Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (MNS): Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Ion acoustic wave in relativistic magnetized quantum plasma with positive ions, negative ions, electrons and stationary dust particles
(Brac University, 2022-07)The propagation of the ion acoustic (IA) solitary waves (SWs) in a degenerate quantum plasma with external magnetic field (containing magnetized positive and negative ions, unmagnetized quantum electrons with stationary ... -
Divulgence of bacterial diversity and corresponding antibiotic susceptibility profile of coastal waters in Saint Martin's Island, Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2022)Considered to be the largest reservoir of microorganisms, ocean water holds massive potential for scientific research. The Saint Martin’s Islands of Bangladesh, located in the north-east part of the Bay of Bengal, is one ... -
The mutagenic effects of pesticides on enteric bacterial pathogens: a scoping review
(Brac University, 2022-07)Background: Pesticides are chemical substances that are being extensively used worldwide leading to the contamination of environment, particularly in soil and aquatic systems. Thus, enteric bacterial pathogens living in ... -
The role of COVID-19 induced oxidative stress and inflammation on multiple organ system damage
(Brac University, 2022-07)Numerous attempts are being taken globally to comprehend the molecular mechanisms underlying the coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19. The majority of deaths among patients might be a direct result of SARS-CoV-2 infection, ... -
Targeted bacteriophage application to control water contamination by Escherichia coli, Vibrio and Salmonella
(Brac University, 2022-04)Water contamination and scarcity of pure water is a major issue of concern in our country. Water borne epidemics caused by different strains of Escherichia coli, Salmonella or Vibrio have become more frequent in many ... -
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 ... -
Regulation of genetically modified organisms in India and the influence of Cartagena protocol on its biosafety framework
(Brac University, 2022-05)Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are the products of modern-day biotechnology techniques. One prominent example which highlights just how popular GMOs have become, is that of genetically engineered (GE) plants. ... -
The antibacterial activities of Peppermint oil, Mustard oil and Clove oil on Klebsiella pneumonia, Acinetobacter baumannii, and Pseudomonas taetrolens
(Brac University, 2022-03)Bacteria are getting highly resistant to antibiotics throughout the time and are getting harder to treat. This project focused on up to which percentage an essential oil can inhibit a multi-drug resistant pathogen, and ... -
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 ... -
Prevalence of Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in vegetable and water samples in Dhaka South
(Brac University, 2022-03)Carbapenems are commonly considered last-resort antibiotics in the treatment of severe infections caused by multidrug-resistant Enterobacteriaceae. The emergence of carbapenem-resistant isolates over the last decade ... -
Current Antibiotic-resistant crisis and initiatives to combat antimicrobial resistance: A review from global perspective
(Brac University, 2022-05)Anti-microbial resistance is rising as one of the worldwide threats all over the planet due to microorganisms' regular hereditary transformation as well as restricting acknowledgment of a medication. In addition, ... -
Prevalence and diversity of antimicrobial resistant pathogens from medical and community wastewater in Dhaka City
(Brac University, 2022-05)Background: Uncontrolled and excessive exposure of antibiotics in the medical waste poses a selective pressure to acquire and disseminate highly antibiotic resistance genes to common pathogenic bacteria. This study is ... -
Influencing factors of antibiotic resistance
(Brac University, 2022-02)Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the path in which microbes tends to support its survival. It is always not only about microbes there are bacteria as well for which antibiotic was invented. Then again there is also ... -
Multidrug Resistant Salmonella Spp. and Staphylococcus Spp. Isolated from milk in Dhaka City
(Brac University, 2021-03)The foodborne pathogen Salmonella spp. and Staphylococcus spp. are responsible for a food borne disease affecting both humans and animals. To evaluate the presence of these nuisance bacteria, a total of 61 samples ... -
Isolation of β-Lactam & Colistin Resistant Bacteria and associated β-Lactamase & CLR Gene from animal originated food
(Brac University, 2022-01)After the COVID-19 outbreak, the emergence of antimicrobial resistance among bacterial pathogens is another concern for public health. This study was designed to investigate the presence of multi-drug resistant β-lactamase ... -
Prevalence of Salmonella spp. in Vegetables: A Review Paper
(Brac University, 2022-03)A number of studies have found a link between salmonellosis outbreaks and the eating of raw vegetables. This study is a literature evaluation on the prevalence of Salmonella spp. in fresh vegetables that was conducted ... -
A review on Mucormycosis in view of COVID-19, Diabetes and the role of Iron
(Brac University, 2021-10)COVID-19 has made people all over the world susceptible to other diseases caused by various microorganisms. One of them is caused by a fungus called mucormycosis or black fungus. Together with diabetes and COVID-19, it ... -
Isolation of bacteriophage from sewage water samples specific for Vibriocholerae
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A review on the prevalence and Detection of Bacterial contamination in Common Food and Associated Health Risk
(Brac University, 2021-10)Foodborne diseases are becoming a serious public health problem throughout the world, with 48 million illnesses and 3,000 fatalities projected in the United States each year. Over 1.7 billion cases of diarrheal disease-related ...
