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Omicron, delta, and beta, deadliest among SARS-CoV-2 variants: an in silico analysis
(Brac University, 2023-01)
SARS-CoV-2 has a higher mutation rate since it is emerging in Wuhan, China, and has a high propensity for mutation as it contains RNA as its genome. Because of its high transmissibility and new variants constantly mutating, ...
Detection of multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in chicken samples collected from wet markets of Dhaka City
(Brac University, 2023-06)
In both humans and animals, antibiotics are often used as a kind of treatment and to prevent illness. Antibiotic resistance may, however, also increase due to broad antibiotic usage. This study aimed to investigate the ...
Overview of the risk factors, prevention and management of SARS-COV-2
(Brac University, 2020-08)
SARS-CoV-2, the novel corona virus that originated in Wuhan, China in late December is a
positive single stranded RNA virus. COVID-19, a disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 is
characterized by symptoms such as fever, sore ...
A study of prevalence and antimicrobial resistance and pathogenic activity of bacteria in the air of certain areas of Dhaka city
(Brac University, 2022-04)
The economic hub of Bangladesh, it’s capital city Dhaka is subject to a high level of pollution
all year round, which makes the air harmful to breathe. On average, around 14 m3
of air is
inhaled by an individual every ...
Use of antibiotics leading the occurrence of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria on hydroponically grown Mung bean sprouts.
(BRAC University, 2021-06)
Antibiotics are used to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria that can cause plant disease
or associate to human disease during the development of food crops. The goal of this study was to
observe the effect of ...
Exploration of potential yeast (Candida maltosa) from mozzarella cheese and its prospect for probiotic activity
(Brac University, 2020-01)
To be a good probiotic any bacteria or yeast need to fulfill some requirements. There are some tests need to be conducted both in-vitro and in-vivo. Probiotics are living organisms which administered in adequate amounts ...
Biased acquisition of spacers by the CRISPR System of the V. cholerae
(Brac University, 2021-09)
Cholera is a deadly waterborne disease that is caused by the serogroup of O1 or O139 of Vibrio
cholerae. Also, there are many non-pathogenic Vibrio cholerae strains known as non-O1 and
non-O139. Bacteriophages are bacteria ...
Structural Dynamic of FLS2 LRR D122N BAK1 LRR Crystal Complex
(Brac University, 2020-12)
This study includes a protein subunit extraction from Arabidopsis Thaliana. Arabidopsis
Thaliana, an ideal plant for any type of research leading to a new direction of genetic
experiments. Its importance shows by its ...
Horizontal gene transfer: an insight into antimicrobial resistance
(Brac University, 2022-10)
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which affects a variety of infectious pathogens, is a pivotal
public health issue for many countries and corporations. Governments across the globe are
starting to take heed of an issue ...
Assessment of multidrug resistant bacterial load in cosmetics bought from local markets of Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2022-02)
A total of 27 brands of commercially available lipsticks, powders and creams were collected from different parts of Dhaka, in order to test their level of contamination. Organisms were detected from 85.2% of the cosmetic ...