Thesis (Master of Science in Biotechnology): Recent submissions
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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 ... -
'O antigenic' polysaccharide specific memory B cell responses in Bangladeshi Cholera patients infected with Vibrio cholerae O1
(BRAC University, 2015-03)Cholera, caused by Vibrio cholerae O1/O139, is an acute dehydrating enteric disease with high mortality rate if untreated. Several efforts have been made to develop effective vaccines, and effort is still continuing. The ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Isolation and characterization of Saccharomyces cerevisiae for the production of ethanol from organic sources
(BRAC University, 2013-10-07)Microbial production of ethanol is a very popular concept in respect of alleviating energy demand nowadays. In this regard, two fermenting strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae were isolated from date-juice and grapes and ... -
Isolation and characterization of escherichia coli from raw vegetables
(BRAC University, 2013-10)Escherichia coli is a genetically heterogeneous group of bacteria whose members are typically nonpathogens that are a part of the normal microflora of the intestinal tract of humans and animal. However, some strains have ... -
Identification of synchronized role of transcription factors, genes and enzymes in Arabidopsis thaliana under four Abiotic stress responsive pathways
(BRAC University, 2014-03)DNA microarray databases are widely used tool to predict and identify functional genomics and gene expression. This plant genomic recourse can solve various biological questions related to biotic and abiotic stresses at ... -
Temperature stability study of killed, bivalent, oral cholera caccine, shanchol in Bangladeshi adult participants
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Effect of growth regulators on shoot induction and plant regeneration in tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.)
(BRAC University, 2011-11)Tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum Miller) is one of the most important winter vegetable crops in Bangladesh. To meet the increasing demand of tomato in Bangladesh, it is necessary to develop new varieties adapted to various ... -
Cloning of an antiporter gene (NHX1) from PCR amplicons into a recombination competent vector containing a constitutive promoter (caMV35S)
(BRAC University, 2011-10)The costal belt of Bangladesh is under the threat of increasing salinity and thus reducing plant productivity. Consequently, salinity has become a major concern for ensuring food security. Salt tolerance is known to be a ... -
In Vitro regneration of three local potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) varieties of Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2011-09)The present study was conducted to develop an efficient and reliable protocol for in vitro regeneration of potato varieties. Experiments were conducted with a view to standardize in vitro regeneration of three local ... -
Development of Immune response in different age groups of children from Birth to 2 years of age
(BRAC University, 2011-12)Human neonates are markedly more susceptible to infection than are older children or adults. This increased susceptibility is generally believed to be due to immaturity of the immune system to combat pathogens in both ... -
Optimization of photoproduction of hydrogen by the bacterium Rhodobacter capsulatus: role of Pyruvate Formate Lyase
(BRAC University, 2010)The bacterium Rhodobacter capsulatus uses solar energy to produce hydrogen, a clean energy from many organic substrates derived from renewable sources. Two types of enzymes can catalyze the reduction of protons to H2, ... -
In vitro antibacterial activity of ethanol, methanol and water extracts of persimmon fruit (diospyros peregrine) against some multi-drug resistant human pathogens
(BRAC University, 2010)Diospyros peregrine is a small middle sized tree of costal Bangladesh. The fruits have ethno medicinal significance for the treatment of diarrhea. dysentery, cholera. ulcer of mouth and wounds. The world-wide increase ... -
Screening of some Bangladeshi medicinal plants for in vitro antioxidant, antimicrobial and insecticdal activities
(BRAC University, 2011)Screening of some Bangladeshi medicinal plants for antioxidant , antimicrobial , insecticidal activity and analysis of some of their chemical contents were undertaken in the present study. The medicinal plants studied ...
