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- 1Hall, Ruth Barbara Theresa.
- 1Parsons, Brendon D
- 1Salimbayeva, Karina
- 1Shaw, Cindy
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Fall 2013
Species invasions are increasing worldwide and are impacting populations, communities, and ecosystems. Non-native species that are ecosystem engineers, such as earthworms, may be particularly likely to have large impacts due to their ability to modify both biological and physical characteristics...
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Deciphering the molecular mechanisms underlying the pathobiology of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
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Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is one of the most lethal cancers worldwide, largely due to a high frequency of tumor invasion/metastasis, chemoresistance and recurrence. In this study, we explored from different perspectives the molecular mechanisms behind these aggressive features of...
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Mechanisms regulating Poa pratensis L. and Festuca campestris Rybd. within the foothills fescue grasslands of southern Alberta
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Invasion of non-native species such as Poa pratensis L. has become a serious threat to the conservation of bunch grass communities including foothills fescue grasslands in Alberta, Canada. Conservation efforts are currently limited by a poor understanding of the ecological mechanisms responsible...
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Novel Insights into the Role of O6-Methylguanine-DNA Methyltransferase in Glioblastoma Angiogenesis, Invasion, and Proliferation
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Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is characterized by aberrant angiogenesis, rapid proliferation, and widespread invasion through the brain parenchyma. Thus, the prognosis for these tumors remains extremely poor despite aggressive multimodal treatment including chemotherapy with the alkylating agent...
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Proliferative Signals Regulate Hemocyte Development and Intestinal Immunity in Drosophila melanogaster.
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The innate immune system is an ancient line of resistance against intrusive microbial threats. This system integrates cellular, humoral, and barrier defenses to generate a protective immune response. These divisions are indispensable and conserved between Drosophila and mammals. Hemocytes are the...
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Temporal dynamics of plant-soil feedbacks and community consequences during Bromus inermis invasion
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Invasive plant species often come to dominate the community where they have become introduced, posing a serious threat to plant diversity and ecosystem functions. Yet, the long-term dynamics and impacts of invasive species do not necessarily remain constant and may attenuate over time due to...
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The Drivers of Invasive Species Establishment and Impact on Ecological and Evolutionary Aspects of Resident Plant Communities
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Invasive species can have important ecological and evolutionary impacts on resident species. Yet, we still lack a broad understanding of the conditions that determine invasive species establishment, performance and impact on ecological and evolutionary aspects of communities. In this thesis, I...