Outputs (1141)

Effects of genetic and environmental factors on reproductive success in the malaria mosquito Anopheles gambiae Sensu Stricto
Thesis
(2013). Effects of genetic and environmental factors on reproductive success in the malaria mosquito Anopheles gambiae Sensu Stricto

Anopheles gambiae is a major vector of malaria in sub-Saharan Africa. Given the widespread emergence of pesticide resistance in Anopheles gambiae populations, vector control programs involving the release of sterile males or genetically-modified male... Read More about Effects of genetic and environmental factors on reproductive success in the malaria mosquito Anopheles gambiae Sensu Stricto.

The roles of pheromones of adult Western flower thrips
Thesis
(2013). The roles of pheromones of adult Western flower thrips

Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is an invasive worldwide pest of many agricultural, horticultural and ornamental crops. They are difficult to control because of their small size and high resistance to chemical insectic... Read More about The roles of pheromones of adult Western flower thrips.

The evaluation of three related techniques for the statistical analysis of clipped speech
Thesis
(1968). The evaluation of three related techniques for the statistical analysis of clipped speech

Techniques are described for the statistical analysis of
clipped speech in terms of the time intervals between the zero crossings or the speech waveform or its time derivative. The only statistic of this kind which had been used prior to this study... Read More about The evaluation of three related techniques for the statistical analysis of clipped speech.

Communicational aspects of neuronal circuitry in the cerebellar cortex of the alligator
Thesis
(1968). Communicational aspects of neuronal circuitry in the cerebellar cortex of the alligator

The studies leading to this thesis were commenced in October 1965 in the Department of Communication at the University of Keele under the supervision of Professor D.M. MacKay. In September 1967, with the permission of the senate of the University and... Read More about Communicational aspects of neuronal circuitry in the cerebellar cortex of the alligator.

An investigation into the fitness and mating competitiveness of laboratory and transgenic strains of Anopheles gambiae sensu stricto
Thesis
(2013). An investigation into the fitness and mating competitiveness of laboratory and transgenic strains of Anopheles gambiae sensu stricto

Malaria is a deadly parasitic disease of humans spread through the bite of Anopheles spp. mosquitoes. Current control methods for the disease are broadly effective, but the spread of insecticide resistance in the principle Anopheline vectors of the d... Read More about An investigation into the fitness and mating competitiveness of laboratory and transgenic strains of Anopheles gambiae sensu stricto.

Generation and fitness of transgenic Anopheles gambiae and the impact of multiple feeding on anti-malarial properties of the vida3 transgene
Thesis
(2011). Generation and fitness of transgenic Anopheles gambiae and the impact of multiple feeding on anti-malarial properties of the vida3 transgene

Malaria, the leading cause of death due to vector-borne disease. is responsible for around 250 million cases and 1 million deaths annually, mostly in sub-Saharan Africa where Anopheles gambiae is the major vector.
Novel approaches to malaria control... Read More about Generation and fitness of transgenic Anopheles gambiae and the impact of multiple feeding on anti-malarial properties of the vida3 transgene.

Characterisation of molecular variations in human C-reactive protein
Thesis
(2017). Characterisation of molecular variations in human C-reactive protein

The research described here focuses on the molecular variations, clinical significance and structural interactions of the innate immune protein, C-reactive protein (CRP).

Monomeric CRP (mCRP) was produced through urea-induced dissociation, at an o... Read More about Characterisation of molecular variations in human C-reactive protein.

Some spatial and temporal factors in tactile discriminations
Thesis
Barrow, H. G. (1968). Some spatial and temporal factors in tactile discriminations

A computer-controlled system was set up for the presentation of tactile patterns to subjects and the performing of psychophysical experiments. The display device was an array of 35 solenoid-operated pins, covering an area of about 1 sq. cm.
A numbe... Read More about Some spatial and temporal factors in tactile discriminations.

Small angle scattering studies of chromatin proteins in the human malarial parasite
Thesis
Jordan, A. (2017). Small angle scattering studies of chromatin proteins in the human malarial parasite

This thesis describes the biochemical, biophysical and structural characterisation of two
proteins believed to play an important role in active gene silencing mechanisms present in
the human malarial parasite, Plasmodium falciparum. These investiga... Read More about Small angle scattering studies of chromatin proteins in the human malarial parasite.

Activation of endothelial cells and its potential involvement in blood-brain barrier damage in cerebral malaria: an in vitro study
Thesis
Mohd Nasir, M. H. (2015). Activation of endothelial cells and its potential involvement in blood-brain barrier damage in cerebral malaria: an in vitro study

One of the severe complications of a Plasmodium falciparum infection is cerebral malaria (CM). CM is characterised by the accumulation of mature infected red blood cells (RBC) in the brain microvasculature. One of the consistent detrimental effects o... Read More about Activation of endothelial cells and its potential involvement in blood-brain barrier damage in cerebral malaria: an in vitro study.