Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
In planta transformation of three Bangladeshi tomato varieties with a vacuolar antiporter
(BRAC Univeristy, 2017-04)Salinity is one of the major obstructions in Bangladesh towards achieving maximum crop production. Being a consequence of climate change, soil salinity has rapidly increased over the years without any remedy in sight. Along ... -
Nationwide surveillance on enteric fever to estimate the disease burden in Bangladesh
(BRAC Univeristy, 2016-07)Enteric fever is a life threatening febrile illness caused by Salmonella Typhi and Paratyphi found highly prevalent in developing countries like Bangladesh. The government and non-government organization is working together ... -
Detection of prevalence & characterization of thyroid disorder patients in Dhaka: a survey based study
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Isolation and presumptive identification of cellulolytic bacteria from soil sample and characterization of crude cellulase
(BRAC University, 2016-06)Microbial cellulases find applications in various industries and constitute a major group of the industrial enzymes. It has attracted attention of many researchers because of its tremendous industrial applications including ... -
Isolation of amylase producing bacteria from soil and identification by 16S rRNA gene sequencing and characterization of amylase
(BRAC University, 2016-06)The use of amylase enzyme has been extensive in different industrial sectors for quite a long time because of its multifarious applications. Unfortunately, Bangladesh lacks any local production of amylase although many ... -
In silico structural and functional analysis of cobra snake venom component- Kaouthiagin
(BRAC University, 2017-02)Snake venoms have been gaining a lot of attention in research, which has provided not only new tools to decipher molecular details of various physiological processes, but also the inspiration to design and develop many ... -
Isolation and identification of halotolerant bacteria from patenga area, beach soil and land soil
(BRAC University, 2016-08-17)Salinity provides an unhealthy environment that restricts normal crop production in Bangladesh. The saline soil lack Nitrogen and Phosphorous and become nutrient deficient and the organic matter content of the soils is ... -
Molecular identification of Textile Azo Dye degrading bacterial strains by 16S rRNA sequencing and phylogenetic analysis
(BRAC University, 2016)Colours in the form of dyes are an absolute necessity in the manufacturing of commodities. Synthetic dyes and mordants are used by the food, textiles, tanning, and paper industries to name a few. Used to enhance the aesthetic ... -
Isolation of furnace oil and crude oil degrading bacteria from soil
(BRAC University, 2016-08)Oil pollution is one of the major problems of the environmental issues. It is important to clean up oil spill as it causes disturbance to the balance of nature, hampering animals, plants and humans life. Many diseases, ... -
Antimicrobial activity of lactic acid bacteria against pathogens causing food borne diseases
(BRAC University, 2016-08)Food borne diseases are quite prevalent in the current situation of the world. Adulteration and contamination of food lead to occurrence of several food borne diseases, which can be fatal, especially for infants. Moreover, ... -
Isolation of lactic acid bacteria with antimicrobial activity
(BRAC University, 2016-08)The benefits of live cultures as probiotics have been known for a long time throughout the world; probiotics can improve immunity, prevent diseases and much more. Probiotics can be a great substitute for antibiotics. ... -
Protein biomarkers for Lung Cancer: a bioinformatic approach
(BRAC University, 2016-08)Lung cancer is one of the most occurring cancers around the world with increasing mortality rate and Bangladesh has a very high rate of lung cancer patient. Detection of lung cancer is not very easy process and quite ... -
Comparative analysis of phytochemical constituents, antibacterial and antioxidant activity of green tea : camellia sinensis
(BRAC University, 2016-01)Camellia sinensis, the tea plant belongs to the Theaceae family. Tea industry is the second highest foreign exchange earner in Bangladesh. Increased consumption of green tea is due to its antioxidant properties. Research ... -
Rhizogenesis of regenerated shoot in Bangladeshi Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) varieties
(BRAC University, 2016-06)Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) is a highly nutritious oil-producing crop of Bangladesh. But the yield of this crop is disrupted by several biotic and abiotic factors. Application of biotechnological techniques is necessary ... -
Establishment of in vitro regeneration protocol of Gerbera jamesonii from different explants
(BRAC University, 2016-06)Gerbera jamesonii is one of the most popular ornamental plant in the world. During this study three attempts were taken in three different phases. These phases were establishment of a reliable sterilization protocol, ...
