Essays about: "chimpanzee"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the word chimpanzee.

  1. 1. Does hierarchy rank predict social network structure in captive chimpanzees? : A social network analysis

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för biologi och miljö (BOM)

    Author : Jasmine Heurlin; [2022]
    Keywords : Captive chimpanzees; social network analysis; social interactions; social dynamics;

    Abstract : One important part of the management of zoo populations is the exchange of animals. The removal of an individual can have unknown effects on the social dynamics of the group. Social network studies are a well-established method to describe the social interactions within a group. READ MORE

  3. 2. Epigenetic and transcriptional effects of full-length LINE-1 retrotransposons in human neural progenitor cells

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Examensarbeten i bioinformatik

    Author : Ninoslav Pandiloski; [2021]
    Keywords : Biology and Life Sciences;

    Abstract : Transposable elements (TE) are parasitic genetic entities that have the ability to alter their position within a genome and have the potential to influence its functionality. Although TEs play beneficial roles in the evolution of their host, they are active in various human disorders including neurological diseases, where may contribute to the progress of the disease. READ MORE

  4. 3. Local adaptation of Grauer's gorilla gut microbiome

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Zooekologi; Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Kristaps Bebris; [2017]
    Keywords : Metagenomics; Grauer s gorilla; gut microbiome; MALT; Megan; capture;

    Abstract : The availability of high-throughput sequencing technologies has enabled metagenomicinvestigations into complex bacterial communities with unprecedented resolution andthroughput. The production of dedicated data sets for metagenomic analyses is, however, acostly process and, frequently, the first research questions focus on the study species itself. READ MORE

  5. 4. Sexuellt beteende hos bonoboapor (Pan paniscus) och evolutionära fördelar med icke-reproduktiv sexualitet

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Ellinor Henriksson; [2016]
    Keywords : bonoboapa; Pan paniscus; sexuellt beteende; icke-reproduktiv sexualitet; sexual behavior; non-reproductive sexuality;

    Abstract : Bonoboapan (Pan paniscus) erkändes år 1929 som en egen art och hade innan dess ofta misstagits för schimpans (Pan tryglodytes). Arterna påminner om varandra till utseendet, men skiljer sig åt i beteende. Detta är fascinerande med tanke på att de delar nästan identiska genom. READ MORE

  6. 5. Återintroduktion av schimpanser till det vilda

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Caroline Hultqvist; [2014]
    Keywords : schimpanser; återintroduktion; viltliv; populationer; etologi; ; politik; resurser; djurresrvat; Pan Troglodytes; chimpanzee; re-introduction; wildlife; populations; ethology politics; resources; sanctuary; Pan Troglodytes;

    Abstract : Schimpanser (Pan troglodytes) är människoapor under ordningen primater. De lever i grupper om 15-60 individer och bor i stora revir. De finns i vilt tillstånd främst i centrala och östra Afrika. READ MORE