• UV-B radiation mitigates oxidative stress damage in postharvest Agaricus bisporus by modulating the antioxidant defense system 

  Shang, Xueli; Bai,, Shiqi; Wen, Liang; Mariga, Alfred Mugambi; Ma, Ning; Fang, Donglu; Yang, Wenjian; Hu, Qiuhui; Pei, Fei (Postharvest Biology and Technology, 2025)

  Agaricus bisporus (A. bisporus) has fragile tissues and is highly susceptible to post-harvest decay and spoilage, which affecting the development of the industry. Ultraviolet B (UV-B) irradiation, as a typical irradiation ...

• A novel antimicrobial film AgNPs@γ-CD-MOFs/PLA: Preparation, characterization and its application for packaging of Agaricus bisporus 

  Liang, Wenxin; Ma, Ning; Fang, Donglu; Mariga, Alfred Mugambi; Su, Anxiang; Zhou, Lu; Yang, Wenjian; Hu, Qiuhui; Pei, Fei (Food Packaging and Shelf Life, 2025)

  Nano-sized cyclodextrin metal-organic frameworks (γ-CD-MOFs) have excellent guest substance loading capabilities. However, the traditional preparation of nano-sized γ-CD-MOFs is commonly achieved by the use of size regulators, ...

• Transport and immunomodulatory effect of Hericium erinaceus peptide LPGKVIAS 

  Sun, Ronggui; Xu, Hui; Xie, Minhao; Liu, Jianhui; Hu, Qiuhui; Su, Anxiang; Alfred Mariga, Mugambi (Food Quality and Safety, 2025)

  Hericium erinaceus–derived peptides have been found to exhibit various bioactivities, including immunoregulatory properties. This study investigated the transport, absorption, and potential immunomodulatory activities of ...

• Robotic Medical Services and the Future of Healthcare in Kenya 

  Onyango, Joab; Jepkogei, Barsoget (KIPPRA, 2024)

  With the Kenyan healthcare affected by challenges of availability, accessibility and affordability, there is a pressing need to examine how to adopt robotic medicine as a permanent solution. This study aimed to assess the ...

• Enact new organ harvesting policy for sustainability 

  Odhiambo, Joab Onyango (Business Daily, 07/08/2024)

  What you need to know: The policy must address cultural beliefs and misconceptions about organ donation. We must strengthen the healthcare infrastructure to support organ harvesting.

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