Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (MNS): Recent submissions
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Bacteriology of diabetic foot ulcers and their antibiotic resistance ability
(Brac University, 2022-12-15)This study is aimed to isolate the pathogenic bacteria from diabetic foot ulcers and observe their antibiotic susceptibility against antimicrobial agents. Seventy-five patients diagnosed with diabetic foot ulcers were ... -
Effects Of horizontal gene transfer on bacteriophage infectivity
(Brac University, 2022-12)Vibrio cholerae is one of the very well-known and common pathogenic bacteria which cause mild to severe gastrointestinal diseases, and in extreme cases, patients die. Specially children are victims where proper ... -
Different types of plastic bioremediation using soil bacteria and Superworm zophobas morio larvae
(Brac University, 2022-12)Plastic is a recalcitrant molecule that cannot be easily biodegraded. As a result, almost all the plastic that has been manufactured is still in the world. There are microplastics in everywhere like air, water, soil, ... -
Isolation and characterization of bacteria from burn-injured patients and detection of their antibiotic sensitivity pattern
(Brac University, 2022-11)Burn injuries are one of the most prevalent public health issues and cause more than 26,000 deaths every year all over the world. Burn injuries are skin or tissue damages that are caused by various agents like fire, ... -
Dust mite allergy and the significance of different immunotherapies to treat It.
(Brac University, 2022-03)Dust mite allergy is an inflammatory reaction to microscopic insects that reside in household dust. Dust mite allergy symptoms include those associated with hay fever, such as sneezing and a runny nose. Many persons ... -
A short review on micropropagation of various spices in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2022-10)Spices have been utilized throughout history for flavoring and preserving meals, as well as medicinal and cosmetic uses. Bangladesh's culinary system has always been spice-dominated, with roughly 27 different varieties of ... -
Micropropagation of medicinal plant in Bangladesh: A short review
(Brac University, 2022-12)Micropropagation of medicinal plants is widely applied in the ayurvedic and pharmaceutical industries to produce active compounds. Besides that, in-vitro regeneration is important in the production of high-quality plant-based ... -
In silico identification of molecular mimicry between T-cell epitopes of borrelia burgdorferi and the human proteome: implications for autoimmune response in Lyme disease
(Brac University, 2022-12)Autoimmune disorder is a dysfunctional immune system in a body, which attacks its own cells. Borrelia burgdorferi, a pathogenic bacterium, shares an intrinsic relation to Lyme disease in humans causing autoreactive responses ... -
The combined effect of Levofloxacin and Azithromycin against multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
(Brac University, 2022-11)Pneumonia affects everyone, particularly young children under the age of five. Acinetobacter baumannii, Klebsiella pneumonia, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa are one of the main causes of pneumonia as they cause a wide range ... -
Incorporating probiotics in our daily food consumption to combat antibiotic resistance
(Brac University, 2022-10)An increase in antibiotic resistance throughout the globe threatens the survival of these lifesaving drugs (ABR). One of the most pressing global health issues is antibiotic resistance, which develops when bacteria or ... -
Genetic disorders associated with mutations in bHLH transcription factors: a review
(Brac University, 2022-11)bHLH proteins belong to a superfamily of proteins characterized by one of the largest dimerized transcriptional proteins. The main role of bHLH protein is in the developmental processes. They function as transcriptional ... -
Isolation, identification and efficacy assessment of bacteria degrading azo dye & reactive dye from river sludge sample
(Brac University, 2022-11)Textile and dyeing industry’s effluents and wastes are considered one of the top water pollutants in Bangladesh which ultimately leads to public health hazard. This study intends to explore the capacity of local bacteria ... -
Comparative analysis of antimicrobial resistance pattern and pathogenic characterization of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from hospital effluents wastewater and its adjacent communities in Dhaka city
(Brac University, 2023-02)Staphylococcus aureus is Gram-positive cocci, facultatively aerobic that has the intrinsic ability to ferment carbohydrates and forms clusters. Staphylococcus aureus is responsible for numerous pyogenic infections, food ... -
Isolation, identification, and antibiogram studies of Escherichia coli from salad vegetable samples sold in Dhaka city
(Brac University, 2023-02)The purpose of the study was to investigate the microbial composition of typical salad ingredients and their potential to serve as a source of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Six different marketplaces in the city of Dhaka ... -
Isolation of antibiotic resistant salmonella spp. from fresh vegetables collected from local wet markets of Dhaka city
(Brac University, 2023-02)In Bangladesh, eating raw vegetables that have undergone less processing is becoming very popular. Consuming fresh vegetables contaminated with significant gastrointestinal pathogenic bacteria like Salmonella increases the ... -
Production of polyclonal antisera of vibrio cholerae O1 & O139 to detect pathogenic vibrio cholerae
(Brac University, 2023-01)Cholera is endemic in Bangladesh due to serogroup O1, and people are still suffering from the disease seasonally in this geographic area. So, detecting the disease as soon as possible and making availability of materials ... -
The isolation and characterization of bacteria exhibiting deinking activity from regions in Sylhet
(Brac University, 2022-12)The wastage of paper and ink is a major cause of pollution in Bangladesh. The ever-rising population demands an increased requirement for paper and ink that often end up occupying landfills or contributing to air pollution. ... -
Anti-bacterial effect of essential oil extracted from homegrown Origanum vulgare L and Azadirachta indica tree on pathogenic bacteria
(Brac University, 2022-10)Antibiotic resistance has been on the rise for many years now. Multidrug resistance patterns in Gramnegative and Gram-positive bacterial strains are difficult to cure and might even be untreatable with conventional ... -
A review of the prevalence of Acinetobacter that contains the blaNDM-1 Gene
(Brac University, 2022-05)The blaNDM-1 gene is responsible for multidrug resistance in a wide variety of organisms including Acinetobacter which are responsible for opportunistic infections in immunocompromised patients. The gene is primarily ... -
A review on the socio-demographic and cultural factors associated with the delayed diagnosis of cervical cancer and possible interventions in screening attitude: From South Asian perspective
(Brac University, 2022-11)Cervical cancer is the prominent reason of cancer related mortality in women in the South Asian countries. Unfortunately, due to low rate of cervical cancer screening (CCS) cervical cancer is still a significant public ...
