Biology (School of): Recent submissions
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Flow-dependent restructuring of the intermediate filament cytoskeleton and activation of NF-κB in cultured endothelial cells
(University of St Andrews, 2002) - ThesisEndothelial cells are profoundly influenced by shear stresses associated with blood flow. A parallel plate chamber was used to study the effects of flow on (i) the morphology of the intermediate filament cytoskeleton; and ... -
Marine benthic system function and biodiversity
(University of St Andrews, 2003) - ThesisUnderstanding the influence of biodiversity on the functioning of ecosystems is vital given current rates of species loss. The relationship between biodiversity and ecosystem functioning was explored in marine sediment ... -
GABAergic modulation of locomotor rhythmicity during post-embryonic development in 'Xenopus laevis'
(University of St Andrews, 1996) - Thesis1. The role of the inhibitory amino acid, GABA acting at GABAa receptors during embryonic and larval Active swimming in Xenopus laevis has been investigated. 2. Intracellular recordings, under tetrodotoxin, reveal two ... -
The quantitative genetics of pheromone blend in 'Drosophila'
(University of St Andrews, 2001) - ThesisDrosophila simulans and D. sechellia are sibling species of the melanogaster group and are so closely related that crosses between them produce fertile female offspring. Recognition of a potential mate in Drosophila depends ... -
The role of acid labile surfactant-I in protein extraction from sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gels
(University of St Andrews, 2005) - ThesisThe surfactant known as acid labile surfactant I (ALS-I) (RapiGest) was investigated to probe its effectiveness in enhancing protein digestion and subsequent protein identification and to determine its suitability for use ...