Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (MNS): Recent submissions
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In silico analysis of structural complex of HAESA receptor like kinase with PAMP IDA and SERk1 co-receptor
(Brac University, 2019-12)Pattern Triggered Immunity (PTI) is actually identified by the activities of pattern recognition receptors (PRRs), which play the most important role in first layer of plant defense mechanism. During aggression of microbes, ... -
DNA barcoding of marine clupeid fishes (Order- Clupeiformes) of Bangladesh
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Isolation of bacteriophages from surface waters specific for Shigella dysenteriae and their characterization as potential biocontrol agents
(Brac University, 2019-07)Shigella is a low-infectious dose pathogen that can cause disease in healthy people. It causes a range of diseases from mild watery diarrhea to severe dysentery (shigellosis). The primary objective of this project was to ... -
A study on the effect of genome size on the multiplication rate of bacteriophages
(Brac University, 2019-09)Bacteriophages encapsidated by a protein coat have the competency of infecting bacteria, are the most abundant living entities on earth whose genome in general falls into three size ranges and 30-50kbp genetic material ... -
Prevalence of microorganisms in cell phones and the behavioral pattern associated with the demographic of Dhaka City (South)
(Brac University, 2018-07)Mobile phones are currently one of the mostly used electronic devices and it is used by people from almost every walk of life. Along with that, usage of mobile phone is increasing with time passing by due to its availability ... -
A Short Review and preliminary study on peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) tissue culture
(Brac University, 2018-12)Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) belongs to the family leguminosae and is one of the most important oil seed crops in the world. Peanut seeds contain high seed oil, proteins, amino acids and vitamin E. However, this crop faces ... -
Influence of 𝑳𝒊+ Substitution on Magnetic and Electrical Properties of 𝑳𝒊𝒙𝑪𝒖𝟎.𝟓𝒁𝒏𝟎.𝟓−𝟐𝒙𝑭𝒆𝟐+𝒙𝑶𝟒
(Brac University, 2018)Structural, AC magnetic and electrical properties of 𝐿𝑖𝑥𝐶𝑢0.5𝑍𝑛0.5−2𝑥𝐹𝑒2+𝑥𝑂4 (x=0.00, x=0.05, 0.10) have been investigated which were prepared by solid state reaction method. Various chemical compositions were ... -
Extended-spectrum β-lactamase producing and Quinolone resistance Salmonella spp. in Dhaka city retail meat: an emerging public health concern of Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2018-12)Salmonella has represented as the primary cause of food poisoning in human. Immunocompromised people and infants are mainly vulnerable to salmonellosis; Salmonella can be found in many foods and food products including ... -
Detection of new Delhi Metallo-β-lactamase-1 (NDM-1) gene from multidrug-resistant pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from Dhaka Medical College Hospital
(BRAC, 2018-12)New Delhi Metallo-beta-lactamase-1 (NDM-1) producing superbugs create a global public health problem because of their resistance to most of the antibiotics. This study was conducted to determine the presence of NDM-1 ... -
Polymorphisms in glucocorticoid receptor gene: a susceptibility factor to Guillain-Barré syndrome in a Bangladeshi population
(Brac University, 2018-12)Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) is an autoimmune disorder in which the body's immune system attacks part of the peripheral nervous system with a greater variable clinical progression, severity, and outcome. Infectious agent ... -
Immunoinformatics approaches towards developing vaccine/therapeutic agent against the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus by targeting nsp3 protein
(Brac University, 2019-03-28)MERS coronavirus is an emerging virus which causes Middle East respiratory syndrome. MERS outbreak has been appearing in 27 different countries over a span of around six years with a mortality rate greater than 35% and ... -
Exploring the possible function and acquisition pattern of self-targeting Spacers: in five common infectious bacteria
(Brac University, 2019-12)The adaptive immunity in prokaryotes known as Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR) and its CRISPR associated (Cas) genes provide the encoding organisms with the ability to resist invasive ... -
Quorum regulated resistance of E. coli against environmental bacteriophages
(Brac University, 2019-09)Predation of bacteria by their corresponding phages have a significant influence on the population structure of different communities of bacteria. E. coli infection has become a safety concern globally and they are causing ... -
A short review and preliminary study on peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) tissue culture
(Brac University, 2018-12)Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) belongs to the family leguminosae and is one of the most important oil seed crops in the world. Peanut seeds contain high seed oil, proteins, amino acids and vitamin E. However, this crop faces ... -
Fecal organisms in supplied and domestically treated waters in Dhaka: insight from Mirpur
(BRAC University, 2019)Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, has become a megacity with a population of nearly 12.5 million, which is increasing at an annual rate of over 5% (Haq, 2006).So, it is always a challenge to meet the ever increasing ... -
Computational structural analysis and modeling of plant PRR DORN1 ectodomain
(BRAC University, 2019-06)DORN1 also known as P2K1 is the first member of the plant-specific purinoreceptor subfamily termed P2K and belongs to the vast gene family of legume-type (L-type) lectin receptor kinases. Research has shown that DORN1 ... -
Investigation of insulin promoter factor 1 gene C18R and R197H variants association with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Bangladeshi population
(Brac University, 2019-07)Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a common metabolic disorder, resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. But the molecular mechanism behind the basic defects of DM is not yet fully understood. Defect ... -
Investigation of IV characteristic of semiconductor diode and resistor using keithley 2450 source meter operated by labview programming
(Brac University, 2019)This internship report mainly focuses on Investigating the IV characteristic curve of diode and resistor using Keihley 2450 source meter operated by lab view programming. Using the Lab view programming such configuration ... -
Fecal organisms in supplied and domestically treated waters in Dhaka: insights from Maghbazar, Rampura, Badda and Bashundhara
(Brac University, 2019-06)Dhaka is one of the most congested cities of the world, With a population of over 18 million . The existing water supply system is not enough to fulfill the demand of clean drinking water for people in Dhaka city.This study ... -
Detection of beta globin gene mutations in thalassemia patients in Bangladesh and correlation with hematological parameters
(Brac University, 2018-12)β-thalassemia and hemoglobin E (Hb E) diseases are highly prevalent autosomal recessive disorders characterized by the reduced or absent expression of the β globin gene. β-thalassemia is now regarded as the most common ...