Biology (School of): Recent submissions
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Refining acoustic estimation of fish biomass in the ocean and a lake using broadband sampling and target strength modelling
(2024-06-12) - ThesisAcoustic technology has been widely accepted as one of the most efficient methods for underwater biological investigation. The paucity of information on the target strength of fish can curb the understanding of their species ... -
Mitochondrial function and dysfunction in astrocytes : the role of 17βHSD10 in Alzheimer's disease
(University of St Andrews, 2021-06-30) - ThesisIn an effort to find novel therapeutic targets and biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), recent research discovered that astrocytic metabolism is disrupted very early on in the disease and may contribute to disease-specific ... -
From the field to the laboratory, investigating the effects of Deformed wing virus on honey bee health
(University of St Andrews, 2022-06-15) - ThesisVarroa destructor is an ectoparasitic mite associated with significant losses of honey bee colonies globally. The mite vectors a range of pathogenic viruses, most notably Deformed wing virus (DWV). DWV is transmitted orally ... -
Social adaptation across the genome : trade-offs and conflicts in relation to sex
(University of St Andrews, 2022-06-15) - ThesisNatural selection explains both how and why biological organisms appear well adapted to their environments. Some of the most successful tests of our understanding of adaptation have focused on two phenomena: trade-offs, ... -
Neuronal functions of Willin/FRMD6 relevant to Alzheimer's disease
(2023-11-28) - ThesisAbstract redacted