Thesis (Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology): Recent submissions
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Isolation and characterization of vibrio spp. from surface water in Dhaka city
(Brac University, 2019-01)Vibrio spp. is an estuarine bacterium prevalent in water bodies throughout the world. Twelve species of the Vibrioceae family are known to cause diseases in human. The aim of this study was to investigate the occurrence, ... -
Are the lakes and rivers of Dhaka city safe for water-based recreation? A case study of Salmonella spp.
(Brac University, 2018-11)Over the past years, surface water bodies have been contaminated due to unplanned urbanization, industrialization and defective sewerage systems. As these water bodies are a major part of diurnal and recreational activities, ... -
Survey on patients undergoing treatments for cervical, endometrial and ovarian cancer
(Brac University, 2019-01)Cancer is a disease with an abnormal cell growth and it can invade or spread from one organ to another. There are some common symptoms noticed for cancer like abnormal bleeding, lumps, weight loss and change in bowel ... -
Isolation, molecular characterization and antibiotic resistant of pathogenic bacteria obtained from raw meat in Dhaka city
(Brac University, 2018-07)A large number of people intake proteins from meat. But the problem is a number of bacteria are being identified during the several years from raw beef which cause different physical problems and sometimes turns into ... -
Microbial risk assessment of surface waters in Dhaka
(BRAC University, 2019-03)The purpose of the research work is to examine the water quality of three major water sources of Dhaka city on basis of the presence of microbial contamination. This research has been carried out for a year and the presence ... -
Characterization of the major risk factors Cardiovascular diseases and analysis of hypertension as a complication among the relatively newly diagnosed patients all over Bangladesh: a reflective study
(BRAC University, 2018-12)Heart related illness is a worldwide issue as of late. A large number of individuals everywhere throughout the world are experiencing some type of this sort of medical problem. The example of cardiovascular illness may ... -
Studying vibrio spp. in industrially polluted surface waters : difficulties and uncertainities during characterization
(BRAC University, 2018-11)4 Abstract . Being the capital of Bangladesh Dhaka city faces multiple pollution problems due to rapid urbanization leading to unplanned industrialization. This often results in the contamination of water bodies with ... -
Evaluation of the prevalence of opportunistic gram negative bacilli from the infections of oral cancer sites in comparison with non-cancer patients and assessment of the antibiotic resistance
(BRAC University, 2018-10)One of the most lethal diseases, cancer, affects millions of people worldwide every year. The nature of cancer makes it extremely difficult to treat and it can occur at any part of the human body. In addition to genetic ... -
Molecular detection of anticancer protein Azurin in native Pseudomonas isolates
(BRAC University, 2018)Azurin is a potent anticancer protein which has the ability to interfere in tumor growth. The purpose of this study was to isolate azurin producing native Pseudomonas isolates along with the confirmation of azurin presence ... -
Rapid biological synthesis of silver nanoparticles from Cymbopogon citratus extract and evaluation of its antimicrobial properties
(BRAC University, 2018-07)It has been well known for many years that silver Nanoparticles (NPs) are toxic to microorganism and can potentially kill them. They can also provide solution to different technological and environmental problems such as ... -
Evaluation of MicrocinE492 gene presence in Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from clinical samples.
(BRAC University, 2018-10)Bacteriocins are small peptides with anti-bacterial properties. Among which, micrrocin E492 (MccE492) is a low-molecular-weight, channel-forming bacteriocin produced by Klebsiella pneumoniae. However, micrrocin E492 is ... -
Analysis of enteric pathogenicity of multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas spp. isolated from commercial UHT milk
(2018-09)Pseudomonas is a kind of bacteria that has the ability to develop resistance to antibiotics rather rapidly over several generations. This resistance present in some strains makes Pseudomonas a very difficult to treat once ... -
Agrobacterium mediated transformation of two peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) explants using Na⁺/H⁺ antiporter gene to generate transgenies to resist salinity stress
(BRAC University, 2018-07)Peanut is one of the most popular sources of healthy addible oil. Its susceptance to various biotic and abiotic stresses is limiting crop production worldwide. Salinity is prior to them. Moreover, it is strictly monocious ... -
Development of Lactic Acid bacteria starter culture for probiotic yogurt
(2018-09)Lactobacillales or lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are one of the most numerous groups of bacteria linked to humans. Lactic acid bacteria show antimicrobial properties and these are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). The ... -
Establishment of an In Vitro regeneration protocol of Gerbera (Gerbera Jamesonii) from leaf, flower bud and flower stalk explants of two Gerbera varieties
(BRAC University, 2018-09)Gerbera Jamesonii is a flowering plant that has gained popularity and increasing commercial significance in many countries of the world, and is in great demand in the floral industry as a cut flower and a potted plant ... -
A study on various aspects of bioremediation with microbes as a tool of effective waste management
(BRAC University, 2018-09)The study was evaluating and assessing current waste management techniques and their impact on the environment. While the most used techniques produce detrimental outcomes, bioremediation is the most environment friendly ... -
Study of in vitro regeneration protocol of gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii Bolus) grown in Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2018-09)Gerbera jamesonii Bolus is one of the most widespread decorative plants in the world. The gerbera market would benefit from an efficient and simple protocol for high rate regeneration for propagation and genetic engineering. ... -
Hematological analysis of anemic severity in beta thalassemia
(BRAC University, 2018)Beta thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder that affects synthesis of the beta chain in the production of haemogoblin, leading to the production of deficient RBCs (red blood cells) that cannot effectively transport ... -
Isolation of E. coli and Shigella spp. from raw Tilapia, elucidation of their antibiotic susceptibility pattern and evaluation of the antimicrobial efficacy of Oregano (Origanum vulgare)
(BRAC University, 2018-10)Tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) has become the third most important fish in aquaculture because of their protein content, larger size and rapid growth to harvest. Due to improper handling and poor hygiene, fresh marketed raw ... -
Determination of the prevalence and virulence properties of aerobic endospore-forming bacteria isolated from commercial packaged foods in Dhaka city
(BRAC University, 2018-07)Endospore forming bacteria in packaged foods can lead to gastrointestinal disease and food spoilage upon germination in the GI tract or favourable storage conditions. In the current study,14 samples of packaged foods from ...