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The parasite communities of two populations of walleye (Sander vitreus) from Black Bay and Circle Lake, Ontario, Canada
(2017)
The parasite communities of fishes can provide important information on certain aspects of host biology such as where they have been, what they are eating, and what’s eating them. Unfortunately, fish parasite studies in ...
The effect of polyphenols on the angiotensin II receptor type 1 activation
(2017)
Hypertension, an increase in blood pressure, can lead to many serious complications, one of which is heart failure. Angiotensin (Ang) II is associated with hypertension; specifically, the Ang II receptor type 1 (AGTR1) is ...
The impact of golf courses on nutrient dynamics from developed areas
(2017)
Proper management strategies aimed at reducing the export of excess nitrogen and phosphorus to water bodies are fundamental for resolving nutrient pollution and eutrophication. Golf courses are more intensely managed than ...
Zooplankton community dynamics in the Trent Seven Waterway along Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching
(2017)
The Trent Severn Waterway (TSW) is a 386km channel that connects Lake Ontario to Georgian Bay. There is a lack of information on the water quality in the nearshore region of the TSW specifically in regards to the planktonic ...
Phytochemical analysis of boreal forest flora of Northwestern Ontario, Canada
(2017)
The following research document has been written in the format of a thesis by publication. As such, there is an introductory and concluding chapter to provide addition information and context to the scope of the study, ...
In vivo assessment of leucine stimulated glucose uptake in brown adipose tissue
(2017)
Activation of brown adipose tissue in mice, through the use of the amino acid
leucine, was investigated. Brown adipose tissue has become a topic of interest in
recent years, as activation of this tissue has been proposed ...
Biological activities of select North American lichens
(2017)
The search for novel, pharmacologically significant compounds is a perpetual quest on which biologists, chemists, and bioinformaticians incessantly embark. The sources of these compounds are often of natural origin, making ...
Cancer biomarker discovery using selected ion flow tube mass spectrometry
(2017)
Lung cancer is one of the most common types of neoplasm and is a leading cause of death in Canada. Accurate early diagnosis is key to the effective treatment of the disease, however the current means to do so, such as ...