Psychology & Neuroscience (School of): Recent submissions
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The influence of body composition on social judgements
(University of St Andrews, 2020-07-31) - ThesisBody Mass Index (BMI; weight scaled by squared height) is a crucial determinant of physical attractiveness, potentially because BMI signals mate value. Yet, BMI does not contain information about body composition, namely ... -
Understanding multisensory processing in a wider context using a model-based approach
(University of St Andrews, 2021-07-02) - ThesisAn overarching goal of multisensory research is to understand multisensory behaviour in a wider context but still within a unified framework. Modelling has been a useful tool to understand how information from different ... -
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Ageing biomarkers in the brain : exploring stress effects in traditional and non-traditional model systems
(University of St Andrews, 2021-07-02) - ThesisAgeing is a complex mechanism influenced by multiple factors. Stress, which could affect ageing, is mainly controlled by the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA)-axis and subsequent glucocorticoid (GC) release. Increases ... -
Investigating the neuroprotective effects of leptin and leptin fragment on mitochondrial morphology, function and survival signalling in neurodegenerative models
(University of St Andrews, 2021-07-02) - ThesisMitochondrial dysfunction has a recognized role in the pathophysiology of neurodegeneration, including ischemic stroke and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Compelling evidence shows that leptin prevents neuronal apoptosis and ...