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Social learning in fish
(University of St Andrews, 2010-06-23) - Thesis,
Social learning is known to be a common phenomenon in fish, which they utilise under many different contexts, including foraging, mate-choice and migration. Here I review the literature on social learning in fish and present ...
Multivalent sialic acid binding proteins as novel therapeutics for influenza and parainfluenza infection
(University of St Andrews, 2014) - Thesis,
In nature, proteins with weak binding affinity often use a multivalency approach to
enhance protein affinity via an avidity effect. Interested in this multivalency approach,
we have isolated a carbohydrate binding module ...
Wild at heart? : differential maternal investment in wild and domesticated zebra finches (Taeniopygia guttata)
(University of St Andrews, 2010-01) - Thesis,
Over the past twenty years there has been an exponential increase in the investigation of maternal effects. Understanding the adaptive function of maternal allocation strategies is integral to interpreting the evolutionary ...
The trade-off between starvation and predation risk in overwintering redshanks (Tringa totanus)
(University of St Andrews, 2010-06-23) - Thesis,
In order to meet their energy budget animals must often increase their risk of predation, either through their choice of foraging location or by decreasing anti-predation behaviours, which are incompatible with foraging. ...
Splitting, joining and cutting : mechanistic studies of enzymes that manipulate DNA
(University of St Andrews, 2010-06-23) - Thesis,
DNA is a reactive and dynamic molecule that is continually damaged by both exogenous and endogenous agents. Various DNA repair pathways have evolved to ensure the faithful replication of the genome. One such pathway, ...
Two-pore channels and NAADP-dependent calcium signalling
(University of St Andrews, 2010-06-23) - Thesis,
Nicotinic acid adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NAADP) is a potent Ca²⁺ mobilising messenger in mammalian and non-mammalian cells. Studies on a variety of cell types suggest that NAADP evokes Ca²⁺ release from a lysosome-related ...
An investigation of factors related to the bycatch of small cetaceans in fishing gear
(University of St Andrews, 2011-11-30) - Thesis,
The bycatch of cetaceans in fishing gear is considered to be one of the biggest conservation threats to these species. Gear modifications have the potential to reduce these bycatches in global fisheries but there is little ...
Range-wide analysis of the spatial distribution and genetic diversity of Delonix s.l. (Leguminosae) in Madagascar : enhancing herbarium-based conservation assessments
(University of St Andrews, 2011) - Thesis,
Despite their ecological and economic importance, the majority of plant species and
their conservation status are poorly known. Only 4% of plants have been assessed
globally and listed on the IUCN Red List of Threatened ...
The origin of the Hox and ParaHox loci and animal homeobox evolution
(University of St Andrews, 2013-06-25) - Thesis,
The homeobox superfamily is one of the most significant gene families in the
evolution of developmental processes in animals. Within this superfamily the
ANTP class has expanded exclusively in animals and, therefore, ...
Target strength variability in Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus) and its effect on acoustic abundance estimates
(University of St Andrews, 2010-11-30) - Thesis,
Acoustic survey techniques are widely used to quantify abundance and distribution of a variety of pelagic fish such as herring (Clupea harengus). The information provided is becoming increasingly important for stock ...