Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology: Recent submissions
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Effectiveness of microbial culture supernatants against multi-drug resistant microbes
(Brac University, 2022-09)The experiment started with collecting microorganisms from different sources like soil samples from 10 different places and storing them on CMCA, & SA, and MRS agar for yogurt samples from 7 different places. Among the ... -
Biomedical waste analysis
(Brac University, 2024-10)The potential for biomedical waste to transmit infectious illnesses and include microorganisms resistant to antibiotics makes it a severe problem. The purpose of this study was to determine the microorganisms like ... -
Biomedical waste in healthcare: a comprehensive study on microbial analysis, radioactive analysis and prevalence of opportunistic bacteria
(Brac University, 2024-10)Proper biomedical waste (BMW) management is one of the crucial steps in ensuring public health. Covid 19 has given an emergence to maintain proper waste management. Microbial analysis and radioactivity tests are two ... -
An immunoinformatics approach to design a Novel mRNA vaccine against West Nile Virus
(Brac University, 2023-07)The West Nile Virus ( WNV) is a mosquito-transmitted flavivirus that causes a variety of ailments, from mild febrile illnesses to potentially lethal neuroinvasive encephalitis (Caren Chancey 1, 2015). The virus, which was ... -
Study of oxidative stress on growth and survivability comparison in between laboratory microorganisms and industrial wastewater microorganisms
(Brac University, 2023-07)Oxidative stress is one of the most common occurrence on microorganisms whether they are in natural environments, or chemically stressed environments, which typically causes natural cell apoptosis in microbes. ROS or ... -
Study of antibacterial activities of Azadirachta indica (Neem), Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi), and Punica granatum (Pomegranate peel) against vibrio cholerae
(Brac University, 2022-02)As multidrug-resistant (MDR) strains of Vibrio cholerae are emerging at an alarming rate, it has become a matter of importance to find and evaluate the already existing alternates to synthetic antibiotics. For several ... -
Isolation and characterization of bacteriophages derived from environmental waste water samples with specificity towards Klebsiella pneumoniae and Salmonella paratyphi
(Brac University, 2024-03)Multiple drug resistance of Klebsiella pneumoniae and Salmonella variants are constantly evolving and posing a significant threat to global healthcare. Furthermore, the global rise in multidrug-resistant strains of ... -
Effects of non-ionizing radiation of cell tower (CT) and high voltage transmission line (HVTL) on plants, animals and humans
(Brac University, 2024-09)This study investigates the potential health risks associated with non-ionizing radiation emitted by cell towers and high-voltage transmission lines through a comprehensive, survey-based research approach. Data was ... -
Isolation and characterization of potential bacteria responsible for biodegradation of low-density polyethylene collected from garbage dump sites in Dhaka
(Brac University, 2022-08)Being a multifaceted polymer, the recalcitrant Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) has slowly gained popularity for ease of access while simultaneously becoming a threat to nature. This is why investigating diverse bacteria ... -
Analysis of lipase activity of JSF7 phage
(Brac University, 2022-12)The lytic phage of Vibrio cholera, JSF7 has been found to have a GDSL-like lipase enzyme in its tail region. The sequencing of the organism showed that in the ORF30 of the organism there is a coding region of this protein. ... -
Effects of horizontal gene transfer on bacteriophage infectivity
(Brac University, 2024-02)Bacterial infections and its treatment has been a concern for researchers and scientists for centuries. At first, the invention and treatment with antibiotics seemed like a promising and reliable solution to the problem. ... -
A comparative proteomic study of salt tolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana to identify strategies for improving salt tolerance in Solanum lycopersicum
(Brac University, 2024-06)Tomatoes are a significant crop globally, valued for their nutritional benefits and widely used in Bangladeshi households. However, soil salinity caused by heavy monsoons and tidal floods, leading to an excess of Na+ ... -
Identification of Pseudomonas aeruginosa from post-traumatic wounds in Dhaka and their antimicrobial susceptibility profiles: a single-center cross-sectional study
(Brac University, 2024-04)The purpose of the experimental study was to isolate the target organisms Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus, from patients' wounds, which were generally recognized as post-traumatic wounds. All 45 patients ... -
A narrative review of the risk factors, molecular alterations and epigenetic dysregulation in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
(Brac University, 2024-05)Oral cancers, generally referred to as Oral Squamous Cell Carcinomas (OSCC) or Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinomas (HNSCC), are a group of cancer that originates in the squamous cells in the mucosal surfaces of the head ... -
The prevalence of multi-drug-resistant staphylococcus aureus and klebsiella pneumoniae in cooked meat samples collected from hospital cafeterias in the Dhaka city corporation area
(Brac University, 2024-05)Foodborne diseases are a common threat in Bangladesh since study showed that 30 million people suffer from food poisoning in our country annually. One of the most favorite and nutritious food items in Bangladesh is chicken ... -
A generalized overview of antibiotic resistance on the context of South Asian countries
(Brac University, 2022-07)Antibiotic resistance has become a global health concern, marking its prevalence in the South Asian countries as well due to a number of underlying factors. With its manifold effects in the public health sector, it’s ... -
In-silico approach to design a novel multi-epitope vaccine against Zika Virus
(Brac University, 2024-04)Zika virus is a global concern and a public health emergency proclaimed by WHO due to its dangerous repercussions after the infection. Since it poses a significant threat to emerging again, competent and adequate action ... -
Resuscitation of bacterial biofilm by sunlight: effects on different enteropathogenic bacteria
(Brac University, 2022-06)There is significant evidence that suggests that bacteria go through various mobile and immobile phases during their lifetime. All these various phases, in turn, facilitate the pathogenic bacteria to cause and spread ... -
Serum bactericidal activity against multi-drug resistant Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa
(Brac University, 2022-06)Antibiotic resistance has become a matter of utmost concern. Many disease-causing pathogens are becoming resistant to multiple antibiotics, referred to as multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacteria. The purpose of this study ... -
Bacteriological study of Balu and Turag River
(Brac University, 2024)Bangladesh, being a riverine country, depends highly on the river water for various purposes including agriculture, domestic use and industrial usage. Thus, water pollution is also a massive conundrum for this country. ...
