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Development of a cost effective medium for enhanced production of Bacillus thuringiensis δ-endotoxin
(BRAC University, 2014-10)
The control of pest populations by using bacteria as insect pathogens has been an attractive
alternative to the application of chemical pesticides. As chemicals cause damage to the
environment, biological control is ...
Microbiological qualities of some foods sold in the street and in the mid-level and high-level restaurants
(BRAC University, 2014-12)
Street foods and restaurant foods play an important role in people’s daily food options as well as their regular nutritional requirements are dependent on these foods, as their ever-growing busy schedule take away the ...
Optimization of immunodot blot assay for diagnosis of Typhoid and Paratyphoid fever using the TPTest for comparison
(BRAC University, 2014-07)
Typhoid and paratyphoid (enteric) fever are responsible for morbidity and mortality
worldwide. Bangladesh is an endemic zone of enteric fever where sanitation and hygienic
conditions are poor. Rapid, accurate diagnosis ...
Study on SOD1 GENE +35A>C polymorphism in impaired glucose regulation patients of Bangladeshi origin
(BRAC University, 2014-07)
Superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1), located at the cytosol has been postulated to represent
between 50%-80% of the total SOD activity. The SOD gene is located at 21q22.1.
Polymorphisms in the genes encoding these enzymes found ...
Surveillance of low pathogenic avian influenza in Dhaka District
(BRAC University, 2014-08)
This present research was under taken with a view to investigate the epidemiological and molecular study of Low pathogenic Avian Influenza (LPAI). For this purpose samples were collected from 800 clinically healthy birds ...
Isolation and characterization of yeast for bioethanol production, using sugarcane molasses
(BRAC University, 2014-03)
In view of the anticipated shortage of the traditional supplies of fossil fuels there is a great deal of interest in the production of ethanol as an alternative biofuel in recent years. The present study describes the ...
Immune response of oral cholera vaccine, Shanchol in Bangladeshi recipients
(BRAC University, 2014-07)
Cholera, an acute and severe dehydrating diarrheal disease caused by Vibrio cholerae O1 remains a major public health concern which has significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. Several efforts have been made to develop ...
Comparison of Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) specific IgA and IgG avidity maturation between Vivotif Vaccinees and naturally infected enteric patients in Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2014-08)
Enteric fever, primarily caused by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi and Paratyphi, is a
potentially life-threatening systemic disease. Characterized by fever, malaise and diffused
abdominal pain, it can lead to delirium, ...
Evaluation of helicobacter pyloristool antigen detection test
(BRAC University, 2014-11)
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a human pathogen causing chronic gastritis, gastric
and duodenal ulcer, gastric carcinoma and dyspepsia. The diagnosis of H. pylori is an
essential element in the management of these ...