Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
In silico T-cell epitopebased vaccine designing against Mycobacterium tuberculosis
(BRAC University, 2018-09)Mycobacterium tuberculosis is an obligate pathogenic bacterial species in the family Mycobacteriaceae and the causative agent of tuberculosis. At present BCG, an attenuated strain of Mycobacterium bovis is used as a ... -
Establishment of tissue culture protocol of two Bangladeshi sunflower varieties (Helianthus annuus L.)
(BRAC University, 2018-07)Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) is an important commercially valuable crop with a high oil content. It is seed propagated, but poor germination, along with other abiotic and biotic factors pose problems in sunflower ... -
Impact of sunlight on chloramphenicol mediated synthetic and herbal eye drops in terms of antimicrobial activity
(BRAC University, 2017-12)Ocular bacterial infections can cause several eye diseases that have potential impact on human health which is a growing concern worldwide. The use of chloramphenicol synthetic eye drops could provide immense coverage ... -
Are the lakes and rivers in Dhaka city safe for recreational water activities?
(BRAC Univeristy, 2018-07)Unplanned urbanization can lead to contamination of the surface waters with industrial and fecal pollutants. Fecal organisms can cause a number of diseases to humans in case of skin contact or accidental ingestion. The ... -
A short review and a preliminary regeneration study of a commercially important Bangladeshi potato variety: Diamant
(BRAC Univeristy, 2018-07)Potato is one of the most important solanaceous tuber crops occupying the fourth position worldwide among all the food crops. Despite not being native to our country, potato production is growing in last few decades. ... -
Frequency of Hepatitis B, C and HIV infections among transfusion-dependent Thalassemia patients in Bangladesh
(BRAC Univeristy, 2018-07)Transfusion transmitted infections (TTI) have become a major problem in patients with thalassemia who have to undergo regular transfusion. Though effective screening system and proper donor selection have lowered the rate ... -
Isolation of bacteria from dairy-based popular sweetmeat named swandesh following the molecular identification of Bacillus species
(BRAC Univeristy, 2018)Among all the sweetmeats found in Bangladesh, Swandesh achieves an intense popularity due to its delicate texture and sublime taste. Like other dairy products, it is high in carbohydrates and proteins, along with probiotic ... -
In silico comparative study of Zika Virus Proteins and analysis of Membrane glycoprotein M as a candidate for vaccine design
(BRAC Univeristy, 2018-07-26)Zika virus is a (+) RNA virus that has become a major concern of public health in the last few years. It is known to cause microcephaly, reduction of brain circumference along with many type of brain injury in new-borns ... -
Determination of antimicrobial activity of some commercial fruit (apple, papaya, lemon and strawberry) extracts against bacteria causing urinary tract infection
(BRAC Univeristy, 2018-05)Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is a worldwide phenomenon in modern times which is increasing the dependency on antibiotics for its treatment. The current study was conducted in order to find alternatives to antibiotics by ... -
Quantitative analysis of artificial sweeteners in soft drink samples
(BRAC Univeristy, 2018-02)Carbonated drinks are the biggest soft drinks sector around the globe and have grown significantly over the last few decades. It has become part of the urban lifestyle and is consumed by people regardless of age, religion, ... -
Prevalence of microorganism in cell phone and the behavioral pattern associated with the demographic of Dhaka City (North)
(BRAC Univeristy, 2018-04)The mobile phone is currently the most used technological device used by the population of the planet. Due to its availability and efficiency of usage, it is very popular amongst the people of both developed and developing ... -
Isolation of Salmonella spp. from raw meat, elucidation of their antibiotic susceptibility pattern and evaluation of the antimicrobial efficacy of Oregano (Origanum vulgare) and Black Sesame (Sesamum indicum)
(BRAC Univeristy, 2018-04)With the increasing consumption of beef all over the world, the prospect of Salmonella spp. as a potential reservoir of antibiotic resistance was investigated. As plants are considered new sources of antimicrobial agents ... -
Comparison of the effect of garlic with the effect of antibiotics on the survival and growth of broiler chickens
(BRAC Univeristy, 2018-01)The aim of the present study was to compare the effect of garlic as feed additives with the effect of antibiotics on the survival and growth of broiler chickens. The massive use of the antimicrobial drug in poultry industries ... -
Detection of extended spectrum β-lactamase (ESBLA), screening of AmpC β-lactamase and detection of CTX-M and aacA-aphD genes among the multidrug resistant bacteria found in two tertiary hospitals of Dhaka city
(BRAC University, 2017-05)Klebsiella spp. and Pseudomonas spp. are opportunistic pathogens that are responsible for severe infections. These infections can be treated by antibiotics of different classes individually or in combination. However, ... -
Antimicrobial activities of Aloe vera leaf and clove extracts, their comparison with commercial antibiotics and molecular analysis of genes involved with multidrug resistance in bacteria
(BRAC University, 2017-06)The need for new, potent antimicrobial agents from natural sources is increasing because of the growing cases of multidrug resistance in clinically relevant organisms. The purpose of this study was to investigate in vitro ... -
Study of a rare medicinal plant Artemisia nilagirica: phytochemical screening, antioxidant properties and antimicrobial activities
(BRAC University, 2017-01)Artemisia nilagirica is an aromatic herbaceous plant belongs to Asteraceae family used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments. Locally the plant is known as Nagdan or Nagdamani. This plant has been ... -
Phytochemical screening of ethanol and methanol extract of pimpinella anisum and comparison of antibacterial assays of prevalent organisms in Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2017-05)There simply aren't enough new drugs in the pharmaceutical pipeline to keep pace with the evolution of drug-resistant bacteria, the so-called superbugs”. Medicinal plants synthesize a vast array of secondary metabolites ... -
Phytochemical screening and comparative study of antibacterial assays of carum roxburghianum and trigonella foenum-graecum obtained grom plant seed
(BRAC University, 2016-11)To control the infections and microbial food spoilage the application of chemical or synthetic antimicrobial agents is one of the ancient techniques for which an enormous number of microbes are escalating resistance to ... -
In silico structural analysis, physicochemical characterization and homology modeling of Arabidopsis thaliana Na+/H+ exchanger 2 protein
(BRAC Univeristy, 2017-05)Along with climate change, salinity has a detrimental effect on plants. It can cause susceptibility towards pathogens, halt proper growth and thus lead to food insecurity. Therefore, it is necessary to comprehend the ways ...