Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology: Recent submissions
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Genetic susceptibility to coronary artery disease in Bangladesh: evaluation of MTHFR gene polymorphisms (C677T and A1298C) and hyperhomocysteinemia as independent risk factors of coronary artery disease among young Bangladeshi adults
(Brac University, 2024-06)Coronary artery disease (CAD) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. This study investigates the role of elevated plasma homocysteine (Hcy) levels as an independent risk factor for CAD and explores ... -
Resuscitation of bacterial biofilm by Sunlight: Effects on Vibrio cholerae, Shiga Toxin Producing Escherichia coli.
(Brac University, 2024-05)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 ... -
Inhibition of acinetobacter baumannii biofilm formation by black pepper extract
(Brac University, 2024-08)Acinetobacter baumannii, a Gram-negative opportunistic pathogen, is considered a significant concern in clinical aspects due to its ability to form biofilms and its resistance to multiple antibiotics. This study aims to ... -
Understanding the impacts of biotechnology: a survey among the university students in chittagong
(Brac University, 2024-05)Biotechnology, a field of science dealing with modifying living organisms for various purposes, remains a subject of curiosity and uncertainty for many individuals. This study endeavors to shed light on the perceptions and ... -
Infertility of women in focus: risk factors and predictive outcome among women diagnosed with PCOS of Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2023-12)Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder in women, and it is the main cause of infertility in women of reproductive age due to anovulation. It affects women during their reproductive years and one ... -
Detection of inducible clindamycin resistance in methicillin-resistant and -susceptible staphylococcus aureus isolated from clinical samples in a tertiary care hospital of Dhaka City
(Brac University, 2024-01)A Gram-positive bacterium, Staphylococcus aureus, a microorganism present in the nasal passages of approximately 30% of individuals and on the skin of around 20% is responsible for a diverse range of clinical illnesses. ... -
Determination of antibacterial and antioxidant activity of Spondias mombin stem bark extracts
(Brac University, 2024-04)Plants have been used throughout history in traditional medicine, and remain a promising source of pharmaceuticals. Spondias mombin, an ethnomedicinal plant recognized for its efficacy in treating various diseases, is also ... -
Investigating the Effects of Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) emitted by cell phones on human health
(Brac University, 2024-03)"The research delves into the complex relationship between the non-ionizing radiation (NIR) under the segment of electromagnetic fields (EMF) emitted from cell phones and the health complications of the residents of Dhaka ... -
Health practices among rural adults regarding prevention of Hypertension
(Brac University, 2024-03)Bangladesh is currently facing the epidemiological transition from communicable diseases to non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Rural people are more vulnerable due to their poor healthcare accessibility. Although hypertension ... -
Distribution of complete CRISPR-Cas systems in vibrio cholerae and its effect on presence of plasmid derived contigs in complete genome assemblies
(BRAC University, 2023-05)Cholera is a water-borne disease caused by Vibrio cholerae that causes severe diarrhea and dehydration. Plasmids disseminate antibiotic resistance and have the potential to play critical roles in epidemic outbreaks. ... -
Detection of Extended Spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) And Carbapenemase Encoding Escherichia coli isolates from hospital effluent wastewater and hospital adjacent community tap water in Dhaka metropolitan city
(Brac University, 2023-08)Escherichia coli is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium in the family Enterobacteriaceae. E.coli is an organism of bacterium that can be identified living in a variety of conditions, such as warm blooded animals' and ... -
Characterization of newly identified bacterial biofilm degrading bacteriophage obtained from Dhaka city lake water samples
(Brac University, 2023-09)Recently acquired bacteriophages from water samples in Dhaka city which degraded the bacterial biofilms were characterized in this investigation. Bacteriophages unique to E. coli strain 9A(ⲫ9A) and Vibrio cholerae strain ... -
Investigating adaptation of Staphylococcus aureus to hand sanitisers and subsequent antibiotic co-selection via experimental evolution
(Brac University, 2023-10)One of the most notable results of the COVID-19 pandemic is the escalation in the use of hand sanitisers as personal hygiene products as well as in healthcare settings. Besides devising effective infection control ... -
Unveiling the role of free DNA in biofilm formation; potential relevance in Cholera epidemiology
(Brac University, 2023-10)This study meticulously probes the impact of both isogenic and heterogenic genomic DNA, in its entirety and fragmented states, on the density of biofilms formed by distinct bacterial strains, spanning both gram-positive ... -
A knowledge-based perception analysis about Biotechnology among university students in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2023-10)Biotechnology is a rapidly evolving field of science. However, the success of this field depends on the acceptance of the research product by the user or consumers. This again depends on the perception of this technology. ... -
PCR based detection of helicobacter pylori compared with CLO in stomach biopsy samples from patients with dyspepsia: a pilot study
(Brac University, 2023-10)Helicobacter pylori infection can lead to a range of gastrointestinal diseases, including gastritis and peptic ulcers, and can develop into stomach cancer if left untreated. Treating H. pylori infection in an early stage ... -
A comparative study on the antimicrobial resistance pattern of Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from hospital wastewater and its surrounding community
(Brac University, 2023-08)Klebsiella pneumoniae (Kpn) is a member of the Enterobacteriaceae which is a gram-negative, encapsulated, and non-motile bacterium. K. pneumoniae spreads a range of infections, including pneumonia, urinary tract infections ... -
Comparative study of the antimicrobial activity between raw and powdered spices
(Brac University, 2023-09)Currently, pathogen-led infectious diseases and food poisoning caused by microbial spoilage are some of the biggest concerns for human health all over the world. However, the efficiency level of some antimicrobial agents ... -
Comparative study on antibiotic resistance profiles and plasmid presence in water samples focusing inside and outside Dhaka district
(Brac University, 2023-10)One of the most pressing issues of recent times is antimicrobial resistance or AMR. Nowadays, treating infections with susceptible antibiotics has become a major concern as antibiotic resistance is rapidly rising. And due ... -
Effects of vitamin C in enhancing the activities of antibiotics against multi-drug resistant bacteria
(Brac University, 2023-09)The emergence and proliferation of antibiotic-resistant pathogens have become a global threat. A large number of the pathogens are becoming resistant even to the last resort of antibiotics. The project aimed to study the ...
