Frontier Bioprospecting
This research domain is an interdisciplinary scientific collective dedicated to identifying commercially viable biological resources from terrestrial and marine ecosystems. Integrating biotechnology, pharmacology, ecology, and environmental law, it systematically screens organisms—from soil microbes and medicinal plants to deep-sea extremophiles, marine sponges, and macroalgae—for novel enzymes, genes, and bioactive compounds. By combining traditional ethnobotanical knowledge with advanced deep-sea exploration technologies, the group drives innovation in pharmaceuticals, sustainable agriculture, eco-friendly cosmetics, and functional foods. It emphasizes ethical and ecological responsibility by ensuring all bioprospecting aligns with sustainable practices and international frameworks such as the Nagoya Protocol and the UN BBNJ Agreement.INTEREST(S)
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VISION
To be a global leader in the sustainable discovery of natural bioresources, transforming earth's biological diversity into life-saving and eco-friendly solutions for the advancement of human health and planetary well-being
MISSION
To systematically explore and screen terrestrial and marine ecosystems for novel biological assets, driving innovation in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, cosmetics and functional foods through rigorous interdisciplinary research.
MEMBER(S)
Interaction Analysis of β-Glucogallin with COX-2: An In Silico Investigation of Its Anti-inflammatory Potential
Inflammation is a complex biological response to harmful stimuli such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants. Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), an inducible enzyme, plays a crucial role in the biosynthesis...
Bioprospecting of Mango (Mangifera indica L.) Seed Kernels from Prominent Bangladeshi Cultivars: Unlocking Agro-Industrial Waste for Bioactive and Therapeutic Applications
Mango (Mangifera indica L.), widely recognized as the “King of Fruits,” is one of the most important fruit crops in Bangladesh due to its immense cultural, nutritional, and economic value. The country...
Development, Nutritional Characterization, and Shelf-Life Evaluation of a High-Protein Functional Bar Utilizing Harpadon nehereus (Bombay Duck) Concentrate
Harpadon nehereus (Bombay duck) is one of the most abundant and commercially important marine fish species in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly in the Bay of Bengal. Owing to its distinctive flavo...