Volume 14, Number 2, Year 2023

Lip prints are a constant anatomical structure and are absolutely unique to an individual and thus are an infallible means of personal identification. 201 males and 201 females participated in the study. The lip prints were obtained using carbon black powder, lip gloss and a microscopic glass slid...

Toxicity from herbal plants has been underestimated due to the perception that drugs from plants are absolutely safe. Breynia nivosa is a herbal plant known for its use in the treatment of tooth infection, toothaches and headaches. However, severe organ injury has been described after ingestion of...

Radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation (RF-EMR) has been extensively reported by previous studies to have deleterious effects on the male reproductive system. On the other hand, research has proven that caffeic acid possess potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. This research aimed...

Mercury is a highly toxic substance that poses a serious threat to living organisms. This work evaluated the protective effects of n-butanol fraction of Phoenix dactylifera Linn (BFPD) on mercury-induced kidney toxicity in Wistar rats. 25 rats were divided into 5 groups containing 5 rats each. Gro...

The study of dermal ridges on the palms and soles is known as dermatoglyphics. Its growth begins in the third month and is completed by the fifth month of intrauterine life. The dermal ridges have been linked to the development of the central nervous system throughout foetal life and are also affe...

Crimes involving fire are becoming increasingly common, and criminals often use fire to mask the actual cause of death, conceal the identity of the victims, and hide evidence related to the crime scene. This study was designed to compare the decomposition timeline between burnt and strangulated po...

The task of establishing identity of unknown cases becomes quite difficult for investigating officers especially in cases of mass disaster, burns, drowning etc. where the face is severely disfigured. If the ears are left unharmed, in such cases the identity may be established using metric and morp...

Permethrin is a synthetic pyrethroid commonly used for the control of insect pests. It is neurotoxic at high doses and its exposure has been associated with tremor, salivation, paresthesia, depressed reflexes and nerve damage, in animal studies. Sesame seed oil is derived from the seeds of the flo...

Newer sources of lead are being discovered on daily bases; likewise, the prevalence of kidney diseases is increasing hence the need to look at the effect of lead as a predisposing factor to kidney diseases. The present study was aimed at determining the effect of lead on the histology of kidney an...

The global concern about the use of eco-friendly and biodegradable materials in tissue staining has borne laudable interest in the use of natural dyes as suitable alternatives to synthetic dyes. Plants like avocados serve as dyeing agents for fabrics, but little is known about their potential as a...

Mercury, a highly toxic heavy metal, poses a risk to humans, animals, and plants. Gingko biloba has been used to treat various disorders including memory-related conditions such as Alzheimer's disease. Ascorbic acid, which is known for its antioxidant properties, protects cells from free radicals....

Obesity, which was once considered a first-world disease, has become a global epidemic. It is now becoming more prevalent in undeveloped and developing nations. This present study assessed the prevalence and occupational predictors of obesity among males in rural and urban regions of south-eastern...

Aluminium is a widely recognized neurotoxic agent that can affect the central nervous system and other parts of the body. In this study, effects of kolaviron were investigated on the prefrontal cortex of adult female Wistar rats treated with Aluminium chloride. Twenty – five adult female Wistar ra...

Dermatoglyphics study is an important aspect of forensic science in establishing one's identity. This study aims to empirically determine the dermatoglyphic pattern of fingerprints that is prevalent among genders of three ethnic groups (Urhobo, Ika, and Isoko. This study is a descriptive cross-sec...