Browsing Thesis (Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology) by Title
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Lactic acid fermentation of pasteurized and powdered milk and optimizing the factors affecting the fermentation process
(BRAC University, 2013-12)Yogurt is a basic dairy product that has been consumed for centuries as a part of the diet, even when its beneficial effects were neither fully known nor scientifically proven. With time, yogurt has been continuously ... -
Microbial prevalence of Kaptai lake from two different spots
(Brac University, 2023-01)Kaptai Lake one of the largest artificial freshwater lakes in South-east Asia which is situated in Rangamati district of Bangladesh. The people of Rangamati are greatly dependent on Kaptai Lake for their food source, ... -
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 ... -
Molecular assessment of bacteriophage genome as a potential therapeutic agent in treating multi-drug resistant bacterial infection
(Brac University, 2019-12)Bacteriophage therapy sheds a fresh light upon the critical growth of antibiotic resistance. Antimicrobial resistance, one of the major public health concerns, requires a novel therapeutic strategy to be optimized. Phage ... -
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 ... -
Molecular identification of Textile Azo Dye degrading bacterial strains by 16S rRNA sequencing and phylogenetic analysis
(BRAC University, 2016)Colours in the form of dyes are an absolute necessity in the manufacturing of commodities. Synthetic dyes and mordants are used by the food, textiles, tanning, and paper industries to name a few. Used to enhance the aesthetic ... -
Molecules associated with the development of lung cancer
(Brac University, 2023-01)Molecular association with lung cancer is one of the most important and a very primary queries to understand the molecular basis of lung cancer and its development mechanism. There are different factors involved with ... -
Multiple drug resistance activity of Clove extract by extraction solvents
(Brac University, 2021-09)Clove extraction is produced from dried clove flower buds, Eugenia caryophyllata L. Merr. & Perry (Myrtaceae), is utilized in the fragrance and flavoring industries, as well as as a topical therapy to reduce pain and promote ... -
Mycotoxins in Bangladesh from a public health perspective
(Brac University, 2020-12)Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites from various species of filamentous fungi. They thrive in conditions of high temperature and humidity akin to places like Bangladesh. Due to the damp and humid conditions of the ... -
Nationwide surveillance on enteric fever to estimate the disease burden in Bangladesh
(BRAC Univeristy, 2016-07)Enteric fever is a life threatening febrile illness caused by Salmonella Typhi and Paratyphi found highly prevalent in developing countries like Bangladesh. The government and non-government organization is working together ... -
Particulate matter pollution and its impact on human health
(Brac University, 2020-07)One of the major types of air pollution is particulate matter type air pollution. This type of air pollution is mainly caused by the suspended particles created from burning fuels or other harmful gases leading to the ... -
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 ... -
Phytochemical Screening and comparison of antibacterial assays of pimpinella anisum through extraction
(BRAC University, 2015-12)Increasing number of microbes is developing resistance to synthetic antibiotics which hinders combating infective health conditions. Assessing antimicrobial properties of naturally occurring Pimpinella anisum may help in ... -
Phytochemical screening and the analysis of antibacterial activity in Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat
(BRAC University, 2017-06-19)Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat is a plant of the family Asteraceae and native to Asia and northeastern Europe. It has many pharmacological and therapeutic properties including antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, ... -
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 ... -
Plastic pollution, Bangladesh, first-class microbes and their enzymes -a review
(Brac University, 2021)The invention of plastics has been generally seen as a benefit to contemporary living because of its light weight, great strength and multi-faceted use while being cheaper than other alternative materials. However, due to ... -
Potential phytochemicals and dietary components for the prevention and treatment of skin cancer: A review
(Brac University, 2022)Cancer is a global health issue that takes the lives of at least one in every six people worldwide; it can originate in almost any tissue of the body, including skin. Skin, the largest human organ, protects us from all ... -
The potentiality of bacteriophage on biofilm treatment
(Brac University, 2021-01)Bacteria can exist both in a planktonic state and within a biofilm. The bacteria remain inert within biofilm. Due to their extracellular matrix, problem arises for the effectivity of antibiotics and biocides. However, ... -
Prediction of Antimicrobial Peptides from Metatranscriptomic samples: A case study
(Brac University, 2022-10)The COVID-19 pandemic has shed new light on the ongoing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) global crisis as the use of antibiotics has dramatically increased to treat severely ill patients. In this post-pandemic era, the ... -
Prevalence & antibiotic susceptibility patterns Of pathogens obtained from the lower respiratory tract Of patients from NIDCH Dhaka-Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2019-12)Lower Respiratory Tract Infections (LRTIs) are very common and the usual way to treat them is by using antibiotics. Recently, treatment has become more complicated since most of the pathogens that cause these infections ...