Genetics: Recent submissions
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Investigation of the molecular mechanisms of functional innovation
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Genetics and Microbiology, 2012)The robustness to perturbations and evolvability of genomes are two major principles that govern the emergence of genetic diversity across all forms of life. Functional innovations that occur through the genetic diversity ... -
The role of granzyme B and other granule proteases as modulators of cytokine activity
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Genetics, 2012)Excerpt from introduction: In all vertebrate organisms a properly functioning immune system is absolutely required for protection against infectious agents and also acts as a safeguard against tumour development. Over time ... -
Genetic mechanisms establishing thalamocortical connectivity : novel genes and a role for Semaphorin6B
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Genetics, 2015)One of the main functions of the brain is to process information from the environment. All input to the neocortex passes through the thalamus in order to be handled. Therefore, proper connectivity between the thalamus and ... -
ITap, a novel irhom interactor, controls TNF secretion by policing the stability of iRhom/TACE
(eLife Sciences Publications, 2018)The apical inflammatory cytokine TNF regulates numerous important biological processes including inflammation and cell death, and drives inflammatory diseases. TNF secretion requires TACE (also called ADAM17), which cleaves ... -
To NET or not to NET: current opinions and state of the science regarding the formation of neutrophil extracellular traps
(Springer Nature, 2019)Since the discovery and definition of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) 14 years ago, numerous characteristics andphysiological functions of NETs have been uncovered. Nowadays, thefield continues to expand and novel ... -
How to prepare and deliver a great talk
(2019)Giving a talk can be daunting, particularly for scientists at the very early stages of their careers. Standing in front of an audience and speaking for 20–30 minutes do is never easy, and even those who do it for a ... -
The role of π?π stacking and hydrogen-bonding interactions in the assembly of a series of isostructural group iib coordination compounds
(2019)The supramolecular chemistry of coordination compounds has become an important research domain of modern inorganic chemistry. Herein, six isostructural group IIB coordination compounds containing a 2-{[(2-methoxyphe ... -
Molecular Engineering of Free-Base Porphyrins as Ligands-The N-H? ? ? X Binding Motif in Tetrapyrroles
(2019)The core N-H units of planar porphyrins are often inaccessible to forming hydrogen-bonding complexes with acceptor molecules. This is due to the fact that the amine moieties are “shielded” by the macrocyclic system, ... -
Nonconjugated Hydrocarbons as Rigid-Linear Motifs: Isosteres for Material Sciences and Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry
(2018)Nonconjugated hydrocarbons, like bicyclo[1.1.1]pentane, bicyclo[2.2.2]octane, triptycene, and cubane are a unique class of rigid linkers. Due to their similarity in size and shape they are useful mimics of classic benzene ... -
Claudin-5: Gatekeeper of neurological function
(2019)Tight junction proteins of the blood–brain barrier are vital for maintaining integrity of endothelial cells lining brain blood vessels. The presence of these protein complexes in the space between endothelial cells creates ... -
Variance components for bovine tuberculosis infection and multi-breed genome-wide association analysis using imputed whole genome sequence data
(2019)Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is an infectious disease of cattle generally caused by Mycobacterium bovis, a bacterium that can elicit disease humans. Since the 1950s, the objective of the national bTB eradication program in ... -
A molecular genetic investigation of Irish origins
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Genetics, 2000)Three hundred and ninety-four male DNA samples, from Ireland, Turkey and Togo, were genotyped for 5 X chromosome simple tandem repeat (STR) loci. Six Y chromosome STR loci and 8 Y chromosome unique event polymorphisms were ... -
Testing the hypothesis of genome duplications in vertebrates
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Genetics and Microbiology, 2000)The hypothesis that the human genome has undergone at least two rounds of genome duplication has become widely accepted, but has never been rigorously tested. In this study, several map-based inter- and intra-species ... -
Gene order evolution and genomic analyses of the model eukaryote, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and other yeast species
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Genetics and Microbiology, 2000)The complete genome sequence of the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae can be used to form a clearer picture of the evolution of the diverse species of yeast and to construct a model of eukaryote genome evolution. In this study ... -
Family-based molecular genetic studies in bipolar affective disorder
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Genetics, 2003)This thesis covers gene mapping experiments applied to bipolar affective disorder (BPD), a severe recurrent psychiatric condition with a lifetime prevalence of 1-2%, and a substantial familial component. The study sample ... -
Genome sequencing and functional genomics in Bacillus subtilis : the expression and roles of the superoxide dismutases and NADH dehydrogenases
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Genetics, 2002)The work in this thesis spans genome sequencing of Bacillus subtilis, functional analysis of genes of unknown function and more detailed characterisation of the function and regulation of specific genes. Approximately 0.7% ... -
Trypanotolerace in West African cattle and the population genetic effects of selection
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Genetics, 2002)A panel of 69 microsatellite loci was used to investigate the population genetic effects of selection at genes on linked, neutral markers. Loci were typed in African and European Bos taurus cattle and Bos indicus populations ... -
Molecular and quantative analyses of genetic variation in farmed Atlantic salmon
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Genetics, 2003)Genetic diversity between three farmed and four wild populations and within six 6 year classes of one farmed population of Atlantic salmon were analysed using 15 microsatellite markers. High levels of polymorphism were ... -
A study of the expression and roles of Bacillus subtilis HtrA-type serine proteases
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Genetics, 2003)Upon sequencing a region of the Bacillus subtilis genome assigned to the author of this thesis, an open reading frame encoding a homologue of an HtrA-type serine protease, YkdA, was identified. The HtrA serine protease ... -
Investigations on apoptosis-associated caspase activation cascades
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Genetics, 2004)Apoptosis is an important process in a wide variety of different biological systems such as the immune system, normal cell turnover and embryonic development (Stennicke et al., 2002). Apoptosis is characterized by a series ...
