Life Sciences

Ag(I), Cr(III), Fe(III) and Sb(III) complexes of bis(indoline-2-one)triethyelenetetraminewhich is madefrom isatinandtriethylenetetraminewere prepared and characterized by physical properties, spectral and magnetic methods. Based on the analytical results, electronic and infrared spectral data and magnetic susceptibility measurements, suitable structures have been proposed.

We have calculated the high pressure properties, Grüneisen parameter and its volume derivatives of metals Platinum, Iron, Vanadium and Niobium using free volume theory. We have used some of the most reliable high pressure equation of state (EOS) to determine the thermo-elastic parameter and its higher order volume derivatives based on the generalized free volume theory. We have used two EOS`s (a) Stacey Reciprocal K-primed EOS, (b) Kushwah Logarithmic EOS to find the Gru ̈neisen parameter and its volume derivatives for metals at different values of compression from (1.0 to 0.5).

The present study were conducted to ascertain the Impact of Vocational Training programme on Mushroom Cultivation for Self Employment for the establishment of mushroom units and adoption (%) rate of the mushroom farming among the trainees who acquired trainings from the Krishi Vigyan Kendra(Tepla) Ambala, Haryana during 2010-2013. The numbers of mushroom units established were also increased progressively from 6 to 22. The adoption rates were increased from 9.83 per cent to 42.30 per cent.

Cordyceps is an entomophagous fungus belonging to class ascomycetes and family Clavicipitaceae of the order Hypocreales and are known to parasitize the larvae, pupae or adults of insects. Of the 300 species reported, so far no other species is considered as medicinally important and costly as Cordyceps sinensis (Berk.) Sacc.. The fungus Cordyceps sinensis (Berk.) Sacc..

Lipstick, is a face-care cosmetic that commands a unique market as it is one of the most affordable cosmetic products available with as many as 80% of women using it regularly. Lipsticks need not be sterile and may contain low levels of microbial load during or prior to use. Lipsticks are often inadvertently consumed by the users and hence it is imperative that the health regulators have a microscopic look at the ingredients as well as the microbial flora (if any) in the lipsticks.

Some Schiff base complexes of Co (II), Ni (II) and Cu (II) containing heterocyclic amines has been prepared. The complexes were isolated from the reaction in solid forms and characterized by IR, 1H NMR, UV- Vis., and some physical measurements. The observed values confirmed that the complexes have tetrahedral/square planar geometry. The complexes have been found to have moderate to strong antimicrobial, antifungal and cytotoxic activity.

Andrographis paniculata Nees, a well-known plant of Indian and Chinese traditional system of medicines, commonly known as Kalmegh has drawn attention of researchers in recent times. Andrographolide, the principal bioactive phytoconstituent of the plant has shown credible anticancer, anti-inflammatory, angiogenic, antivenom, antidiabetic, antimalarial potentially in various investigations around the globe. This review contains brief discussion about active constituent and pharmacological activity of plant Andrographis paniculata.

Leaf oil of Psidium guajava L.obtained from Soxhlet extraction was tested for insecticidal effect and phytochemical screening against khapra beetle, Trogoderma granarium Everts (Coleoptera: Dermestidae). In the laboratory study, groundnut seeds treated with the oil significantly performed better than the control in terms of reduced population and emergence of T. granarium larvae and adults. Percentage mortality of T. granarium in groundnut seeds treated with the oil increased with rate of treatment.

Fungal infections such as Aspergillosis and Candidiasis have been given less priority in the diagnosis of respiratory disorders compared to other respiratory tract infections. The research is therefore aimed at screening for Aspergillus and Candida infections among patients with pulmonary symptoms that attend Infectious Diseases Hospital, Kano between April and October, 2011, in order to ascertain the endemicity of the infection and the risk factors and groups associated with the diseases.

Valeriana officinalis is used as a mild sedative but should be avoided during pregnancy due to scarce data available about potential effects on the offspring. This paper evaluates physical development and anxiety in female rats whose mothers were exposed to valerian during gestation. Twenty four pregnant rats were distributed into four groups (n=6) and treated orally from the 12th to 19th day of gestation: Control (1 ml of distilled water), and three valerian-treated groups with 500, 1000 and 2000 mg/Kg/day.