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A Study On Combination Of A Chemical And Biological Method For Oily Sludge Biodegradation, Debasmita Deb 2024 Drpt. Of Industrial Biotechnology, National Institute of Technology (N.I.T.), Karnataka, Surathkal

A Study On Combination Of A Chemical And Biological Method For Oily Sludge Biodegradation, Debasmita Deb

American Journal of Applied Bio-Technology Research (AJABTR)

Oily sludge is a waste product of petroleum industries or oil refineries and poses hazardous effect on the environment if released untreated. Treating and disposing such waste product is of major concern and created much difficulties. The several mechanical, chemical and biological ways of treating the wastes are incineration, stabilization/ solidification, oxidation and bio-degradation (bioremediation), etc. These methods have their own advantages and disadvantages. This review is based on co-treatment of the oily-sludge using a chemical method(oxidation) and a biological method(bioremediation). These two methods when combined, considerably increases the percentage of degradation of the oily sludge and decreases the time …


Biomimetic Hydroxyapatite (Hap)/ Carboxymethyl Cellulose (Cmc) Composite Materials For Bone Tissue Engineering Applications, Nirmal Saha, Debabrata Bhadra 2024 Department of Physics, Bhairab Ganguly College, Belgharia, Kolkata-56

Biomimetic Hydroxyapatite (Hap)/ Carboxymethyl Cellulose (Cmc) Composite Materials For Bone Tissue Engineering Applications, Nirmal Saha, Debabrata Bhadra

American Journal of Applied Bio-Technology Research (AJABTR)

Natural bone is a complex material with a well-designed architecture. To achieve successful bone integration and regeneration, the constituents and structure of bone-repairing scaffolds need to be flexible and biocompatible. Hydroxyapatite (HAp), the main constituent of bone minerals, has excellent biocompatibility, while carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), comprised of a three-dimensional network, has high flexibility. Therefore, CMC/HAp composites have attracted attention for the advancement of bone tissue engineering. In this work, a carboxymethyl cellulose/hydroxyapatite (Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2; HAp) composite has been developed as a threedimensional scaffold for bone tissue engineering. Scanning electron microscopy revealed that the CMC/Hap composite had a sheetlike structure. These results …


An Insight Into 3d Bioprinting And Its Potential To Combat Various Diseases, Sonjoy Roy Choudhury, Debanjan Saha, Bhaskarjyaa Chatterjee, Abhineet Banerjee, Sudipta Dash, Biswadeep Chaudhuri 2024 Department of Biotechnology, NIT Rourkela, Odisha, 769001, India

An Insight Into 3d Bioprinting And Its Potential To Combat Various Diseases, Sonjoy Roy Choudhury, Debanjan Saha, Bhaskarjyaa Chatterjee, Abhineet Banerjee, Sudipta Dash, Biswadeep Chaudhuri

American Journal of Applied Bio-Technology Research (AJABTR)

The existence of various organs in the human body and their ability to synchronise with one another in order to perform diverse functions is essential for the proper functioning of the body. However, these organs may get affected by various diseases caused due to pathogens and mutations or may even get affected by hereditary diseases. Many of these diseases damage the organs and they may even be fatal to the person. In such cases it becomes essential to transplant healthy organs into the affected individual. These organs can be transplanted from a donor, but this process has its own drawbacks. …


Silver Nano Particles From Low Dilution Homeopathic Medicine, S Ghosh, Arpita Ray 2024 CRCT, Jadavpur University, Kolkata -700032, India

Silver Nano Particles From Low Dilution Homeopathic Medicine, S Ghosh, Arpita Ray

American Journal of Applied Bio-Technology Research (AJABTR)

Recently there have been many attempts for the biosynthesis of silver or gold nano particles from plant (root, leaves, stem etc.) extracts. In the present article, we have shown, for the first time, that low dilution China or Cina (Homeopathic medicines both of strength theta) can also dissociate AgNO3 producing Ag nanoparticles. We have stabilized these Ag nanoparticles in some bioactive polymers (like polyvinyl alcohol ,PVA ) and studied their electrical and dielectric properties. Enhancement of conductivity and dielectric constants of these Ag stabilized polymer nanocomposite films compared to those of the corresponding pure polymer films indicated the presence of …


Arsenic Pollution: An Insight Into Its Effect In Plant Productivity And Human Health, Srimoyee Koner, Ranjana Pal, Siddhartha Dutta 2024 Department of Life Sciences, Presidency University, Kolkata – 700073, India.

Arsenic Pollution: An Insight Into Its Effect In Plant Productivity And Human Health, Srimoyee Koner, Ranjana Pal, Siddhartha Dutta

American Journal of Applied Bio-Technology Research (AJABTR)

Arsenic (As), a naturally occurring metalloid, has been a major concern to the environment due to its adverse effects on the plants and human. Arsenic uptake and accumulation in plants has not only impaired the plant processes leading to loss in growth and crop yield but also resulted in toxicity in human due to biomagnification. With decades of research on the effects of arsenic accumulation on plant growth and development and its consequences in human health, we briefly discuss the effects of As on plants and humans. In the first part of the review the principles of uptake of As …


Heavy Metals In Health Issues And Microbes In Remediation: A Review, Mouli Sarkar, Sonali Paul, Susmita Mukherjee 2024 Research Scholar, Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Surjyamukhi road, Amingaon, Guwahati, Assam, 781039

Heavy Metals In Health Issues And Microbes In Remediation: A Review, Mouli Sarkar, Sonali Paul, Susmita Mukherjee

American Journal of Applied Bio-Technology Research (AJABTR)

Industrializations are the major source of environmental pollution. The waste discharge from several industries can create an immense impact on water bodies which can disrupt the balance of several parameters of it. Too much accumulation of heavy metals through waste water can hamper human health as well as food chain. Thus several diseases take place in daily life because of accumulation of several heavy metals. These can accelerate generation of generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) which is the ultimatum of age related disease like Parkinson disease, Alzheimer’s disease etc. This accumulation is not only limited to ROS production it …


64cu-Bevacizumab As A Better Pet Imaging Agent In Detecting Breast Cancer In Mda-Mb-231 Orthotopic And Bone Metastasis Mice Model Compared To 18fdg, Keya De Mukhopadhyay, Ting-Tung Chang, William Phillips, Lu-Zhe Sun, Beth Goins 2024 Department of Radiology, UT Health San Antonio, Texas, USA

64cu-Bevacizumab As A Better Pet Imaging Agent In Detecting Breast Cancer In Mda-Mb-231 Orthotopic And Bone Metastasis Mice Model Compared To 18fdg, Keya De Mukhopadhyay, Ting-Tung Chang, William Phillips, Lu-Zhe Sun, Beth Goins

American Journal of Applied Bio-Technology Research (AJABTR)

Developing new imaging agents help in the detection of breast cancer with better sensitivity and specificity and it improves the patient outcomes significantly. This provides the physicians with improved early detection of breast cancer during the routine screening process and has the potential to help the surgeons in identifying the tumor margins more accurately for surgical resection. In this study, we evaluate the efficiency of 64Cu-bevacizumab to successfully detect the small tumors (5mm), large tumors (15mm) and metastatic sites in MDA-MB-231 breast cancer mouse models compared to 18FDG and conclude that 64Cu-bevacizumab is a promising PET (positron …


A Mini Review On Crispr -Cas: The Cutting Edge Of Dna Editing, Chitta Ranjan Santra 2024 Netaji Nagar Day College, Netaji Nagar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700092 , India

A Mini Review On Crispr -Cas: The Cutting Edge Of Dna Editing, Chitta Ranjan Santra

American Journal of Applied Bio-Technology Research (AJABTR)

The ability to control and modify DNA—the code of life, has long been cherished by the scientists. They want to use genome editing to investigate different diseases that affect humans. With this easier access to DNA sequences, scientists are on the verge of a third revolution that will deeply impact our lives, to the extent that computers have changed society: we are entering the era of “gene editing”, following the era of “gene reading”. Gene editing is the rational and precise modification of DNA sequences program in living cells and organisms. Nuclease-based gene editing is already widely used in research …


Identification Of Plant Diseases: A Short Review, Tirtha Tarafdar 2024 National Institute of Technology (NIT), Warangal, Telangana 506004, India

Identification Of Plant Diseases: A Short Review, Tirtha Tarafdar

American Journal of Applied Bio-Technology Research (AJABTR)

As per FAO (2000) reports, 67% of population are involved in Agriculture, and alone contributing to 34% of overall GDP. Diseases in Plants cases major losses therefore it’s quite evident that proper monitoring and disease detection is necessary for sustainability. According to several reports, in the period 2001-2003, Global potential loss varied to about 29% in soyabean, 50% in wheat to about 80% in Cotton. This short synopsis will be acting a small referral piece of document to give an idea about the common Fungal, Viral, Bacterial diseases. This shall also be discussing about some of the conventional techniques for …


Title- Role Of Herbal Products In Curing Vitiligo, Pratik Talukder, Tiasha Majumdar 2024 Department of Biotechnology,University of Engineering and Management, Kolkata

Title- Role Of Herbal Products In Curing Vitiligo, Pratik Talukder, Tiasha Majumdar

American Journal of Applied Bio-Technology Research (AJABTR)

Plants produce a wide diversity of secondary metabolites which serve them as defence compounds against herbivores, and other plants and microbes, but also as signal compounds. In general, secondary metabolites exhibit a wide array of biological and pharmacological properties. Because of this, some plants or products isolated from them have been and are still used to treat infections, health disorders or diseases. Vitiligo is a skin disorder that is caused due to oxidative stress in the body resulting in the destruction of melanocytes, which are the cells responsible for the pigmentation of the skin. On their destruction the skin gets …


Synthesis And Characterization Of A Biocompatible Bioactive Borate Glass, Sanjit Roy, Bhaskarjyaa Chatterjee, Shrabani Ghosh, Gargi Sardar, Bholanath Mondal, S C Sarkar 2024 Center for Bio-separation and Technology, VIT-Velore, amil Nadu 632014, India

Synthesis And Characterization Of A Biocompatible Bioactive Borate Glass, Sanjit Roy, Bhaskarjyaa Chatterjee, Shrabani Ghosh, Gargi Sardar, Bholanath Mondal, S C Sarkar

American Journal of Applied Bio-Technology Research (AJABTR)

A typical bioactive borate glass of composition 5Na2O-30Ca65B2O3(NCBO) was prepared by melt quenching method. The NCBO glass powder and solid glass fibers were found to slowly converted to nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite (or Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2) by soaking in (0.25M)K2HPO4(KDP) solution (with pH = 9.5 and Ca/P ratio ~1.6 at 370C) for about one month. We studied biocompatibility (cells adhesion and proliferation) of the NCBO glass by allowing adhesion and proliferation of human cord blood derived mesenchymal stem cells (CB-hMSCs) directly on the thin glass plate. The cells viability on glass surface was determined by MTT [3- (4,5-di-methylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5 diphenyl tetrazolium bromide] assay analysis. The …


Microbes Aiding Plant Growth: Probiotics In Plants., Pranab Roy, Surupa Basu 2024 Institute of Child Health 11, Dr Biresh Guha Street, Kolkata – 700017

Microbes Aiding Plant Growth: Probiotics In Plants., Pranab Roy, Surupa Basu

American Journal of Applied Bio-Technology Research (AJABTR)

Micro-organisms, including viruses, bacteria and fungi are generally perceived as pathogens, causing different diseases in plants and animals including human beings. However, there are many microbes known which not only help in the growth of their host organisms but are essential for their survival. Plants have symbiotic relationship with many microbes which are essential for the survival for both the host and micro-organisms. Nitrogen fixing bacteria which associate with the roots of leguminous plants can fix atmospheric Nitrogen gas into ammonia which is essential for plant growth. These bacteria, generally known as Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobcteria (PGPR) derive their food …


Climate Change: A New Insight In Today’S Lifestyle, Biswadeep Chaudhuri 2024 Dept. of Biotechnology, University of Engineering & Management Kolkata, Action Area III, Newtown, Kolkata, West Bengal 700160

Climate Change: A New Insight In Today’S Lifestyle, Biswadeep Chaudhuri

American Journal of Applied Bio-Technology Research (AJABTR)

Climate change is one of the major issues scientists are dealing with in today’s modern civilization. Besides technical advancement and use of high end sophisticated automobiles, higher importance is being given for plantations and reduction of pollution. It has been observed that lifestyle of common citizens, mainly in big cities, have significantly been modified to support their daily bust lifestyle. In this concern, environmental safety and balance has drastically been compensated resulting climate change and Global Warming. This short report addresses a few major points that are responsible for such happenings and has an urgent need to rectify to bring …


Role Of Secondary Metabolites Of Tulsi (Ocimum Sanctum) In Combating Lead Induced Stress, Srijani Nath 2024 Department of Microbiology, Sister Nivedita University

Role Of Secondary Metabolites Of Tulsi (Ocimum Sanctum) In Combating Lead Induced Stress, Srijani Nath

American Journal of Applied Bio-Technology Research (AJABTR)

Tulsi or Ocimum sanctum is a medicinal plant that is widely used for its medicinal properties. It is used in ayurveda for treatment of cancer, infertility, bacterial infection. It is also considered to be a natural immunity booster, stress reducing plant. Tulsi or Ocimum sanctum is a brilliant healing and health benefitting plant. They contain a various number of secondary metabolites which protects the plant from microbial attacks and abiotic stresses such as metal stress. Tulsi or Ocimum sanctum has a large number of secondary metabolites such as phenols, tannins and flavonoids. Metal stress is a primary problem in plants …


All Herbal Mouthwash: A Retreat To Nature, Sreyoshi Das 2024 Discipline of Biological Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gujarat 382355, India

All Herbal Mouthwash: A Retreat To Nature, Sreyoshi Das

American Journal of Applied Bio-Technology Research (AJABTR)

Mouthwashes are an integral part of proper oral hygiene apart from brushing and use of other components. They have the ability to percolate within cracks and small gaps where a brush cannot clean. However, most mouthwashes are laden with chemicals which might induce an allergic reaction and furthermore is not suitable for young kids or patients who have a compromised immune system or are undergoing chemotherapy. In such cases, herbal mouthwashes are an effective remedy as they do not have any chemicals which might cause adverse effects, hardly elicit an allergic reaction, and is easy to make and pocket friendly …


Impact Of Different Process Parameters On The Quality Of Raw Milk: An Optimization-Based Approach, Arnav Ashwin Budhraja, Rupak Roy 2024 Jamnabai Narsee International School, Maharashtra, India;

Impact Of Different Process Parameters On The Quality Of Raw Milk: An Optimization-Based Approach, Arnav Ashwin Budhraja, Rupak Roy

American Journal of Applied Bio-Technology Research (AJABTR)

The quality of raw milk is of paramount importance, as it directly affects the safety and nutritive value of dairy products. This research paper delves into the significant influence of various process parameters on the quality attributes of raw milk using an optimization-based approach. Through a comprehensive experimental design, this study systematically investigates the effects of parameters such as pH, temperature, and density. Utilizing a response surface methodology (RSM) coupled with statistical analysis, the paper evaluates the interplay between these process parameters and the resulting quality outcomes. By employing Box Behnken Design (BBD) experiments, the research establishes mathematical models that …


Cancer: Uniting Our Voice And Taking Action, Sayantika Hore 2024 Department of Biotechnology, University of Engineering and Management, Kolkata Correspondence:

Cancer: Uniting Our Voice And Taking Action, Sayantika Hore

American Journal of Applied Bio-Technology Research (AJABTR)

Regarded as one of the most notorious diseases in the world, cancer has been known to be one of the leading causes of death across the world. People are often found running away from discussing this disease, therefore it is important that on the 4th of February- ‘World Cancer Day’, everyone needs to unite their voices as well as take action to spread awareness of this disease among peopl


Nutrient Sensing: A New Emerging Pathway, Sreejita Das, Dr. Pratik Talukder 2024 Department of Home Science, Viharilal College of Home & Social Science, University of Calcutta , 20B Judges Court Road, Alipore, Kolkata 27.

Nutrient Sensing: A New Emerging Pathway, Sreejita Das, Dr. Pratik Talukder

American Journal of Applied Bio-Technology Research (AJABTR)

Nutrients are the compound present in foods and essential for health and provide us energy; act as building blocks and essential component of cells and organs. They help us to regulate various chemical processes in the body. Nutrient Sensing is a cell’s ability to recognize and respond to fuel substances such as protein, carbohydrates and lipids. One of the most serious problems in the present world is the increasing number of overweight and obese people around the world. Nutrient Sensing has become a major focus in scientific research over the past few decades as it enables us to understand mechanism …


A Review On Current Scenario Of 2019-Ncov And Its Treatments, Debasmita Chakraborty 2024 Department of Biotechnology, University of Engineering & Management (UEM), Newtown, Kolkata, West Bengal 700160

A Review On Current Scenario Of 2019-Ncov And Its Treatments, Debasmita Chakraborty

American Journal of Applied Bio-Technology Research (AJABTR)

The SARS-CoV-2 virus emerged in December 2019 and then spread rapidly worldwide, particularly from Wet Market of Wuhan City, Hubei Province, People’s Republic of China, caused a highly contagious disease, Novel Coronavirus Disease or COVID-19. World Health Organisation (WHO) declared Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) outbreak as pandemic on 12th March, 2020.Reproduction Number (Rₒ) of SARS-CoV-2 virus ranges from 2.47-2.86. Incubation period of nCoV varies from 2-14 days based on age, gender, and other physiological conditions. Based on current published evidence, the most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever (87.9%), cough (67.7%), fatigue (38.1%), diarrhoea (3.7%), and vomiting (5.0%) but Pneumonia, Multi …


Herbs To Get Better Lungs: Potential Protection Against Covid-19 Today, Biswadeep Chaudhuri 2024 Dept. of Biotechnology, University of Engineering & Management, Newtown, Kolkata 700160, India

Herbs To Get Better Lungs: Potential Protection Against Covid-19 Today, Biswadeep Chaudhuri

American Journal of Applied Bio-Technology Research (AJABTR)

Since the dawn of civilization, medical herms have always been powerful remedies specially in Indian subcontinent. Even the use and benefits of powerful herbs are also found large in religious texts originating in ancient India, long before the flood of modern medical practice. Today, overwhelmed with sophisticated technical aspects, it has become indispensable not to forget that ancient knowledge of natural medicine that made us alive for thousands of years. Today, to control the pandemic situation of COVID-19, several modern medicines are being developed to stop the infection that affects our respiratory organs (lungs). But, there are several herbs are …


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