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Detection and characterization of antibiotic resistant and biofilm producing clinical isolates of Acinetobacter baumannii
(Brac University, 2024-08)Acinetobacter baumannii is an opportunistic pathogen that affects persons with weakened immune systems and causes nosocomial infections due to its antibiotic resistance. Because of the global proliferation of multidrug ... -
Effectiveness of microbial culture supernatants against multi-drug resistant microbes
(Brac University, 2022-09)The experiment started with collecting microorganisms from different sources like soil samples from 10 different places and storing them on CMCA, & SA, and MRS agar for yogurt samples from 7 different places. Among the ... -
Resuscitation of bacterial biofilm by sunlight: effects on different enteropathogenic bacteria
(Brac University, 2021-08)It is an established fact that most bacteria go through motile and sessile form during its lifetime. This transition has significant roles in seasonal outbreaks of certain bacterial diseases and bacterial pathogenesis. ... -
Helicobacter pylori and immune evasion in gastric carcinogenesis
(Brac University, 2024-10)Helicobacter pylori is found in approximately half of the global population, often without causing any symptoms of disease. Its infection is a significant public health concern and has been extensively researched for its ... -
Assessment of the antimicrobial sensitivity of Acinetobacter baumannii collected from the environment of neonatal ward of a rural hospital of Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2024-08)Background: Healthcare associated infection caused by multi drug resistant Acinetobacter baumannii is not only becoming increasingly prevalent in hospital settings but also becoming a huge challenge for the healthcare ... -
Genomic analysis of the correlation between CRISPR self-targeting spacers and prophage-related pathogenicity in Vibrio cholerae and Staphylococcus aureus
(Brac University, 2024-10)The interactions between bacteria and phages are intricate and dynamic, manifesting through two main life cycles: the lytic cycle, in which phages destroy their hosts via cell lysis, and the lysogenic cycle, where phage ... -
RISK 6 transcriptomic signature for diagnosis and treatment monitoring of extrapulmonary tuberculosis
(Brac University, 2024)Diagnosing extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) is challenging due to the diverse clinical manifestations of the disease and the requirement for invasive sampling and specialized processing. Moreover, current methods lack ... -
Biomedical waste analysis
(Brac University, 2024-10)The potential for biomedical waste to transmit infectious illnesses and include microorganisms resistant to antibiotics makes it a severe problem. The purpose of this study was to determine the microorganisms like ... -
Biomedical waste in healthcare: a comprehensive study on microbial analysis, radioactive analysis and prevalence of opportunistic bacteria
(Brac University, 2024-10)Proper biomedical waste (BMW) management is one of the crucial steps in ensuring public health. Covid 19 has given an emergence to maintain proper waste management. Microbial analysis and radioactivity tests are two ... -
An immunoinformatics approach to design a Novel mRNA vaccine against West Nile Virus
(Brac University, 2023-07)The West Nile Virus ( WNV) is a mosquito-transmitted flavivirus that causes a variety of ailments, from mild febrile illnesses to potentially lethal neuroinvasive encephalitis (Caren Chancey 1, 2015). The virus, which was ... -
Study of oxidative stress on growth and survivability comparison in between laboratory microorganisms and industrial wastewater microorganisms
(Brac University, 2023-07)Oxidative stress is one of the most common occurrence on microorganisms whether they are in natural environments, or chemically stressed environments, which typically causes natural cell apoptosis in microbes. ROS or ... -
Study of antibacterial activities of Azadirachta indica (Neem), Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi), and Punica granatum (Pomegranate peel) against vibrio cholerae
(Brac University, 2022-02)As multidrug-resistant (MDR) strains of Vibrio cholerae are emerging at an alarming rate, it has become a matter of importance to find and evaluate the already existing alternates to synthetic antibiotics. For several ... -
Isolation and characterization of bacteriophages derived from environmental waste water samples with specificity towards Klebsiella pneumoniae and Salmonella paratyphi
(Brac University, 2024-03)Multiple drug resistance of Klebsiella pneumoniae and Salmonella variants are constantly evolving and posing a significant threat to global healthcare. Furthermore, the global rise in multidrug-resistant strains of ... -
Isolation of Acinetobacter baumannii from patient and hospital environment: analyzing their antibiotic resistance, serum resistance & biofilm formation
(Brac University, 2024-07)The Acinetobacter baumannii is a gram-negative coccobacillus also known as opportunistic bacterial pathogens currently creating great concern in clinical aspects due to their capacity to endure for extended periods of ... -
Potential causative agents of biofilm-induced Cholera: an in vitro approach
(Brac University, 2024-06)Cholera, while easily treatable, is extremely common across many parts of the world, especially in the regions close to water bodies. The bacteria responsible, Vibrio cholerae, has an interesting affinity to forming ... -
Effects of non-ionizing radiation of cell tower (CT) and high voltage transmission line (HVTL) on plants, animals and humans
(Brac University, 2024-09)This study investigates the potential health risks associated with non-ionizing radiation emitted by cell towers and high-voltage transmission lines through a comprehensive, survey-based research approach. Data was ... -
Comparative analysis of machine learning models for the prediction of asthma disease among the cardiovascular disease patients
(Brac University, 2024-06)Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and recent studies have highlighted a potential association between CVD and the development of asthma. Predicting the likelihood of ... -
Isolation and characterization of potential bacteria responsible for biodegradation of low-density polyethylene collected from garbage dump sites in Dhaka
(Brac University, 2022-08)Being a multifaceted polymer, the recalcitrant Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) has slowly gained popularity for ease of access while simultaneously becoming a threat to nature. This is why investigating diverse bacteria ... -
Analysis of lipase activity of JSF7 phage
(Brac University, 2022-12)The lytic phage of Vibrio cholera, JSF7 has been found to have a GDSL-like lipase enzyme in its tail region. The sequencing of the organism showed that in the ORF30 of the organism there is a coding region of this protein. ... -
Effects of horizontal gene transfer on bacteriophage infectivity
(Brac University, 2024-02)Bacterial infections and its treatment has been a concern for researchers and scientists for centuries. At first, the invention and treatment with antibiotics seemed like a promising and reliable solution to the problem. ...
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