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  1. 1. The occurrence of FeLV, FIV and FeCoV in free-roaming cats in Mara North Conservancy, Kenya : a possible threat to wild felids?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Emilia Schultz; [2023]
    Keywords : feline infectious peritonitis; feline immunodeficiency virus; feline coronavirus; feline infectious peritonitis; domestic cat; conservation; Masai Mara; wild felids; Kenya;

    Abstract : The domestic cat serves an important purpose to households in the Mararienda district in Mara North Conservancy as they protect the house from snakes, rats and other small animals. No previous studies have been performed on the cats in this area and little is known about the populations size and health status. READ MORE

  3. 2. Identifying cell type-specific proliferation signatures in spatial transcriptomics data and inferring interactions driving tumour growth

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Neuroonkologi och neurodegeneration

    Author : Felix Wærn; [2023]
    Keywords : spatial transcriptomics; breast cancer; dimensionality reduction; bioinformatics; deconvolution;

    Abstract : Cancer is a dangerous disease caused by mutations in the host's genome that makes the cells proliferateuncontrollably and disrupts bodily functions. The immune system tries to prevent this, but tumours have methods ofdisrupting the immune system's ability to combat the cancer. READ MORE

  4. 3. Diagnos och behandling av Giardia duodenalis i en naturligt infekterad hundkoloni

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

    Author : Julia Svensson; [2021]
    Keywords : Giardia; hund; behandling; fenbendazol; metronidazol;

    Abstract : Giardia duodenalis är en flagellat som koloniserar främre tunntarmen och det är en vanlig parasit hos hundar över hela världen. Symptombilden vid giardiainfektion varierar då patogenesen för giardiasis är multifaktoriell och beror på faktorer hos både värddjuret och parasiten. G. READ MORE

  5. 4. Evaluation of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) and extractable organic fluorine (EOF) in composite wastewater samples from a hazardous waste management facility

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik

    Author : Felicia Johansson; [2020]
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    Abstract : Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) have been used broadly in industries, firefighting foams, surfactant materials and consumer products. These compounds are very resistant to degradation in the environment and high exposure to these compounds may cause health issues such as cancer and immunosuppression. READ MORE

  6. 5. Epidemiological aspects of infectious salmon anemia

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

    Author : Karl Mård; [2019]
    Keywords : Infektiös laxanemi; ILA; epidemiologi;

    Abstract : Infectious salmon anemia is an orthomyxyviral disease posing a serious challenge to the aquaculture of atlantic salmon (Salmo salar). The virus causes severe disease resulting in high moratlity and significant costs to the industry. READ MORE