International Journal of Genetics and Genomics

Volume 3, Issue 1, February 2015

  • Identification, Validation and Classification of the Genus Phyllanthus in Nigeria Using ITS Genetic Marker and the Taxonomic Implication

    Daniel Azubuike Awomukwu, Bio Louis Nyananyo, Paula Spies, Bulelani Londoloza Sizani

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, February 2015
    Pages: 1-7
    Received: Jan. 30, 2015
    Accepted: Feb. 11, 2015
    Published: Feb. 16, 2015
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    Abstract: An extraction, purification, PCR amplification and sequencing of DNA from five species of Phyllanthus in Nigeria namely P. amarus Schum and Thonn, P. urinaria Linn., P. odontadenius Mull-Arg., P. niruroides Mull-Arg. and P. muellerianus (O. Ktze) Excel belonging to the family of Phyllanthaceae were carried out using nuclear ribosomal Internal Trans... Show More
  • Distribution of ABO and Rh Blood Groups Among Students of Some Ethnic Groups at Dilla University, Ethiopia

    Fekadu Alemu Atire

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, February 2015
    Pages: 8-19
    Received: Feb. 04, 2015
    Accepted: Feb. 13, 2015
    Published: Feb. 26, 2015
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    Abstract: Red Blood cells (Erythrocytes) have an inherited combination of proteins, glycol-proteins, and glycol-lipids on their surfaces. These function as antigens that enable our immune system to distinguish our own cells from foreign invaders. Part of the immune response is the production of globulins called antibodies to combat the invader. In blood typi... Show More