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How microRNAs regulate breast cancer metastasis
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Honours project: Determine the target genes of microRNAs that function in breast cancer progression and metastasis using cell culture models.
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How do cancer cells become aggressive?
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Honours project: Investigate the function of alternative splice variants in cancer cell plasticity.
Acoustic attraction of oysters: Restoring oyster reefs
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Honours project: Pearl Jam or Blue Oyster Cult... What sounds help oyster larvae navigate to newly built oyster reefs?
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Using the ancient DNA to explore human adaptation & evolutionary medicine
Honours project: Get involved in research into human adaptation and evolutionary medicine.
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Effect of prepartum hCG on farrowing performance of older parity sows & their piglets viability
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Honours project: Investigate blood oestrogen levels of older sows and subsequent piglet growth and survival.