Biology: Recent submissions
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The evolution of parental care and associated life-history traits in teleost fishes and passerine birds : comparative and experimental approaches
(2022-11-29) - ThesisParental care is any form of provisioning that improves offspring survival and can range from brief guarding of young to advanced adaptations such as viviparity. Despite the wide taxonomic spread of care, the evolution of ... -
Core effectors of plant-parasitic nematodes and their host targets
(2022-06-15) - ThesisPlant parasitic nematodes infect many major food crops worldwide, causing damage valued at approximately 80 billion U.S. dollars per year (Nicol et al. 2011). As part of the parasitic process, some nematodes form a feeding ... -
Degrading heparan sulfate : structural and functional analysis of sulfatases for drug discovery applications
(2022-11-29) - ThesisHeparan sulfate proteoglycans (HSPGs) are a fundamental and evolving part of the cell surface and within the extracellular matrix (ECM). Turnover of HSPGs is aided by sulfatases, a family of enzymes which catalyzes cleavage ... -
Behavioural responses by seals to offshore energy activities
(University of St Andrews, 2022-06-15) - ThesisTo effectively manage interactions between industrial activities and wildlife populations in increasingly urbanised environments, it is essential to understand how animals may be affected by different anthropogenic activities. ...