Search for dissertations about: "avian influenza"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 28 swedish dissertations containing the words avian influenza.

  2. 21. Stopover Ecology of Mallards : Where, when and how to do what?

    Author : Daniel Bengtsson; Jonas Waldenström; W. Michael Eichholtz; Linnéuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Age characters; body condition; departure decision; effects of influenza A virus; habitat selection; mallard; movement; Ottenby Bird Observatory; stopover ecology; weather; wild birds; Ecology; Ekologi;

    Abstract : The mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) is the most numerous and widespread duck in the northern hemisphere and a model species in ecology and harvest management. Migration is a crucial life stage for many birds and understanding the drivers of migration has important implications for conservation biology and assessment of animal population responses to global changes. READ MORE

  4. 22. Virus inactivation : evaluation of processes used in biowaste management

    Author : Eva Emmoth; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Animal by-products (ABP) Category 3 includes hatchery waste, and also slaughterhouse waste and manure, aimed for use in biogas production. In order to be used as fertilisers, they must be sanitised to reduce pathogenic microorganisms. The initial European regulations regarding processing standards for ABP intended for use in e.g. READ MORE

  5. 23. Detection and Quantification of Variable Viral RNA by Real-Time PCR Assays

    Author : Shaman Muradrasoli; Jonas Blomberg; Göran Friman; Maria Brytting; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Virology; Diagnosis of Viral RNA; QPCR; RNA virus; broadly targeted PCR; probe design strategy; Infectious diseases; Medicin; Medicine;

    Abstract : As the area of nucleic acid based technologies develops, so will our understanding of how structural variations in DNA and RNA pathogens are associated with disease. The overall goal of this thesis is the development of broadly targeted measurement techniques for variable viral RNA by Real-Time PCR (here referred to as quantitative reverse transcriptase PCR, QRT-PCR). READ MORE

  6. 24. Studies on O-glycosylation of mucin-type proteins and their binding to antibodies, bacterial toxins and viral receptors

    Author : Stefan Gaunitz; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Carbohydrates are ubiquitous on the surface of all cells in mammals where they are involved in interactions with the surroundings (extracellular matrix), other cells (including self and non-self) and microbes (bacteria and virus). Carbohydrate-protein interactions in nature are often mediated via multivalent binding where the combined strength of multiple receptor- ligand interactions results in a binding that is highly specific and strong. READ MORE

  7. 25. Integrating Biosensors for Air Monitoring and Breath-Based Diagnostics

    Author : Niklas Sandström; Wouter van der Wijngaart; Fredrik Nikolajeff; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY;

    Abstract : The air we breathe is the concern of all of us but nevertheless we only know very little about airborne particles, and especially which biological microorganisms they contain. Today, we live in densely populated societies with a growing number of people, making us particularly vulnerable to air transmission of pathogens. READ MORE