Biology (School of): Recent submissions
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Investigating the role of the chromatin remodeller XNP-1 in C. elegans
(2024-06-12) - ThesisATRX is a member of the SWI/SNF family of chromatin remodellers. ATRX loss causes pleiotropic phenotypes, including the neurodevelopmental disorder ATR-X syndrome, de-repression of the alternative lengthening of telomere ... -
Unravelling the complex reproductive tactics of male humpback whales : an integrative analysis of paternity, age, testosterone, and genetic diversity
(2024-06-12) - ThesisHow the underlying forces of sexual selection impact reproductive tactics including elaborate acoustic displays in cetaceans remains poorly understood. Here, I combined 26 years (1995-2020) of photo-identification, ... -
The cultural evolution of humpback whale song in the North Atlantic and South Pacific Oceans : a study of cumulative culture, fine-scale evolution, and public engagement
(2024-06-12) - ThesisThis PhD thesis explores humpback whale song research, cumulative cultural evolution (CCE), aesthetics, and public engagement. It comprises five chapters, each offering a comprehensive analysis of these topics. Chapter 1 ... -
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 ...