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Prevalence of microorganisms in cell phones and the behavioral pattern associated with the demographic of Dhaka City (South)
(Brac University, 2018-07)Mobile phones are currently one of the mostly used electronic devices and it is used by people from almost every walk of life. Along with that, usage of mobile phone is increasing with time passing by due to its availability ... -
A Short Review and preliminary study on peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) tissue culture
(Brac University, 2018-12)Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) belongs to the family leguminosae and is one of the most important oil seed crops in the world. Peanut seeds contain high seed oil, proteins, amino acids and vitamin E. However, this crop faces ... -
Extended-spectrum β-lactamase producing and Quinolone resistance Salmonella spp. in Dhaka city retail meat: an emerging public health concern of Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2018-12)Salmonella has represented as the primary cause of food poisoning in human. Immunocompromised people and infants are mainly vulnerable to salmonellosis; Salmonella can be found in many foods and food products including ... -
Detection of new Delhi Metallo-β-lactamase-1 (NDM-1) gene from multidrug-resistant pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from Dhaka Medical College Hospital
(BRAC, 2018-12)New Delhi Metallo-beta-lactamase-1 (NDM-1) producing superbugs create a global public health problem because of their resistance to most of the antibiotics. This study was conducted to determine the presence of NDM-1 ... -
Exploring the possible function and acquisition pattern of self-targeting Spacers: in five common infectious bacteria
(Brac University, 2019-12)The adaptive immunity in prokaryotes known as Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR) and its CRISPR associated (Cas) genes provide the encoding organisms with the ability to resist invasive ... -
A short review and preliminary study on peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) tissue culture
(Brac University, 2018-12)Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) belongs to the family leguminosae and is one of the most important oil seed crops in the world. Peanut seeds contain high seed oil, proteins, amino acids and vitamin E. However, this crop faces ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Characterization of the major risk factors Cardiovascular diseases and analysis of hypertension as a complication among the relatively newly diagnosed patients all over Bangladesh: a reflective study
(BRAC University, 2018-12)Heart related illness is a worldwide issue as of late. A large number of individuals everywhere throughout the world are experiencing some type of this sort of medical problem. The example of cardiovascular illness may ... -
Studying vibrio spp. in industrially polluted surface waters : difficulties and uncertainities during characterization
(BRAC University, 2018-11)4 Abstract . Being the capital of Bangladesh Dhaka city faces multiple pollution problems due to rapid urbanization leading to unplanned industrialization. This often results in the contamination of water bodies with ...
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