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Attwell, Arthur. "Simple Organisms." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/7673.
Full textЗолотова, Світлана Григорівна, Светлана Григорьевна Золотова, Svitlana Hryhorivna Zolotova, and I. Yu Matyushenko. "Genetically modified organisms." Thesis, Видавництво СумДУ, 2011. http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/13467.
Full textNúñez, Marcé Mireia. "Emerging organic contaminants in aquatic organisms." Doctoral thesis, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10803/456825.
Full textEsta tesis doctoral se centra en el desarrollo de nuevos métodos analíticos para determinar diferentes contaminantes orgánicos emergentes, como productos farmacéuticos de consumo generalizado, medios yodados de contraste para rayos-X (otro grupo de productos farmacéuticos empleados en medicina de diagnóstico) y un grupo de edulcorantes de alta intensidad en organismos acuáticos. Para ello se evaluaron dos técnicas de extracción (extracción con líquidos presurizados y QuEChERS) para extraer los compuestos seleccionados y también se ensayaron diferentes limpiezas. La determinación se realizó mediante cromatografía de líquidos acoplada a espectrometría de masas. Además, se realizó un estudio ecotoxicológico en la especie Gammarus pulex, donde se evaluó la toxicidad del triclosán para esta especie y, además, se estudiaron poblaciones procedentes de diferentes ambientes con diferentes grados de contaminación para determinar si su resistencia era similar o no.
This Doctoral Thesis focuses on the development of new analytical methods to determine different emerging organic contaminants such as pharmaceuticals of widespread consumption, iodinated X-ray contrast media (another group of pharmaceuticals employed in diagnostic medicine), and a group of high-intensity sweeteners, in aquatic organisms. To do so two extraction techniques (pressurised liquid extraction and QuEChERS) were evaluated to extract the selected compounds and different clean-ups were also tested. The determination was perfomed with liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry. Moreover, another objective is to conduct an ecotoxicological study in the amphipod species Gammarus pulex, where the toxicity of triclosan to this species was evaluated. Moreover, populations that come from different environments with different degrees of pollution were evaluated in order to establish whether their resistance was similar or not.
Bonnefille, Bénilde. "Evaluation de l’approche métabolomique pour l’étude de la métabolisation et des effets du diclofénac chez la moule méditerranéenne." Thesis, Montpellier, 2017. http://www.theses.fr/2017MONTT085/document.
Full textThis PhD thesis describes an investigation of the metabolomic approach performances to characterize the pharmaceuticals environmental exposure and effects in non target organisms. The studied pharmaceutical was diclofenac (DCF), a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug recently included in the first watch list of the European Water Framework Directive (2015/495/EC), and the model organism was the Mediterranean mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis. The methodological approach combines target and non-targeted analysis of endogenous and exogenous metabolites in mussel, the endo- and the xeno-metabolome. DCF effects in mussel were investigated considering its known mode of action in human: the prostaglandins (PG) synthesis modulation. In aquatic organisms, PGs are involved in various biological functions, such as reproduction or osmoregulation. This targeted analysis allowed us to determine a PGE2 synthesis disruption with DCF exposure. Otherwise, little information is available about DCF biotransformation in invertebrates. To study DCF biotransformation in mussel, the application of a non-targeted approach seemed promising. This study allows the reveal 13 DCF metabolites formation of which 3 were phase I metabolites and 10 were phase II metabolites. Among them, 5 were described for the first time. Subsequently, the mussel’s endo-metabolome study showed the modulation of two pathways: the tyrosine and the tryptophan metabolism. Inside these pathways, the catecholamines and serotonin appeared as particularly impacted. In mussels, these compounds are involved in important biological functions: the osmoregulation and the reproduction. Such DCF effects are in accordance with those reported in other study conducted on aquatic organisms. The work conducted highlighted the relevance and pertinence of the metabolomic approach as a tool for environmental studies without a priori hypothesis, such as studying the biotransformation and unexpected effects of pharmaceuticals in non-target organisms
Chow, Stephanie S. Wold Barbara J. "Speciation in digital organisms /." Diss., Pasadena, Calif. : California Institute of Technology, 2005. http://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-06062005-171257.
Full textSiebert, Tiago Henrique [UNESP]. "Análise do período de defeso do camarão marinho Artemesia longinaris através da maturidade ovariana anual." Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/11449/86662.
Full textO Artemesia longinaris é endêmica nas águas costeiras do Atlântico Sul, e ocorre a partir da costa do Rio de Janeiro até Puerto Rawson, Argentina. Assim, considerando a exploração das espécies naturais, é necessário estudar a dinâmica reprodutiva para a renovação do estoque natural da espécie, e contribuir para a adequação do fechamento da pesca. O objetivo deste estudo foi caracterizar morfologicamente os diferentes estágios de desenvolvimento dos ovócitos, a maturação dos ovários durante todo o ano, e a avaliação do fechamento de pesca atual para a espécie na região de Macaé / RJ. Para a análise de microscopia de luz (histologia e histoquímica), seis animais de cada estágio de maturação gonadal (rudimentar - RU, em desenvolvimento - ED e desenvolvidos -D) foram coletados na região de Macaé, RJ. Os ovários foram dissecados e fixados em solução de Bouin, incluídos em historesina, corados com hematoxilina / eosina e reação ao ácido periódico de Schiff (PAS). Para a avaliação do período de pesca, usamos fêmeas com gônadas desenvolvidas (D) na primavera, verão, inverno e outono. O número de ovócitos maduros encontrados em cada espécime estudado foi contado ao longo do ano usando o software ImageJ®. Em seguida, o número médio de ovócitos maduros encontrados foi avaliado em cada estação do ano, com o programa SigmaPlot® versão 12. O ovário de A. longinaris apresenta quatro estágios de maturação: rudimentar, desenvolvimento inicial, desenvolvimento avançado e desenvolvido. As células germinativas apresentam cinco fases de desenvolvimento: ovogônias, ovócitos pré-vitelogênicos, ovócitos em vitelogênese inicial, ovócitos em vitelogênese avançado e ovócitos maduros. Novembro apresentou a maior média de ovócitos maduros nos ovários desenvolvidos. Assim a avaliação do...
Artemesia longinaris is endemic in the coastal waters of the South Atlantic, and occurs from the coast of Rio de Janeiro to Puerto Rawson, Argentina. Thus, considering the exploitation of natural species, it is necessary to study the reproductive dynamics for the renewal of the natural stock of the specie, and contribute to the adequacy of the fishing closure. The aim of this study was to characterize morphologically the different developmental stages of oocytes, ovarian maturation throughout the year, and the evaluation of current fishing closure for the species in the region of Macaé/RJ. For analysis of light microscopy (histology and histochemistry), 6 animals of each stage of gonadal maturation (rudimentary - RU, in development - ED and developed -D) were collected in the region of Macaé, RJ. The ovaries were dissected and fixed in Bouin's solution, embedded in historesin, stained with hematoxylin/eosin and reacted to Periodic acid Schiff (PAS). For the evaluation of the fishery period, we used females with developed gonads (D) in spring, winter, summer and autumn. The number of mature oocytes found in each specimen studied was counted over the year using the ImageJ software®. Then, the average number of mature oocytes found was evaluated in each season, with the program SigmaPlot® version 12. The ovary of A. longinaris presents four stages of maturation: rudimentary, initial development, advanced development and developed. The germinal cells present five development phases: oogonia, pre-vitellogenic oocytes, initial-vitellogenic oocyte, advanced vitellogenic oocyte, and mature oocyte. November had the highest average of mature oocytes in the ovaries developed. The annual reproductive cycle assessment indicated that the most appropriate period for fishing closures for this species is from November to January... (Complete abstract click electronic access below)
Siebert, Tiago Henrique. "Análise do período de defeso do camarão marinho Artemesia longinaris através da maturidade ovariana anual /." Jaboticabal, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/11449/86662.
Full textCoorientador: Rogério Caetano da Costa
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Resumo: O Artemesia longinaris é endêmica nas águas costeiras do Atlântico Sul, e ocorre a partir da costa do Rio de Janeiro até Puerto Rawson, Argentina. Assim, considerando a exploração das espécies naturais, é necessário estudar a dinâmica reprodutiva para a renovação do estoque natural da espécie, e contribuir para a adequação do fechamento da pesca. O objetivo deste estudo foi caracterizar morfologicamente os diferentes estágios de desenvolvimento dos ovócitos, a maturação dos ovários durante todo o ano, e a avaliação do fechamento de pesca atual para a espécie na região de Macaé / RJ. Para a análise de microscopia de luz (histologia e histoquímica), seis animais de cada estágio de maturação gonadal (rudimentar - RU, em desenvolvimento - ED e desenvolvidos -D) foram coletados na região de Macaé, RJ. Os ovários foram dissecados e fixados em solução de Bouin, incluídos em historesina, corados com hematoxilina / eosina e reação ao ácido periódico de Schiff (PAS). Para a avaliação do período de pesca, usamos fêmeas com gônadas desenvolvidas (D) na primavera, verão, inverno e outono. O número de ovócitos maduros encontrados em cada espécime estudado foi contado ao longo do ano usando o software ImageJ®. Em seguida, o número médio de ovócitos maduros encontrados foi avaliado em cada estação do ano, com o programa SigmaPlot® versão 12. O ovário de A. longinaris apresenta quatro estágios de maturação: rudimentar, desenvolvimento inicial, desenvolvimento avançado e desenvolvido. As células germinativas apresentam cinco fases de desenvolvimento: ovogônias, ovócitos pré-vitelogênicos, ovócitos em vitelogênese inicial, ovócitos em vitelogênese avançado e ovócitos maduros. Novembro apresentou a maior média de ovócitos maduros nos ovários desenvolvidos. Assim a avaliação do... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo)
Abstract: Artemesia longinaris is endemic in the coastal waters of the South Atlantic, and occurs from the coast of Rio de Janeiro to Puerto Rawson, Argentina. Thus, considering the exploitation of natural species, it is necessary to study the reproductive dynamics for the renewal of the natural stock of the specie, and contribute to the adequacy of the fishing closure. The aim of this study was to characterize morphologically the different developmental stages of oocytes, ovarian maturation throughout the year, and the evaluation of current fishing closure for the species in the region of Macaé/RJ. For analysis of light microscopy (histology and histochemistry), 6 animals of each stage of gonadal maturation (rudimentary - RU, in development - ED and developed -D) were collected in the region of Macaé, RJ. The ovaries were dissected and fixed in Bouin's solution, embedded in historesin, stained with hematoxylin/eosin and reacted to Periodic acid Schiff (PAS). For the evaluation of the fishery period, we used females with developed gonads (D) in spring, winter, summer and autumn. The number of mature oocytes found in each specimen studied was counted over the year using the ImageJ software®. Then, the average number of mature oocytes found was evaluated in each season, with the program SigmaPlot® version 12. The ovary of A. longinaris presents four stages of maturation: rudimentary, initial development, advanced development and developed. The germinal cells present five development phases: oogonia, pre-vitellogenic oocytes, initial-vitellogenic oocyte, advanced vitellogenic oocyte, and mature oocyte. November had the highest average of mature oocytes in the ovaries developed. The annual reproductive cycle assessment indicated that the most appropriate period for fishing closures for this species is from November to January... (Complete abstract click electronic access below)
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Bajrai, Leena. "Organisms associated with amoebae infection." Thesis, Aix-Marseille, 2017. http://www.theses.fr/2017AIXM0055.
Full textThis thesis displays novel organisms that are found in sewage water samples from southern area of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. These organisms are Legionella saoudiensis, Kaumoebavirus, Saudi moumouvirus (SDMV), Yasminevirus, and Bung messiliensis that are isolated by amoebal co-culture method of infection with Dictyostelium discoideum ATCC 44841, Vermamoeba vermiformis CDC-19, Acanthamoeba polyphaga Linc AP-1, and Acanthamoeba griffinii, respectively. Legionella saoudiensis, a Gram-negative, bacilli shaped bacterial strain, LS-1T belongs to the genus Legionella in the family Legionellaceae based on 16S rRNA gene sequences and other 4 genes (mip, rpoB, rnpB, and 23S-5S). On one hand, KAUmoebavirus has ~250-nm-large icosahedral capsids, a 350,731 bp DNA genome, and a coding density of 86%, corresponding to 465 genes. Most of these genes (59%) are closely related to genes from Faustoviruses (43%) and Asfarviruses (23%). On the other hand, Saudi moumouvirus is a new giant virus belonging to Mimivirus lineage B, from the King Abdulaziz University hospital in Jeddah, and presented 500 nm icosahedral particles with a 1,046,087 bp genome, which is larger than moumouvirus-like genomes which have been described in the past. Its genome was predicted to encode 868 ORFs, ranging in size from 54 to 2,914 amino acids. Furthermore, this genome was predicted to encode 40 new genes (ORFans) without similarity with other sequences. These findings show that the widen chart of protists apply lead to discover new giant viruses
Vonsée, Henk John. "Urogenital micro-organisms in pregnancy." Maastricht : Maastricht : Datawyse ; University Library, Maastricht University [Host], 1989. http://arno.unimaas.nl/show.cgi?fid=5510.
Full textMudge, Stephen Michael. "Carbonic anhydrase in marine organisms." Thesis, Bangor University, 1986. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.318943.
Full textZhou, Yuming. "Optical properties of living organisms." Thesis, Open University, 2000. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.301878.
Full textBeanland, Timothy James. "The phylogeny of photosynthetic organisms." Thesis, University of Cambridge, 1990. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.385339.
Full textMiller, Luke Rex. "Evolution of highly fecund organisms." Thesis, University of Oxford, 2015. http://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:60a9fcc7-b939-4075-be31-ed69014ad898.
Full textReggi, Michela <1986>. "Biomineralization in calcifying marine organisms." Doctoral thesis, Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna, 2015. http://amsdottorato.unibo.it/7096/1/Michela_Reggi_Tesi.pdf.
Full textReggi, Michela <1986>. "Biomineralization in calcifying marine organisms." Doctoral thesis, Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna, 2015. http://amsdottorato.unibo.it/7096/.
Full textPathirana, Induruwa Charles. "Secondary metabolites from selected marine organisms." Thesis, University of British Columbia, 1986. http://hdl.handle.net/2429/27506.
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Till, Marisa. "Studies of New Zealand Marine Organisms." The University of Waikato, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10289/2498.
Full textEdwards, N. J. "Ammonia metabolism in rumen mirco-organisms /." Title page, contents and summary only, 1985. http://web4.library.adelaide.edu.au/theses/09AB/09abe26.pdf.
Full textPsarrakos, Panagiotis. "Disulphide bond formation in multicellular organisms." Thesis, University of Kent, 2007. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.497681.
Full textCarter, Laura. "Uptake of pharmaceuticals into terrestrial organisms." Thesis, University of York, 2013. http://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/4678/.
Full textBi, Ran. "Lignocellulose Degradation by Soil Micro-organisms." Doctoral thesis, KTH, Träkemi och massateknologi, 2016. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-182336.
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Allen, Catherine Elizabeth. "Lipid profiles of deep-sea organisms." Thesis, University of Southampton, 1998. https://eprints.soton.ac.uk/42077/.
Full textPao, Shi-Chiang. "Halophilic organisms in sufu, Chinese cheese /." The Ohio State University, 1994. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1487857546388848.
Full textLópez, i. Losada Raül. "Analysing toxicity for biochemical-producing organisms." Thesis, KTH, Hållbarhet och miljöteknik, 2018. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-235713.
Full textMaeda, Hiroshi. "Vitamin E functions in photosynthetic organisms." Diss., Connect to online resource - MSU authorized users, 2006.
Find full textSmith, E. C., Phillip R. Scheuerman, and Kurt J. Maier. "Toxicity of Nanomaterials to Aquatic Organisms." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2005. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/2939.
Full textHoffman, Jennifer. "Effects of and defenses against ultraviolet radiation in marine embryos and larvae /." Thesis, Connect to this title online; UW restricted, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/1773/5243.
Full textLamotte, Hadrien. "Libération de composés intracellulaires par application d'arcs électriques entre électrodes immergées." Thesis, Université Grenoble Alpes (ComUE), 2017. http://www.theses.fr/2017GREAI122/document.
Full textThis thesis focuses on the study of an innovative technology for microorganisms lysis, based on high voltage pulses generated in an aqueous medium. This technology is different from electroporation which operates thanks to the electric field for damaging cell membranes ; in our study high voltage pulses generate an electric arc leading to various physicochemical phenomena supposed to lyse microorganisms.The technology efficiency is evaluated with the following microorganims : some lipid producting microalgae (Nannochloropsis gaditana and Phaeodactylum tricornutum) and classical laboratory model bacteria (Escherishia coli and Bacillus subtilis). In this work, we found that generated shock waves are mainly responsible of the cells lysis.At the end, the development of self-functioning devices is investigated either for bioproduction or for cell analysis
Oehmen, Adrian. "The competition between polyphosphate accumulating organisms and glycogen accumulating organisms in the enhanced biological phosphorous removal process /." [St. Lucia, Qld.], 2004. http://www.library.uq.edu.au/pdfserve.php?image=thesisabs/absthe18339.pdf.
Full textHeuett, William J. "New methods for modeling large-scale biochemical networks /." Thesis, Connect to this title online; UW restricted, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/1773/6769.
Full textPanzarini, Nathalie Hamine. "Panorama de OGM’S na cadeia de suprimentos de farinhas e preparados a base de trigo." Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, 2015. http://repositorio.utfpr.edu.br/jspui/handle/1/1564.
Full textOs debates atuais sobre a inserção dos OGM’s nos produtos alimentícios, bem como seus riscos e benefícios no que diz respeito a alimentos, continuam inconclusos. Percebe-se que a sociedade em geral tem informação insuficiente a respeito do assunto e as empresas que estão envolvidas não realizam uma exposição eficiente a respeito do assunto. No Brasil, existem poucos laboratórios públicos ou privados que trabalham com a finalidade objetivo de detectar e quantificar os resíduos OGM’s em alimentos. Torna-se fundamental que as informações sobre esse tipo de produto, cada vez mais consumido em forma de alimento, estejam claras e bem entendidas por todos os atores da cadeia de suprimentos relacionadas com essa inovação agroalimentar, como seus riscos e benefícios, a liberação e comercialização e rotulagem. Assim, o estudo teve por objetivo identificar o grau de conhecimento e os impactos da inserção da inovação OGM’s na cadeia de suprimentos de farinhas e preparados a base de trigo. Como instrumento para a obtenção dos dados utilizou-se método de pesquisa empregado foi o survey por meio da aplicação direta de questionários semiestruturados, aplicados com produtores da região dos Campos Gerais, moinhos e indústrias de farinhas de trigo e consumidores. Ademais, mapeou-se os laboratórios e tecnologias para o diagnóstico de OGM’s em alimentos. A partir da realização da pesquisa, tem-se como resultado, que comparando com estudos internacionais o grau de conhecimento referente à inserção dessa tecnologia nos produtos alimentícios, seus riscos e benefícios e principalmente sua rotulagem ainda são baixos, pois frequentemente os rótulos dos produtos alimentícios geram dúvidas, descrédito e insatisfação em relação às informações, bem como a insatisfação da informação quanto aos efeitos do uso dessa biotecnologia para a saúde humana e do meio ambiente. O Brasil apresenta poucos laboratórios de controle de OGM’s em alimentos, observando uma crescente utilização da técnica de PCR para a detecção e quantificação de OGM’s. Contudo, a padronização dos métodos dessa análise ainda está no início. Neste sentido a inserção de produtos que obtenham OGM’s em sua composição no mercado, requer esforço e maior envolvimento entre os atores da cadeia de suprimentos, a medida que o desenvolvimento desse tecnologia impõe padrões como rastreabilidade e certificação , que afetam diretamente o processo produção e devem estar disponíveis da forma mais clara e objetiva para os consumidores.
Current debates on the inclusion of GMOs in food products, as well as their risks and benefits with regard to food, remain inconclusive. It is noticed that society in general has insufficient information on the subject and the companies that are involved do not realize an efficient exposure to the subject. In Brazil there are few public or private laboratories working in order order to detect and quantify GMO residues in food. It is essential that the information on this type of product, increasingly consumed as food, are clear and well understood by all actors in the chain of supplies related to this agri-food innovation, as their risks and benefits, and the release marketing and labeling. Thus, the study aimed to identify the degree of knowledge and the impact of the inclusion of GMOs innovation in supply chain meal and prepared wheat based. As a tool for data collection was used research method used was survey by direct application of semi-structured questionnaires administered to producers in the region of Campos Gerais, mills and wheat flour industries and consumers. Moreover, it was mapped laboratories and technologies for the diagnosis of GMOs in food. From the day of research, we have as a result, that compared to international studies the level of knowledge regarding the integration of this technology in food products, their risks and benefits and especially their labeling are still low because often the labels of food products generate doubts, disbelief and dissatisfaction with information as well as the dissatisfaction of information on the effects of using this biotechnology for human health and the environment. Brazil has few GMO control laboratories in food, noting the growing use of the PCR technique for the detection and quantification of GMOs. However, the standardization of methods of this analysis is still early. In this regard the inclusion of products obtain GMOs in their composition in the market, requires effort and greater involvement by actors in the supply chain, as the development of this technology imposes standards such as traceability and certification, which directly affect the process production and should be available as clearly and objectively to consumers.
Kachtík, Michal. "Revitalizace vybraného úseku vodního toku." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta stavební, 2016. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-240187.
Full textAvio, Carlo Giacomo. "Ecotoxicological risk of microplastics for marine organisms." Doctoral thesis, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/11566/243067.
Full textMicroplastics (MPs) are a growing but still unexplored environmental concern for marine organisms. Although several species can ingest MPs, a clear evidence of their accumulation pathways, trophic transfer and adverse effects is still lacking. In this thesis, the potential role of MPs as vectors of chemical pollutants was initially evaluated in virgin macroplastics, beached macro- and microplastics; laboratory experiments further characterized adsorbing kinetics of pyrene and cadmium on polyethylene (PE) and polystyrene (PS) MPs, and their capability to transfer adsorbed pyrene to mussels Mytilus galloprovincialis. In these organisms, several molecular, biochemical and cellular effects were analyzed in term of immunological responses, lysosomal alterations, peroxisomal proliferation, antioxidant and neurotoxic effects, genotoxicity and gene expression profile. A new protocol for extraction and FT-IR characterization of MPs in marine organisms was optimized and applied to several species of Mediterranean fish and invertebrates. Load of PAHs was higher in weathered and micron-sized particles, and an efficient adsorption of chemicals was confirmed with a time- and dose-dependent trend for both PE and PS. Histological analyses revealed occurrence of ingested MPs in haemolymph, gills and digestive tissues of mussels. Adsorbed PAHs were desorbed from MPs and bioavailable for mussels that showed many altered several molecular and cellular biomarkers. The developed extraction protocol allowed to demonstrate the presence of MPs in the stomach and, for the first time, in liver of exposed Mugil cephalus. Field studies highlighted the occurrence of MPs in 38% of analyzed wild organisms, mostly represented by fragments and lines, while PE, PS and nylon were the dominant polymers. In conclusion, this thesis provides new insights on the ecotoxicological risks of MPs for marine organisms and an important baseline for assessing the level of MPs contamination in Mediterranean biota
Mostafa, Wael M. Abdel-Mageed. "Investigations of secondary metabolites from marine organisms." Thesis, Available from the University of Aberdeen Library and Historic Collections Digital Resources. Online version available for University member only until Sep. 1, 2014, 2009. http://digitool.abdn.ac.uk:80/webclient/DeliveryManager?application=DIGITOOL-3&owner=resourcediscovery&custom_att_2=simple_viewer&pid=53365.
Full textLam, Chi-wah. "Antibacterial effects of nanoparticles on cariogenic organisms /." View the Table of Contents & Abstract, 2005. http://sunzi.lib.hku.hk/hkuto/record/B31490414.
Full textLock, Malcolm William. "Studies of Proteins from Extremophilic Micro-organisms." Thesis, University of Sheffield, 2006. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.485113.
Full textZelmer, Carla Dale. "Root-associated organisms of the Cypripedioideae (Orchidaceae)." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 2002. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk3/ftp05/NQ65843.pdf.
Full textConnolly, Helen. "The formation of halocarbons by marine organisms." Thesis, Bangor University, 1990. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.280676.
Full textPhipps, Richard K. "Natural products from marine derived micro-organisms." Thesis, University of Canterbury. Chemistry, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/10092/5796.
Full textLi, Shangxiao. "Bioactive compounds from New Zealand marine organisms." Thesis, University of Canterbury. Chemistry, 1988. http://hdl.handle.net/10092/7314.
Full text林志華 and Chi-wah Lam. "Antibacterial effects of nanoparticles on cariogenic organisms." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2005. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B45007743.
Full textFasthén, Patrick. "Diachronic Identity : Temporal Plasticity of Functional Organisms." Thesis, Högskolan i Skövde, Institutionen för kommunikation och information, 2012. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:his:diva-6550.
Full textWelburn, Susan Christina. "The rickettsia-like organisms of Glossina spp." Thesis, University of Bristol, 1991. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.240341.
Full textSchutte, Mart-Alet (Martha Aletta). "Molecular characterization of Sulfobacillus and related organisms." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/53753.
Full textENGLISH ABSTRACT: Thirteen Sulfobacillus strains from different geographical locations and two Alicyclobacillus strains were included in this study. These organisms proved to be moderately thermophillic (two different sets of optimal temperatures of 45°C and 55°C were found), Gram-positive, endospore forming bacteria. The pH optima of the strains tested was pH 2.5 and the pH range lay between pH 1.5 and pH 5.0. It was established that some strains of Sulfobacillus had the capacity for anaerobic growth when using ferric iron as an electron donor. It was determined that S. thermosuljidooxidans was the species found within South African biooxidation plants. Plasm ids were identified within strain 611 (S. thermosuljidooxidans) isolated from a Billiton commercial plant. The sample of Sulfobacillus strains used in this study could clearly be divided into two groups based on the analysis of their 16S rRNA gene sequences as well as the number of ribosomal (rm) operons present as determined by Southern hybridization. A system for the convenient identification of Sulfobacillus species was developed using several of the techniques employed in this study. Preliminary identifications can be obtained by restriction enzyme digestion of the PCR amplified 16S rRNA gene. Confirmation of this placement can be done by comparison of the 16S - 23S rRNA spacer region amplification band sizes. Once the preliminary identification has been completed it is possible to place the isolate in the correct species by making use of the differences in sugar utilization that the species exhibit. The more laborious method of 16S rRNA sequence comparisons can be undertaken if there is still any uncertainty as to which species an isolate belongs to. Phylogenetic results obtained from the 16S rRNA gene sequence indicates that the genus Sulfobacillus should probably be divided into two individual genera. Further information gathered from the phylogenetic comparisons indicates that strain Riv-14 previously assigned to S. ambivalens is more closely related to S. montseratensis. Data obtained from 16S - 23S rRNA spacer region analysis confirms this result. Future work includes the use of DNA-DNA hybridization studies and mol% G+C ratio's in order verify the presence of two distinct genera as well as placing Riv-14 within the correct species.
AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Dertien isolate van die genus Sulfobacillus afkomstig van geografies verskillende areas en twee isolate van die genus Alicyclobacillus is in die studie ingesluit. Hierdie organismes het gewys dat hulle gematigde termofiele (twee verskillende groepe met optimale temperature van 45°C en 50°C elk was waargeneem), Gram-positiewe, endospoorvorrnende organismes is. Die pH optima van die isolate was pH 2.5 en die reeks van pH waar groei moontlik was het tussen pH l.5 en pH 5.0 gelê. Dit was bewys dat sekere van die Sulfobacillus isolate oor die vermoë beskik het om anaerobies te respireer deur ferri yster (Fe3+) as elektron akseptor te gebuik. Dit was bepaal dat S. thermosulfidooxidans die spesies is wat teenwoordig was in die bio-oksidasie reaktors in Suid Afrika. Plasmiede vanuit die isolaat 611 (s. thermosulfidooxidans) afkomstig vanuit 'n Billiton komersieële reaktor, is geidentifiseer. Die toetsmonster van Sulfobacillus isolate gebruik in hierdie studie het duidelik daarop gewys dat daar twee groepe binne Sulfobacillus is. Hierdie stelling is gebaseer op data afkomstig van die analiese van die 16S rRNA volgorde asook die aantal ribosomale (rm) kopieë teenwoordig soos bepaal deur Southern klad eksperimente. 'n Sisteem vir die maklike identifikasie van Sulfobacillus spesies is ontwerp deur van verskeie tegnieke, soos in hierdie studie toegepas, gebruik te maak. Aanvanklike identifikasie kan verkry word deur gebruik te maak van restriksie ensiem vertering van PKR geamplifiseerde 16S rRNA geen. Hierdie plasing van die isolaat kan bevestig word deur die grootte van die 16S - 23S rRNA intergeniese amplifikasie produkte te vergelyk. Sodra die aanvanklike plasing van die isolaat voltrek is, kan daar van die verskille in die vermoëns van die spesies om sekere suikers the benut, gebruik gemaak word om die isolaat binne die regte spesies te plaas. Die meer werksintensiewe metode van 16S rRNA volgorde vergelyking kan gebruik word indien daar enige onsekerheid is oor by watter spesies die isolaat hoort. Filogenetiese resultate verkry van die vergelyking van die 16S rRNA geen volgorde dui daarop aan dat die genus Sulfobacillus waarskynlik uit meer as een genus bestaan. Die filogenetiese data dui verder daarop dat die isolaat Riv-14 wat as 'n S. ambivalens geklassifiseer is, nader verwant is aan die spesies S. montseratensis. Data verkry vanaf die 16S - 23S intergeniese gebied analiese bevestig hierdie resultaat. Toekomstige werk sluit DNA-DNA hibridisasie en mol% Gte ratio eksperimente in om sodoende die teenwoordigheid van meer as een genus sowel as die plasing van Riv-14 in die korrekte spesies te bevestig.
Ziehm, Matthias Fritz. "Computational biology of longevity in model organisms." Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2014. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.648888.
Full textDandachi, Iman. "Multi drug resistant organisms in Lebanese livestock." Thesis, Aix-Marseille, 2018. http://www.theses.fr/2018AIXM0286/document.
Full textNowadays, the epidemiology of multi-drug resistance has changed and is no more confined to the hospital settings. Food producing animals are increasingly regarded as potent reservoirs of multi-drug resistant organisms i.e. beta lactamase producers and colistin-resistant Gram-negative bacilli. The emergence of multi-drug resistance in animals is thought to be mainly driven by the overuse of antibiotics as growth promoters and prophylaxis. The dissemination of resistant organisms in animals is sparked by the concern of being transferred to humans where they can be candidates for infections with limited therapeutic options. The zoonotic transmission of resistant organisms from animals to humans occurs mainly via direct/indirect contact but also via environmental routes. In Lebanon, several studies were conducted in hospitals and showed a high prevalence of multi-drug resistance; unlikely, these studies are scarce in animals. The aim of this thesis research was thus to describe the epidemiology of multi-drug resistant organisms in Lebanese Livestock Multi-locus sequence typing and whole genome sequencing were used to describe the prevalence of multi-drug resistant organisms and the corresponding mechanisms of resistance in the isolated strains from chicken, pigs, farmers and environment. Chicken and swine farms showed to be potent reservoirs of ESBL and mcr-1 genes in Lebanon. The dissemination of multi-drug resistance appears to be multi-clonal and related to the spread of plasmid carrying resistance genes. Colistin use in veterinary medicine in Lebanon should be banned
Hidas, Eszter Zsofia. "The patterns of abundance and demography of rocky intertidal marine invertebrates indicate that recruitment can set geographical range limits." Access electronically, 2007. http://www.library.uow.edu.au/adt-NWU/public/adt-NWU20080917.090811/index.html.
Full textAhmed, Mansoor. "Numerical simulations of micro-organisms in shear flows." Thesis, KTH, Mekanik, 2011. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-31044.
Full textTischler, Mark. "Secondary metabolites from selected British Columbian marine organisms." Thesis, University of British Columbia, 1987. http://hdl.handle.net/2429/26650.
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Teo, Jason T. W. Information Technology & Electrical Engineering Australian Defence Force Academy UNSW. "Pareto multi-objective evolution of legged embodied organisms." Awarded by:University of New South Wales - Australian Defence Force Academy. School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, 2003. http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/38682.
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