Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology: Recent submissions
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Isolation and characterization of bacteriophage from environmental water samples specific for Klebsiella pneumoniae
(BRAC Univeristy, 2018-01)Klebsiella pneumoniae is a clinically important pathogen that is frequently associated with multidrug resistance. Recently, some of its strains have acquired superbug status. Over time it is getting difficult to treat ... -
Isolation of E. coli phages from environmental water samples and analysis of their effect on periodic epidemics of cholera
(BRAC University, 2017-09)Cholera is a deadly infectious disease caused by the pathogen Vibrio cholerae. In our country cholera epidemics occur seasonally. Two peaks of outbreaks nicely coincide with dry season and monsoon rain. Several factors ... -
Screening of Lactic Acid Bacteria with antimicrobial property isolated from fermented foods
(BRAC University, 2017-10)The purpose of this study was to isolate and biochemical identification lactic acid bacteria (LAB) with antimicrobial properties from fermented vegetables and dairy products. Twenty LAB isolates were separated from all the ... -
In silico structural analysis, physicochemical characterization and homology modeling of transmembrane protein 43 (TMEM 43)
(BRAC University, 2017-09)Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is a rare disease of the heart muscle. ARVC is an inherited condition, which means that it is passed on through families. It is caused by a change or mutation in one ... -
A comparative study: screening of some Bangladeshi medicinal plants for antibacterial properties
(BRAC University, 2017-11)Medicinal plants are the plentiful bioresource of drugs for traditional medicines, food supplements, modern medicines, pharmaceutical intermediates, and chemical entities for synthetic drugs (Ishtiaq et al., 2013). Nowadays, ... -
Characterization and analysis of the major risk factors of the Kidney Patients of Bangladesh: a retrospective study
(BRAC University, 2017-11)Kidney disease is a global health burden in recent times. A large number of people all over the world are suffering from some form of kidney disease. The pattern of kidney disease may differ in different parts of the world. ... -
In Silico Epitope based peptide vaccine designing against yellow fever virus
(BRAC University, 2017-08)The most widely used vaccine for treatment of Yellow Fever patients is YF 17D. It is a live attenuated vaccine derived from Asibi strain. It is administered widely to patients throughout the world but it has few problems ... -
Study on the antibacterial activity of liquid hand-wash containing triclosan against clinical samples
(BRAC University, 2017-10)In recent times the use of antibacterial hand washes has been heavily promoted to a healthconscious public. The purpose of this study was to investigate in vitro antimicrobial activity of liquid hand soap containing ... -
Isolation of Lactoferrin from raw and commercial milk samples followed by the observation of antimicrobial activity against Pathogens
(BRAC University, 2017-08)Lf is a multifunctional glycoprotein with 80 kDa size found in the milk of most mammals. In addition to its well-known role of binding iron, Lf carries many important biological functions, including the promotion of cell ... -
Antimicrobial activities of lactoferrin extracted from commercially available milk samples
(BRAC University, 2017-08)Lactoferrin, an iron-binding glycoprotein with multifunctional properties is crucial to strengthening the immune system and also useful for commercial applications. The protein’s iron-binding capacity makes it undoubtedly ... -
The role of primary and secondary packaging on the antibacterial activity of sunlight exposed synthetic and herbal eye drops
(BRAC University, 2017-12)Eye infections are considered as one of the most serious public health problem around the world, and are responsible for the blindness or visual impairment of about 1.9 million people every year. These Infection spreads ... -
Phytochemical screening and the analysis of antibacterial activity in Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat
(BRAC University, 2017-06-19)Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat is a plant of the family Asteraceae and native to Asia and northeastern Europe. It has many pharmacological and therapeutic properties including antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, ... -
Isolation, identification and molecular characterization of pathogenic organisms obtained from meat samples (cooked, semicooked and raw) of different areas of Dhaka city
(BRAC University, 2017-06)Meat is the main source of protein now a days all over the world. From the people living under boarder line of poverty to high maintenance society, beef, mutton and chicken are taken as important source of proteins. ... -
In silico structural and functional analysis of phospholipase D from brown recluse spider (Loxoceles reclusa) venom
(BRAC University, 2017-06)Spiders are an interesting class of insects - omnipresent in almost in all environment and vet, mostly remains unnoticed. They are carnivores in nature, relying on their own venom to neutralize their prey. There are many ... -
Antibiogram patterns of staphylococcus aureus obtained from packaged meat, milk and milk products, fruits and vegetables of various supermarkets in Dhaka city
(BRAC University, 2017-06)Staphylococcus aureus is the third most common food borne pathogen in the world. It is highly virulent and produces 20 different types of enterotoxins and it is recently being noticed that Staphylococcus aureus isolated ... -
Isolation and identification of coliform bacteria from spicy yogurt milk and plain butter milk sold in different markets of Dhaka city
(BRAC University, 2017-06)Spicy yogurt milk and plain butter milk are two of the most popular drinks in the south Asian region, especially in Bangladesh and India. These two drinks are widely consumed by people of this region as beverages in all ... -
Quantitative determination of artificial sweeteners and sucrose in energy drinks and mango juice available in Dhaka city by UV-Spectrophotometric method
(BRAC University, 2017-12)Energy dinks and mango juice are popular beverages. Apart from the natural ingredients and some additives present in these drinks, sugar is an important component of both. It has been established that other than providing ... -
Prevalence of epidemiological influence, risk factors of type-2 Diabetes Mellitus and analysis of hypertension as a complication among the relatively newly diagnosed patients from BIRDEM hospital
(BRAC University, 2017-11)Diabetes is a major health concern all over the world with a huge number of people being freshly diagnosed each day. This research work evaluates the epidemiological influence, risk factors and hypertension as a complication ... -
Viral load and genotype analysis of Hepatitis E virus among HEV infected women in Bangladesh
(BRAC Univeristy, 2016-07)With an increase in the number of hepatitits E viral infected patients since the identification of the virus in 1983, there is a rising concern in Bangladesh. A better understanding of the virus at the genetic level can ... -
A study on the prospect of Escherichia coli isolated from row beef samples as a potential reservoir antibiotic resistance.
(BRAC University, 2017-10)Abstract With the consumption of beef reaching new heights each year all over the world, the prospect of E. coli isolated from raw beef samples as a potential reservoir of antibiotic resistance was investigated. A total ...