Biology: Recent submissions
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Shedding light on DNA-protein interactions involved in the nucleotide excision repair pathway
(University of St Andrews, 2021-11-30) - ThesisDNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, contains the molecular blueprint of organisms. Although, very stable, DNA can be damaged by genotoxic agents such as UV-light, reactive oxygen species or chemotherapeutic drugs, amongs others. ... -
The non-breeding ecology of Common Whitethroats Curruca communis in central Nigeria
(2022-06-15) - ThesisIdentifying what drives or prevents long-distance migrants from responding to environmental changes requires a complete understanding of the ecology and behaviour of individuals throughout their annual cycle. The non-breeding ... -
Short-term adaptation in the lab : an analysis of evolutionary trajectories using time-series data
(2022-06-15) - ThesisExperimental evolution has led to remarkable discoveries on the evolution of adaptive phenotypes. However, an understanding of the genetic basis of adaptation is only just starting to emerge, especially in eukaryotes. My ... -
Exploring patterns of coral ecological niche construction in coral reef ecosystems
(University of St Andrews, 2021-11-30) - ThesisEcological niche construction is the process through which (i) organisms modify environmental states and (ii) their modifications favour the organisms’ fitness in return. Ecosystem engineers are an obvious class of ... -
Population ecology, behaviour and conservation status of common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Gulf of Trieste and adjacent waters of the northern Adriatic Sea
(2022-11-29) - ThesisThis thesis aims to explore a combination of distinct but interconnected aspects of dolphin population ecology, behaviour and interactions with human activities in the Gulf of Trieste and adjacent waters of the northern ...