Browsing Thesis (Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology) by Author "Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, BRAC University"
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Agrobacterium mediated transformation of two peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) explants using Na⁺/H⁺ antiporter gene to generate transgenies to resist salinity stress
Jahan, Noor (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 ... -
Analysis of enteric pathogenicity of multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas spp. isolated from commercial UHT milk
Saha, Bishakha Joyeeta (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 ... -
Antibiogram patterns of staphylococcus aureus obtained from packaged meat, milk and milk products, fruits and vegetables of various supermarkets in Dhaka city
Hussain, Benazir Khandaker (BRAC University, 2017-06)Staphylococcus aureus is the third most common food borne pathogen in the world. It is highly virulent and produces 20 different types of enterotoxins and it is recently being noticed that Staphylococcus aureus isolated ... -
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
Afrin, Nusrat (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 ... -
Antimicrobial activities of lactoferrin extracted from commercially available milk samples
Najib, Fahim Bin (BRAC University, 2017-08)Lactoferrin, an iron-binding glycoprotein with multifunctional properties is crucial to strengthening the immune system and also useful for commercial applications. The protein’s iron-binding capacity makes it undoubtedly ... -
Antimicrobial activities of Terminalia chebula, Terminalia arjuna and Swertia chirayita against multidrug resistant Pseudmonas aeruginosa and comparison of their activities with locally available antibiotics.
Ashiquzzaman, D. M. (BRAC University, 2017-10)The continuous emergence of resistant bacteria is endangering the efficacy of antibiotics across the globe. The antibiotic resistance crisis has been occurring due to the overuse and misuse of these medications. However, ... -
Antimicrobial activity of lactic acid bacteria against pathogens causing food borne diseases
Datta, Dipanjana (BRAC University, 2016-08)Food borne diseases are quite prevalent in the current situation of the world. Adulteration and contamination of food lead to occurrence of several food borne diseases, which can be fatal, especially for infants. Moreover, ... -
Are the lakes and rivers in Dhaka city safe for recreational water activities?
Nini, Urmi Nishat (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 ... -
Characterization and analysis of the major risk factors of the Kidney Patients of Bangladesh: a retrospective study
Rahman, Mahmud-Ur (BRAC University, 2017-11)Kidney disease is a global health burden in recent times. A large number of people all over the world are suffering from some form of kidney disease. The pattern of kidney disease may differ in different parts of the world. ... -
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
Shuvro, Asif Jahan (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 ... -
Comparative analysis of phytochemical constituents, antibacterial and antioxidant activity of green tea : camellia sinensis
Rahman, Ilma (BRAC University, 2016-01)Camellia sinensis, the tea plant belongs to the Theaceae family. Tea industry is the second highest foreign exchange earner in Bangladesh. Increased consumption of green tea is due to its antioxidant properties. Research ... -
A comparative study: screening of some Bangladeshi medicinal plants for antibacterial properties
Noor, Afifa (BRAC University, 2017-11)Medicinal plants are the plentiful bioresource of drugs for traditional medicines, food supplements, modern medicines, pharmaceutical intermediates, and chemical entities for synthetic drugs (Ishtiaq et al., 2013). Nowadays, ... -
Comparison of the effect of garlic with the effect of antibiotics on the survival and growth of broiler chickens
Tuson, Olia Najon (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
Sultana, Sarmin (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, ... -
Detection of prevalence & characterization of thyroid disorder patients in Dhaka: a survey based study
Allam, Md. Shafiul (BRAC University, 2012) -
Determination of antimicrobial activity of some commercial fruit (apple, papaya, lemon and strawberry) extracts against bacteria causing urinary tract infection
Liya, Sabiha Jahan (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 ... -
Determination of the prevalence and virulence properties of aerobic endospore-forming bacteria isolated from commercial packaged foods in Dhaka city
Syeed, Shabnam (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 ... -
Development of Lactic Acid bacteria starter culture for probiotic yogurt
Eshaque, Tamannyat Binte (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
Tahsin, Promi (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 ... -
Establishment of tissue culture protocol of two Bangladeshi sunflower varieties (Helianthus annuus L.)
Obaid, Nadia Binte (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 ...