Prenatal maternal stress in Mus musculus: effects on the offspring, and the role of the mother
Thesis
Creighton, J. A. (1985). Prenatal maternal stress in Mus musculus: effects on the offspring, and the role of the mother

The aim of this project was to examine certain aspects of prenatal stress, by providing a more comprehensive study of one strain of animal in one laboratory than hitherto presented. The stressor employed was that of crowding during the last third of... Read More about Prenatal maternal stress in Mus musculus: effects on the offspring, and the role of the mother.

Hymenolepis diminuta: the pathophysiology of infection in the intermediate host, Tenebrio molitor
Thesis
Hurd, H. (1985). Hymenolepis diminuta: the pathophysiology of infection in the intermediate host, Tenebrio molitor

In T. molitor infected with metacestodes of H. diminuta total haemolymph free protein concentration, determined by the Lowry method, ranged from 62 to 81 mg/ml in females and was significantly lower in males (36-54mg/ml). A 477. increase was detected... Read More about Hymenolepis diminuta: the pathophysiology of infection in the intermediate host, Tenebrio molitor.

Physiological response of turf grasses to trampling pressure
Thesis
Jones, V. (1985). Physiological response of turf grasses to trampling pressure

Some responses of turfgrasses to trampling stress were examined using simulated trampling methods in greenhouse and laboratory studies. Subsidiary experimental field studies indicated that the laboratory results were relevant to the natural situation... Read More about Physiological response of turf grasses to trampling pressure.

The effects of inorganic nitrate solutions on dormant seeds
Thesis
Lyne, M. J. (1985). The effects of inorganic nitrate solutions on dormant seeds

The role of nitrate solutions in stimulating the germination of seeds in soil was investigated with a series of laboratory and field experiments. Comparisons were made between ruderal species from disturbed sites, calcicole species from calcareous gr... Read More about The effects of inorganic nitrate solutions on dormant seeds.

Hymenolepis diminuta: monosaccharide absorption by the cysticercoid
Thesis
Phillips, A. (1985). Hymenolepis diminuta: monosaccharide absorption by the cysticercoid

The cysticercoid of Hymenolepis diminuta was shown to absorb a limited number of monosaccharides by mediated transport. The monosaccharides transported were: glucose, galactose, mannose, l-deoxyglucose, 2-deoxyglucose, 2 deoxygalactose, 3-0-methylglu... Read More about Hymenolepis diminuta: monosaccharide absorption by the cysticercoid.

The mechanism of transcellular transport of immunoglobulin G in yolk-sac tissue
Thesis
Seymour, L. C. W. (1985). The mechanism of transcellular transport of immunoglobulin G in yolk-sac tissue

The route of prenatal antibody transmission in both the rat and rabbit is via the yolk sac (Branbell, 1970), and a method for studying in vitro endocytosis in yolk sacs (Williams et al, 1975) was modified as a model for the process of transcellular i... Read More about The mechanism of transcellular transport of immunoglobulin G in yolk-sac tissue.

Heavy metal accumulation in filamentous fungi
Thesis
Townsley, C. C. (1985). Heavy metal accumulation in filamentous fungi

Heavy metal toxicity was monitored in filamentous fungi by observing the effects of incorporating metal salts in a solid glucose mineral salts (GMS) medium on fungal colony extension. Copper, cadmium and zinc toxicity to Peicillium spinulosum, Tricho... Read More about Heavy metal accumulation in filamentous fungi.

Studies in parasitology: application for the award of the degree of Doctor of Science
Thesis
Arme, C. (1986). Studies in parasitology: application for the award of the degree of Doctor of Science

Preface
Analysis of the interactions that occur between parasites and their hosts is complicated by the fact that the environment of an endoparasite is another living organism. A frequent starting point for such analyses is the study of isolated hos... Read More about Studies in parasitology: application for the award of the degree of Doctor of Science.

The mechanism of uptake and intracellular fate of leupeptin in rat yolk sacs
Thesis
Clark, S. A. (1986). The mechanism of uptake and intracellular fate of leupeptin in rat yolk sacs

The aim of the work described in this thesis was to determine the mode of uptake of the tripeptide proteinase inhibitor leupeptin, in order to better interpret the effect of leupeptin on protein degradation within cells.
Different methods of leupept... Read More about The mechanism of uptake and intracellular fate of leupeptin in rat yolk sacs.

The ecology of the Chironomidae in a Phragmites reedbed at Cop Mere (Staffordshire, England)
Thesis
Bell, P. G. (1987). The ecology of the Chironomidae in a Phragmites reedbed at Cop Mere (Staffordshire, England)

The Chironomidae occupying a Phragmites reedbed at Cop Mere, Staffordshire were studied during 1981 and 1982. In 1981, reedstem-dwelling larvae were sampled at monthly intervals from three zones running parallel with the reedbed/open-water interface,... Read More about The ecology of the Chironomidae in a Phragmites reedbed at Cop Mere (Staffordshire, England).

Endocrine and behavioural comparisons of male mice under semi-natural and caged conditions
Thesis
Bishop, M. J. (1987). Endocrine and behavioural comparisons of male mice under semi-natural and caged conditions

The work of this thesis wes based on Investigations froa previous conventional cage studies which examined the characteristics of dominant and subordinate male mice. It was predicted that high status males would have high testosterone output and heav... Read More about Endocrine and behavioural comparisons of male mice under semi-natural and caged conditions.

A study of pinocytosis in human monocytes during their differentiation into macrophages in vitro
Thesis
Davies, D. (1987). A study of pinocytosis in human monocytes during their differentiation into macrophages in vitro

Evaluation of the pinocytic uptake and cellular processing of antibody-N-(2-hydroxypropyl)methacrylamide copolymer conjugates and estimation of their potential use in "targeted" drug delivery
Thesis
Flanagan, P. A. (1987). Evaluation of the pinocytic uptake and cellular processing of antibody-N-(2-hydroxypropyl)methacrylamide copolymer conjugates and estimation of their potential use in "targeted" drug delivery

125 I-labelled protein (entibody or trensferrin)-N-(2-hydroxypropy1)methacrylamide (HPMA)copolymer conjugates were characterised using gel permeation chromatography and their average molecular weight (Kw) determined (Chapter 3). It was estimated that... Read More about Evaluation of the pinocytic uptake and cellular processing of antibody-N-(2-hydroxypropyl)methacrylamide copolymer conjugates and estimation of their potential use in "targeted" drug delivery.

The population dynamics of field pansy (Viola arvensis) and red deadnettle (Lamium purpureum) in winter cereal and oilseed rape fields
Thesis
Gilbert, J. (1987). The population dynamics of field pansy (Viola arvensis) and red deadnettle (Lamium purpureum) in winter cereal and oilseed rape fields

The population dynamics of Viola arvensis Murr. and Lamiuni purpureum L. were studied in winter cereal and oilseed rape fields in North Staffordshire and Cheshire. The seedling emergence, seedbank density, population survival and potential seed input... Read More about The population dynamics of field pansy (Viola arvensis) and red deadnettle (Lamium purpureum) in winter cereal and oilseed rape fields.

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.

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.

Semiochemical mediated oviposition and mating in Phlebotomus argentipes (Diptera: Psychodidae) sand flies
Thesis
Yaman, K. (2016). Semiochemical mediated oviposition and mating in Phlebotomus argentipes (Diptera: Psychodidae) sand flies

Phlebotomus argentipes (Diptera: Psychodidae) is an important vector responsible for the transmission of Leishmania donovani that causes visceral leishmaniasis (VL) or kala-azar, in the sub-continent of India. The aims of this study were to investiga... Read More about Semiochemical mediated oviposition and mating in Phlebotomus argentipes (Diptera: Psychodidae) sand flies.

A spatial and temporal analysis of Plasmodium falciparum transcription
Thesis
Russell, K. (2014). A spatial and temporal analysis of Plasmodium falciparum transcription

Developmentally-linked gene expression is critical to the success of the human malaria parasite Plasmodium alciparum in ensuring colonisation, adaptation, replication and transmission during its complex life cycle as well as the manifestation of dise... Read More about A spatial and temporal analysis of Plasmodium falciparum transcription.