Thesis (Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology): Recent submissions
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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 ... -
The combined effects of ciprofloxacin and vitamin C on the multi drug resistant Gram-negative bacteria
(Brac University, 2023-09)Antibiotic resistance has become a major cause of superinfection and mortality globally. Combination therapy can be used to treat multi-drug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria. Vitamin C can be used in combination with ... -
Prevalence of different variants of Klebsiella pneumoniae in urine samples: a review
(Brac University, 2023-09)Klebsiella pneumoniae is a causative agent which is responsible for multiple infections along with pneumonia. Along with pneumonia, Urine infections are another symptom that is caused by to invasion of Klebsiella. It ... -
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 ... -
In silico analysis revealed hsa-miR-19a-3p and hsa-miR-19b-3p as two potential inhibitors of EGF mRNA in Breast Cancer
(Brac University, 2024-03)Breast cancer (BrC) is a highly prevalent and often fatal disease affecting both women and, to a lesser extent, men worldwide. There were about 2.3 million new breast cancer cases worldwide in 2020, resulting in approximately ... -
Establishment of tissue culture protocol of Brassica Juncea var. BARI Sarisha-11
(Brac University, 2024-03)Brassica sp., commonly known as mustard, holds significant economic importance as a crop with high oil content, particularly in Bangladesh. Despite widespread demand, obstacles in production such as insufficient germination ...