Statistical Modelling of the Effects of Weather Factors on Malaria Occurrence in Abuja, Nigeria.

: despite the increase in malaria control and elimination efforts, weather patterns and ecological factors continue to serve as important drivers of malaria transmission dynamics. This study examined the statistical relationship between weather variables and malaria incidence in Abuja, Nigeria. : monthly data on malaria incidence and weather variables were collected in Abuja from the year 2000 to 2013.

Xanthorrhizol induces apoptosis via the up-regulation of bax and p53 in HeLa cells.

Xanthorrhizol is a sesquiterpenoid compound extracted from Curcuma xanthorrhiza, which is known locally as Temulawak. Traditionally, C. xanthorrhiza was found to have antibacterial, anticancer and anti-inflammatory activity.