Biology Theses
The School promotes an interdisciplinary approach to both applied and fundamental research problems and to postgraduate training. Research in the School is organised into three major interdisciplinary centres: the Scottish Oceans Institute (SOI), Biomedical Sciences Research Complex (BSRC) and Centre for Biological Diversity (CBD). Together these centres encompass the full spectrum of research in biological sciences, spanning investigations on the properties and behaviour of individual molecules to planetary environmental dynamics.
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Recent Submissions
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Biophysical characterization of nanodiscs and nanodisc-reconstituted mechanosensitive ion channels
(2023-06) - ThesisLipid-protein interactions are crucial for life. Research into this area is continuously growing, not only in the context of basic science, but also from a technological perspective aiming to facilitate their handling and ... -
Genomic patterns of divergence and gene flow in Drosophila and Goodeidae
(2023-06) - ThesisUnderstanding the impact of the presence or absence of geographic barriers on speciation has been a source of enduring interest in evolutionary biology. The degree of geographical isolation and the prevalence of gene flow ... -
Towards a structural understanding of DNA polymerase δ using the thermophilic fungus Chaetomium thermophilum as a model
(2022-06-15) - ThesisEukaryotic DNA polymerase δ plays a critical role in DNA replication and repair. At the replication fork, Pol δ carries out the bulk of lagging strand DNA synthesis and plays transient but crucial roles in leading strand ... -
Predator-prey behavioural interactions on plants, with special emphasis on aphid dropping defence and ladybird search strategies
(2022-06-15) - ThesisPredator-prey interactions have significant short- and long-term implications for the individuals involved, their populations’ dynamics, and the broader ecological community. Predation is a strong selective force that has ... -
Marine mammal predator-prey interactions in the North Sea
(2023-06-14) - ThesisTrophic levels within an ecosystem are linked by the functional response which describes how the consumption rate of a predator varies in relation to prey density. Knowledge of functional responses is key to understanding ...
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