in different seasons
(Makerere University, 2025)This study investigated the extraction and analysis of phytochemicals from guava (Psidium guajava) leaves collected during two distinct climatic seasons—dry and rainy—in Buikwe District, Uganda. The aim was to assess the ... -
By-catch in the brycinus nurse fishery at Lake Albert, Kaiso landing site
(Makerere University, 2025)The Brycinus nurse fishery in Lake Albert, Uganda, plays a vital role in food security and local livelihoods. However, the increasing use of small-mesh, non-selective gillnets especially at Kaiso Landing Site has resulted ... -
A report on the geological mapping project at Igayaza Subcounty, Isingiro District
(Makerere University, 2025)The Igayaza mapping project was carried out by second year undergraduate and Master students of Geology and petroleum geoscience and production at the department of geology and petroleum studies at Makerere University. The ... -
The influence of microplastics pollution on zooplankton abundance and diversity in Murchison Bay, Lake Victoria
(Makerere University, 2025)Microplastic pollution poses a growing threat to freshwater ecosystems, yet its impacts on zooplankton communities remain underexplored, particularly in African inland waters. This study investigated the influence of ... -
Influence Of The Mycorrhizal Fungus (Gigaspora Rosea) On Root Development And Nodulation In Three Common Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.) Varieties Cultivated In Northern.
(Makerere University, 2024-11-20)Common beans are traditional crops of the neotropics. In Uganda, they are the most important plant-based protein sources. They are also valued by the poor because all parts of the plant can be consumed. Despite the ... -
A report on the geological mapping project at Igayaza Subcounty, Isingiro District
(Makerere University, 2025)The Igayaza mapping project was carried out by second year undergraduate and Master students of Geology and petroleum geoscience and production at the department of geology and petroleum studies at Makerere University. The ... -
Effect of calcium oxide catalyst in the pyrolysis of polyethene
(Makerere University, 2025)Plastic pollution has become a critical environmental challenge, with polyethylene (PE) constituting nearly 30% of global plastic waste. Conventional plastic waste management methods, such as landfilling and incineration, ... -
Gastro-intestinal helminth infestation of kruoiler chicken reared under two management practices in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2025)Little is known on the influence of different rearing systems on parasite infestation. This study examined the diversity and prevalence of helminthes infestation in kruoiler chicken reared under free range and deep litter ...
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