About the Lab

The Animal Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory of the Department of Zoology at Handique Girls´ College is a well-equipped facility that supports Post Graduate and Under Graduate teaching and research in fundamental and applied aspects of animal physiology and biochemical processes. This laboratory plays a vital role in imparting hands-on training to students in areas such as metabolic assays, enzymology, hematology, etc.

The lab is designed to offer practical experience in key physiological experiments using appropriate models and instruments such as colorimeters, centrifuges, pH meters, spectrophotometers, and electrophoresis apparatus. Students are introduced to essential biochemical techniques including qualitative and quantitative analysis of biomolecules, enzyme kinetics, and physiological responses under varying environmental conditions.

In addition to curricular activities, the laboratory also serves as a platform for student-led research projects, fostering scientific curiosity and experimental skills. The facility maintains standard safety practices and encourages critical thinking and analytical approaches among students.

By integrating theory with practice, the Animal Physiology and Biochemistry Lab aims to nurture a deeper understanding of animal systems and molecular functions, thereby preparing students for higher studies and careers in life sciences, research, and allied fields.

 

People

Faculties
  • Dr. Evarani Kalita
  • Dr. Anuradha Kalita
  • Ms Papori Deka

 

Students Seat Capacity : 08

 

Instruments/ Infrastructure

Sl No. Equipments
1 Weighing Balance
2 Ultracentrifuge
3 Centrifuge
4 Hot Air Oven
5 Soxhlet
6 Paraffin Bath
7 pH Meter
8 Colorimeter
9 BOD Incubator
10 Refrigerator
11 Vortex
12 Hot Plate
13 Incubator
14 Tissue floatation bath
15 Microtome machine
16 Microscopes
17 UV-VIS Spectrophotometer
18 Micropipettes

 

Research Outcome (Journals/Books/Dissertations etc.)

Student Dissertations
Sl No. Topic
1 An investigation on the toxic heavy metals in the water body and the fish found in Silsako Beel (Anabas testudineus)
2 Study on the effects of butyl-paraben on liver and kidney of male albino mice
3 Study on the effect of Malathion on the haematological, genotoxic and histological parameters of Clarias magur
4 A study on the physiochemical parameters along with hevy metals in the water body and fish found in Borsola Beel (Anabas testudineus)
5 A study on the toxicological responses of freshwater mud eel M. cuchia on exposure of Atrozine
6 Comparative study on nutritional composition of five selcted freshwatr fish collected from fish market of Uzan Bazar, Guwahati
7 Study on the effects of butyl-paraben on the testes of male albino mice
8 Assessment of hepatotoxicity of Methyl Salicylate in Swiss albino mice
9 Studies on the oxidative stress response of swiss albino mice on exposure to methyl salicylate and molecular docking analysis of its interaction with antioxidant enzyme
10 Studies on the toxicological effect of Benzoyl peroxide on Thyroid physiology in female Wistar rats
11 Studies on the toxicological response of Heteropneustes fossilis on exposure to Thiamethoxam

 

Publications

  • Kalita, E., Gogoi, S.S., Borah, L. and Deka, P (2025). Sub-Lethal Effects of Profex Super on Hematological, Biochemical, and Histopathological Responses in Clarias magur (Hamilton, 1822). Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology & Fisheries, ISSN 1110 – 6131, Vol. 29(1): 831 – 840, DOI: 10.21608/ejabf.2025.407258, www.ejabf.journals.ekb.eg,
  • Kalita, E. and Hazarika P. (2023). Alterations in Some Haematological and Histological Parameters on Consumption of Calcium Carbide Ripened Banana in Male Albino Mice. Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology Volume 44, Issue 24, Page 231-238, 2023; Article no.UPJOZ.3124 ISSN: 0256-971X (P)
  • Kalita, E., Devi, K., Sultana, N., Bayan, J. and Tamuli, H. (2022). Impact of organophosphate pesticide rogor on biochemical parameters of freshwater catfish Clarias magur (Hamilton, 1822), Uttar Pradesh Journal Of Zoology, 43(8): 31-38, ISSN: 0256-971X (P)
  • Kalita, E. and Devi, R. (2021). Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used by communities of two villages of cachar district, silchar, assam, Uttar Pradesh Journal Of Zoology, 42(24): 110-118, ISSN: 0256-971X (P)
  • Kalita, E. and Khatun, N. (2018). Haematological and genotoxic effects induced by organophosphate insecticide “Rogor” in freshwater catfish Clarias magur (Hamilton, 1822). International Journal of Scientific Research, vol 7, Issue 8, pp 49-50, ISSN: 2277-8179, August, 2018
  • Kalita, E. and Roy, T. (2018). An investigation on the medicinal plants used by the local people of Dhubri district, Assam for curing reproductive disorders. In the Book “Food and bioprocess research for industrial application” Edited by Dr. Kamal Sarma, pp. 90-103, ISBN: 978-81-93152-50-9
  • Kalita, E. and Phukan, S. (2018). A study on the effect of Rogor on Liver, Kidney and Intestine of Freshwater Catfish Clarias magur. In the proceedings of International Conference on Recent Trends in Agriculture, Food Science, Forestry, Horticulture, Aquaculture, Animal Sciences and Climate Change (AFHABEC-2018). Edited by, Dr. Govind Chandra Mishra, Published by Krishi Sanskriti Publications, ISBN: 978-93-85822-64-3, pp 30-33, 10th Feb, 2018
  • Kalita, E. and Begum T. (2016). A Study on Tea Pest and Their Management in Sonapur Tea Garden. ZOON, Annual Research Journal, Published by Department of Zoology, B.Borooah College, Guwahati, vol 14, pp 68-72, ISSN: 2394-0182
  • Kalita, E.; Haloi, A.K.; Borah, M.C.; Das, B. and Sarma, J.B. (2016). Comparative Studies on the Levels of pH, Organic Carbon and Vitamin C at Periodic Intervals during Vermicomposting of Kitchen Wastes by Eisenia foetida and Eudrilus eugeniae. Journal of Agroecology and Natural Resource Management (JANRM), vol 4, Issue 1, pp 24-27, p-ISSN :2394-0786; e-ISSN: 2394-0794
  • Kalita, E. and Kalita, J.C. (2016). Effect of methanolic root extract of Careya arborea Roxb. In albino mice. In the proceedings of National Seminar on “recent advances in medicinal plants research of north east india (RAMPR-NE 2016)”. Organized by Department of herbal science and technology, ADP College, Nagaon, 11-12th November, 2016, Edited by Dr. Mousmi Saikia, pp. 89-98, ISBN: 978-93-84679-63-7, published in 10th Feb, 2017.
  • Kalita A, Das M. Aquaporins (AQPs) as a marker in the physiology of inflammation and its interaction studies with garcinol. Inflammopharmacology. 2024. doi:10.1007/s10787-023-01412-9
  • Baro MR, Das M, Kalita A, Das B, Sarma K. Exploring the anti-inflammatory potential of Colocasia esculenta root extract in in-vitro and in-vivo models of inflammation. J Ethnopharmacol. 2023; 96:642-650.
  • Kalita A, Das M, Baro MR, Das B. Exploring the role of Aquaporins (AQPs) in LPS induced systemic inflammation and the ameliorative effect of Garcinia in male Wistar rat. Inflammopharmacology. 2021; 29(3):801-823. doi:10.1007/s10787-021-00832-9
  • Kalita A, Das M, Das B, Baro MR. Molecular docking prediction and in vitro studies elucidate anti-inflammatory effect of Garcinia extract against inducible nitric oxide synthase and cyclooxygenase-2 targets. Beni-Suef Univ J Basic Appl Sci. 2021. doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-794705/v1
  • Das B, Das M, Kalita A, Baro MR. The role of Wnt pathway in obesity induced inflammation and diabetes: a review. J Diabetes Metab Disord. 2021.

 

Research Projects Completed/Ongoing

Nil

 

Research Collaboration

Animal Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Gauhati University

 

Activities (Workshop/Seminar/Conferences/Industrial visit/Lab visit):

Sl No. Particulars
1 MSc 4th sem students visited GUWAHATI BIOTECH PARK on 30/6/2022 as per their PG curriculum for advanced laboratory visit.
2 MSc 4th Sem students visited Bioscience and Bioegineering Dept, IIT,Guwahati for "Research and Industrial Conclave Integration, 2023" on 15/5/2023, where they got opportunity to interact with Dr. Rubul Mout, Research fellow at Harvard
3 MSc 4th sem students visited GUWAHATI BIOTECH PARK on 10/5/2024 as per their PG curriculum for advanced laboratory
4 MSc 4th sem students visited GUWAHATI BIOTECH PARK on May, 2025 as per their PG curriculum for advanced laboratory visit.