Browsing Thesis (Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology) by Title
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Isolation and characterization of bacteriophage from environmental water samples specific for Klebsiella pneumoniae
(BRAC Univeristy, 2018-01)Klebsiella pneumoniae is a clinically important pathogen that is frequently associated with multidrug resistance. Recently, some of its strains have acquired superbug status. Over time it is getting difficult to treat ... -
Isolation and characterization of Bacteriophages from surface water specific for Vibrio Cholerae
(Brac University, 2020-01)The severe diarrheal disease cholera is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholera. Toxigenic Vibrio cholerae strains belonging to O1 and O139 serogroups are the causative agents of epidemic and pandemic cholera. The Vibrio ... -
Isolation and Characterization of E. coli Bacteriophage from Raw Meat and Environment Water
(Brac University, 2023-12)Several diseases such as stomach cramps, urinary tract infections, and diarrhea are caused by the bacterium Escherichia coli. One of the five subtypes of E. coli which are ETEC, EPEC, EAEC, EHEC/STEC, and EIEC are responsible ... -
Isolation and characterization of low-density polyethylene degrading and biosurfactant-producing bacteria from soils
(Brac University, 2019-03)Microorganisms play a very important role in the biological decomposition of various materials in the natural environment, this is called biodegradation. Synthetic materials including plastic and polyethylene waste accumulate ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
Isolation and identification of dye degrading bacteria from textile sludge to eradicate environmental hazards and maintain a sustainable environment
(Brac University, 2022-10)Bangladesh's textile industries contribute to the country's enormous wealth and prosperity, but they are also silently destroying the country's water bodies and surrounding areas. Textile dye wastewater is brightly ... -
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 ... -
Isolation and identification of orange M2R and green GS dye degrading bacteria from textile sludge (soil) samples and determination of optimum growth conditions
(BRAC University, 2016-04)Environmental pollution has been confessed as one of the major troublesome of the 21st century. Most severely damaged part of this planet is its precious unique water bodies and in this deterioration textile and dyeing ... -
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 and screening of azo dye reactive violet 5R degrading bacteria from textile sludge
(2016-01-24)Azo dyes account for the majorly produced synthetic dye substances in industries. They are extensively used in the textile, leather, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, posing a threat to all life forms. Harmful ... -
Isolation and study of the optimum growth conditions of diesel degrading bacteria from soil
(BRAC University, 2015-04)The rise in industrialization and globalization has made oil spills an environmental threat all over the world. Bioremediation can be considered as an effective aid to the clean-up process of spilled oil aside from expensive ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Isolation of bacteriophage with antimicrobial activity against Shigella Dysenteriae from sewage sample
(BRAC University, 2019-10)Shigellosis infection, caused by a genus of medically important bacteria called Shigella, results in diarrhea and other painful manifestations in humans. Annually, an estimated 74,000 to 600,000 people die of Shigella ... -
Isolation of Bacteriophages from surface water for some distinct bacterias and their characterization as potential biocontrol agents
(Brac University, 2020-12)E. coli of many different kinds, most of which are part of the intestine's normal flora and are thought to be comparatively harmless. However, some strains have developed pathogenicity systems, which means they can cause ... -
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 ... -
Isolation of E. coli phages from environmental water samples and analysis of their effect on periodic epidemics of cholera
(BRAC University, 2017-09)Cholera is a deadly infectious disease caused by the pathogen Vibrio cholerae. In our country cholera epidemics occur seasonally. Two peaks of outbreaks nicely coincide with dry season and monsoon rain. Several factors ... -
Isolation of Kerosene degrading bacteria from soli samples and determination of optimum growth conditions
(BRAC University, 2015-04)Oil spills are global catastrophes transpiring annually from minute to substantial amounts, threatening the lives of plants, animals and the health of human. Current physical and chemical management systems are very costly ...