Biology (School of): Recent submissions
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Aspects of the distribution of Na⁺,K⁺ ATPase in cultured cells with particular reference to the effects of fluid shear stress
(University of St Andrews, 2001) - ThesisA two-part study was conducted into aspects of the distribution of Na⁺,K⁺ATPase α1 and β-1subunits in HeLa and bovine aortic endothelial cells (BAECs). The primary experimental emphasis was to examine Na⁺,K⁺ATPase distribution ... -
The effect of exercise on muscle growth and muscle-specific gene expression in the common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) and rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss Walbaum)
(University of St Andrews, 2003) - ThesisForced exercise training has long been known to be a powerful stimulus for muscle growth in several families of teleosts. The effect of exercise on muscle growth in the common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) was studied in five ... -
Biochemical and genetic analysis of the nitrate assimilatory yeast Hansenula wingei
(University of St Andrews, 1987) - ThesisThe heterothallic, haploid, nitrate assimilatory yeast Hansenula Wingei was investigated with respect to three aspects of nitrate assimilation. 1) One natural isolate, ATCC 28162 was chosen -for investigation. An efficient ... -
A neuropsychological investigation into nasotemporal overlap in the human retina.
(University of St Andrews, 1984) - ThesisWhen light flashes are presented laterally simple vocal and manual responses are faster to stimuli in the visual half-field having direct access to the responding hemisphere (an 'uncrossed' reaction) than stimuli which go ... -
Environmental influences on muscle growth and flesh quality in farmed Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.)
(University of St Andrews, 2000) - ThesisChapter 1 - General Introduction : The general introduction sets out the rationale for the study and it's applicability to aquaculture. A description of the life history of the Atlantic salmon {Salmo salar L.) is given, ...