Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (MNS): Recent submissions
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An update on Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome: a review of the current state of knowledge in Genetic Etiology, Molecular Pathogenesis, and Emerging Treatment Strategies
(Brac University, 2023-12)Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by a premature aging system, which leads to death before 14.6 years due to cardiovascular complications and heart failure. HGPS is connected ... -
A review on prevalence and antimicrobial resistance in salmonella enteritidis and salmonella typhimurium in poultry
(Brac University, 2023-11)Salmonellosis poses an enduring global challenge, contributing significantly to foodborne illnesses and economic burdens. This review focused on the prevalence of Salmonella serovars Enteritidis and Typhimurium in poultry ... -
Distribution of complete CRISPR-Cas systems in vibrio cholerae and its effect on presence of plasmid derived contigs in complete genome assemblies
(BRAC University, 2023-05)Cholera is a water-borne disease caused by Vibrio cholerae that causes severe diarrhea and dehydration. Plasmids disseminate antibiotic resistance and have the potential to play critical roles in epidemic outbreaks. ... -
Detection of Extended Spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) And Carbapenemase Encoding Escherichia coli isolates from hospital effluent wastewater and hospital adjacent community tap water in Dhaka metropolitan city
(Brac University, 2023-08)Escherichia coli is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium in the family Enterobacteriaceae. E.coli is an organism of bacterium that can be identified living in a variety of conditions, such as warm blooded animals' and ... -
Microbial determination methods in pharmaceutical and food quality control
(Brac University, 2023-12)Within the realms of pharmaceutical and food production, maintaining stringent quality control measures is imperative. The determination of microbial content emerges as a pivotal component in safeguarding the integrity ... -
Identification and antibiotic susceptibility of Escherichia coli isolated from chicken samples collected from wet markets in Dhaka city
(Brac University, 2023-06)Pathogenic Escherichia coli can be found in the intestine and feces of the chickens. Even though most E. coli strains are not harmful, there are some deadly E. coli strains, which cause food-borne diseases in humans. ... -
A landscape view on antimicrobial resistance pattern of Acinetobacter baumannii and Vibrio cholerae in hospital wastewater and adjacent household water
(Brac University, 2023-06)Global threats to public health are growing from carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacteria, particularly the Acinetobacter baumannii-calcoaceticus complex and Enterobacteriaceae- Vibrio cholerae. Numerous multidrug-resistant ... -
Clinical features & outcomes of hospitalized patients with Covid-19 in Dhaka: a single-centered cross-sectional descriptive study
(Brac University, 2023-07)Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is still currently a significant public health concern since the outbreak of its pandemic. we aim to share the clinical manifestations of 222 hospitalized COVID-19 ... -
“Pseudomonas aeruginosa characterization and analysis based on its antimicrobial resistant pattern collected from hospital wastewater and adjacent community water.”
(Brac University, 2023-08)Introduction: The main purpose of this study is to identify the multidrug-resistant genes from some specific microorganisms. Among them, our selected organism was Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The highly known Carbapenem and ... -
Detection of multidrug-resistant bacteria in the eye and face makeup cosmetics collected from local markets of Dhaka
(Brac University, 2024-02)The study aimed to determine the level of contamination and evaluate the multidrug resistance of the bacteria isolated from cosmetic products commonly used by women in Dhaka city. A total of 102 samples from locally ... -
Characterization of newly identified bacterial biofilm degrading bacteriophage obtained from Dhaka city lake water samples
(Brac University, 2023-09)Recently acquired bacteriophages from water samples in Dhaka city which degraded the bacterial biofilms were characterized in this investigation. Bacteriophages unique to E. coli strain 9A(ⲫ9A) and Vibrio cholerae strain ... -
Correlation of mutations with the minimum inhibitory concentrations of isoniazid drug among isoniazid-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2023-08)Tuberculosis is still one of the major causes of mortality in the globe. Isoniazid (INH), a first-line medication used to treat tuberculosis is becoming increasingly resistant. With the rise of INH resistance we need more ... -
Bacteriological study of Payra river: microbial isolation, identification, analysis of antimicrobial resistance and pathogenicity
(Brac University, 2022-12)"Introduction: Water is the most precious element for all living creatures, being used for drinking, bathing, domestic purposes, etc. Being a riverine country, Bangladesh's people depend heavily on river water. This causes ... -
Investigating adaptation of Staphylococcus aureus to hand sanitisers and subsequent antibiotic co-selection via experimental evolution
(Brac University, 2023-10)One of the most notable results of the COVID-19 pandemic is the escalation in the use of hand sanitisers as personal hygiene products as well as in healthcare settings. Besides devising effective infection control ... -
Unveiling the role of free DNA in biofilm formation; potential relevance in Cholera epidemiology
(Brac University, 2023-10)This study meticulously probes the impact of both isogenic and heterogenic genomic DNA, in its entirety and fragmented states, on the density of biofilms formed by distinct bacterial strains, spanning both gram-positive ... -
Bacterial co-infection and secondary infection in patients with Covid-19: a review
(2023-10)Bacterial confections and secondary infections increase the severity of respiratory viral infections and were constant causes of mortality in influenza pandemics but have not been well characterized in patients with ... -
A knowledge-based perception analysis about Biotechnology among university students in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2023-10)Biotechnology is a rapidly evolving field of science. However, the success of this field depends on the acceptance of the research product by the user or consumers. This again depends on the perception of this technology. ... -
PCR based detection of helicobacter pylori compared with CLO in stomach biopsy samples from patients with dyspepsia: a pilot study
(Brac University, 2023-10)Helicobacter pylori infection can lead to a range of gastrointestinal diseases, including gastritis and peptic ulcers, and can develop into stomach cancer if left untreated. Treating H. pylori infection in an early stage ... -
A comparative study on the antimicrobial resistance pattern of Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from hospital wastewater and its surrounding community
(Brac University, 2023-08)Klebsiella pneumoniae (Kpn) is a member of the Enterobacteriaceae which is a gram-negative, encapsulated, and non-motile bacterium. K. pneumoniae spreads a range of infections, including pneumonia, urinary tract infections ... -
Comparative study of the antimicrobial activity between raw and powdered spices
(Brac University, 2023-09)Currently, pathogen-led infectious diseases and food poisoning caused by microbial spoilage are some of the biggest concerns for human health all over the world. However, the efficiency level of some antimicrobial agents ...