Search for dissertations about: "Arjan De Visser"
Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words Arjan De Visser.
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1. Evolutionary Dynamics of Mutation and Gene Transfer in Bacteria
Abstract : The study of bacterial evolution is fundamental for addressing current problems of antibiotic resistance and emerging infectious diseases and lays a solid foundation for successful and rational design in biotechnology and synthetic biology. The main aim of this thesis is to test evolutionary hypotheses, largely based on theoretical considerations and sequence analysis, by designing scenarios in a laboratory setting to obtain experimental data. READ MORE
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2. Evolution of New Genes and Functions
Abstract : To answer major evolutionary questions, we need a better understanding of the effects of mutations on specific functions and organism fitness. The aim of this thesis was to elucidate how new functions evolve and potential trade-offs with the original function. READ MORE