Thesis
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(online since: 04.09.2018)
Short description of the thesis:
Histomonosis of poultry is caused by the protozoan parasite Histomonas meleagridis. In turkeys the disease often causes high mortality compared to chickens. Studies on the adapted immune response against the disease revealed several peculiarities for the two closely related avian species. However, there is no information on the role of toll-like receptors (TLRs) during the immune defense against H. meleagridis. Elucidating changes in TLR expressions during infection of immune cells of chickens reveals responses of the innate immune system and can contribute to understand the disease outcome.
Within this project, a diploma thesis is available for measuring TLR-expression by RT-qPCR using an in vitro system. The main objective is to understand the innate immune response of immune cells of chickens against parasite. Technically, you will be closely supervised and acquainted with the different molecular biology procedures.
Requirements:
- theoretical/basic knowledge of RT-qPCR or PCR
Further information:
none
Key data of the thesis:
- Duration of thesis: 5 to 7 months
- Start: asap
- Language of thesis: English
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(online since: 28.03.2018)
Short description of the thesis:
Males and females differ in many traits, including morphology, physiology and behavior. This sexual dimorphism is due to the difference in the reproductive roles of the two sexes. In our lab, we have evolved several fruit fly populations to a novel environment. This project tests the hypothesis that after more than one hundred generations in the lab, the two sexes have evolved in their sexual behavior, such as chasing, courtship or copulation. We will perform high-throughput behavioral phenotyping using real-time tracking system and automated behavior recognition approaches to identify and quantify behavioral differences. This project would give you opportunity to study behavior in an evolutionary framework.
Requirements:
- strong interest in sexual behavior and evolution
- interest to study complex behavior using state of the art computer based data analysis
Further information:
- The project includes training the student in culturing and phenotyping of flies
- The project is embedded in an international research team
Key data of the thesis:
- Duration of thesis: 6 months
- Start: asap
- Language of thesis: English
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Dissertations
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