Browsing University of Galway Theses (PhD Theses) by Author "Thomas Crawford Hayes Research Fund"
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Identification of novel factors that promote trinucleotide repeat instability
Concannon, Claire (2013-09-23)Trinucleotide repeat (TNR) expansions are the genetic cause of several inherited neurological diseases. Factors that affect the propensity of TNRs to expand include the characteristics of the TNR DNA, the chromatin ... -
Integrative evaluation of Tetanocera elata (Diptera: Sciomyzidae) for slug pest management in agriculture
Bistline-East, Allison (NUI Galway, 2019-09-25)Terrestrial gastropods are pervasive pests, especially of agriculture in temperate regions. While current management options exist, they primarily consist of baited pellets with active ingredients such as methiocarb or ... -
Marine and freshwater influences on the hydrography, oxygen dynamics and ecology of an anoxic lagoonal estuary, Lough Furnace, Mayo, Ireland
Kelly, Seán (NUI Galway, 2019-10-08)Estuarine and coastal water bodies are amongst the most productive and diverse habitats, providing crucial ecological and economic benefits. However, owing to their position at the interface between continents and the ... -
Understanding the role of the general stress response regulator, RpoS, in the environmental persistence of Escherichia coli
Somorin, Yinka (2017-04-03)The use of E. coli as an indicator organism for faecal contamination in the environment, particularly in water sources, is based partly on the assumption that E. coli survives transiently outside of the mammalian ...