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Fecal organisms in supplied and domestically treated waters in Dhaka: insight from Mirpur
(BRAC University, 2019)Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, has become a megacity with a population of nearly 12.5 million, which is increasing at an annual rate of over 5% (Haq, 2006).So, it is always a challenge to meet the ever increasing ... -
Computational structural analysis and modeling of plant PRR DORN1 ectodomain
(BRAC University, 2019-06)DORN1 also known as P2K1 is the first member of the plant-specific purinoreceptor subfamily termed P2K and belongs to the vast gene family of legume-type (L-type) lectin receptor kinases. Research has shown that DORN1 ... -
Investigation of insulin promoter factor 1 gene C18R and R197H variants association with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Bangladeshi population
(Brac University, 2019-07)Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a common metabolic disorder, resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. But the molecular mechanism behind the basic defects of DM is not yet fully understood. Defect ... -
Investigation of IV characteristic of semiconductor diode and resistor using keithley 2450 source meter operated by labview programming
(Brac University, 2019)This internship report mainly focuses on Investigating the IV characteristic curve of diode and resistor using Keihley 2450 source meter operated by lab view programming. Using the Lab view programming such configuration ... -
Fecal organisms in supplied and domestically treated waters in Dhaka: insights from Maghbazar, Rampura, Badda and Bashundhara
(Brac University, 2019-06)Dhaka is one of the most congested cities of the world, With a population of over 18 million . The existing water supply system is not enough to fulfill the demand of clean drinking water for people in Dhaka city.This study ... -
Detection of beta globin gene mutations in thalassemia patients in Bangladesh and correlation with hematological parameters
(Brac University, 2018-12)β-thalassemia and hemoglobin E (Hb E) diseases are highly prevalent autosomal recessive disorders characterized by the reduced or absent expression of the β globin gene. β-thalassemia is now regarded as the most common ... -
Fecal organisms in supplied and domestically treated waters in Dhaka: insights from Jatrabari, Bangshal, Khilgaon, and Wari
(Brac University, 2019-05)Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, is the most densely populated city of the world. So, it is always a challenge to meet the ever increasing demand for pure drinking water of this huge population. This study aims to ... -
Fecal organisms in supplied and domestically treated waters in Dhaka: insights from Mohakhali, Niketon and Uttara
(BRAC University, 2019-05)Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, is the most densely populated city of the world. So, it is always a challenge to meet the ever increasing demand for pure drinking water of this huge population. This study aims to ... -
Horizontal transfer of antibiotic resistance in surface water of Dhaka City
(Brac University, 2019-05)Horizontal gene transfer is one of the most widespread phenomenon by which bacteria evolve themselves in the environment. Such transfer is often reported to be responsible for spreading antibiotic resistance genes in nature. ... -
Multi-hospital surveillance and antibiotic sensitivity among bacterial isolates of acute respiratory and enteric infection in underfive children in Dhaka, Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2015-07-27)Acute lower respiratory tract infection (ARI), enteric fever and diarrhea remain the prevalent causes for mortality and morbidity of under-five children in Bangladesh. However, little information is available on true ... -
In silico drug designing against Klebsiella pneumoniae adhesin protein
(Brac University, 2019-01)Klebsiella pneumoniae, is one of the causative agents of many nosocomial infections. In spite of having a plethora of information on the virulent factors of this bacteria, no definite vaccines have yet been designed or ... -
Determination of bacterial and viral pathogen spectra and identification of multi drugs resistance gene CTX-M1 in Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from acute respiratory infections children aged under-5 from two hospital settings of Dhaka city
(Brac University, 2019-01)This study aimed to determine bacterial and viral pathogen spectra and identify multidrug resistance genes in bacterial isolated from under-5 children with acute respiratory infections from two hospital settings of Dhaka ... -
Isolation and characterization of low-density polyethylene degrading and biosurfactant-producing bacteria from soils
(Brac University, 2019-03)Microorganisms play a very important role in the biological decomposition of various materials in the natural environment, this is called biodegradation. Synthetic materials including plastic and polyethylene waste accumulate ... -
Are the lakes and rivers of Dhaka city safe for water-based recreation? A case study of Salmonella spp.
(Brac University, 2019-04)Unplanned urbanization, defective sewerage system and lack of public concern can result in contamination of surface water bodies. As these water bodies are a major part of diurnal and recreational activities, contamination ... -
Isolation and characterization of vibrio spp. from surface water in Dhaka city
(Brac University, 2019-01)Vibrio spp. is an estuarine bacterium prevalent in water bodies throughout the world. Twelve species of the Vibrioceae family are known to cause diseases in human. The aim of this study was to investigate the occurrence, ... -
Are the lakes and rivers of Dhaka city safe for water-based recreation? A case study of Salmonella spp.
(Brac University, 2018-11)Over the past years, surface water bodies have been contaminated due to unplanned urbanization, industrialization and defective sewerage systems. As these water bodies are a major part of diurnal and recreational activities, ... -
Survey on patients undergoing treatments for cervical, endometrial and ovarian cancer
(Brac University, 2019-01)Cancer is a disease with an abnormal cell growth and it can invade or spread from one organ to another. There are some common symptoms noticed for cancer like abnormal bleeding, lumps, weight loss and change in bowel ... -
Isolation, molecular characterization and antibiotic resistant of pathogenic bacteria obtained from raw meat in Dhaka city
(Brac University, 2018-07)A large number of people intake proteins from meat. But the problem is a number of bacteria are being identified during the several years from raw beef which cause different physical problems and sometimes turns into ... -
PCR based analysis of single nucleotide polymorphsim in beta-casein A1 and A2 gene of bovine in Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2019-03)In the present study "PCR-based analysis of single nucleotide polymorphism in beta-casein A1 and A2 gene of bovine in Bangladesh" was conducted to differentiate between beta-casein-containing types A1 and A2. Casein ... -
Microbial risk assessment of surface waters in Dhaka
(BRAC University, 2019-03)The purpose of the research work is to examine the water quality of three major water sources of Dhaka city on basis of the presence of microbial contamination. This research has been carried out for a year and the presence ...
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