Universitat de Girona: Recent submissions
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Rheumatoid arthritis and the impact of microplastics on inflammation
Background: In recent decades, the use of plastic in our society has grown exponentially thanks to its practical properties in our daily lives. Unfortunately, these characteristics also bring certain disadvantages, such ...
Ecologia a contracorrent: lacerta bilineata a nivell del mar
The western green lizard (Lacerta bilineata) is a reptile found in different areas of Europe. In Catalonia, there is a tendency for this species to be found in the northern region, where altitudes are predominantly ...
Mètodes moleculars per l’estudi de comunitats microbianes
This work presents a comprehensive review of key molecular techniques applied to the study of microbial communities, particularly emphasizing experimental procedures, technical particularities, specific advantages, ...
Relació entre les comunitats d’amfibis amb els factors locals: meteorològics i característiques de les basses
In response to growing concern about the global decline of amphibians, interest in their study is increasing as a way to contribute to their conservation at global, regional, and local scales. This study analyses how ...
Tolerància a la quinina de diverses espècies de formigues natives i invasores de l’àrea Mediterrània
Invasive species are one of the most significant biological factors contributing to the loss of biodiversity, the displacement of native and endemic species, and the disruption of ecosystem functions in natural ...
Wildfire and time since fire effects on length and asymmetry of Cicada orni (Cicadidae) nymphs
The Mediterranean Basin has a long history of wildfires, thus many species have coevolved with these disturbances. However, recent shifts in the fire regime could threaten the resilience of Mediterranean ecosystems. ...
Characterization of splenic lymphocyte populations to assess the effect of the microalga Chlorella vulgaris in healthy and prediabetic rats
This Final Degree Project evaluated the immunomodulatory effects of the microalga Chlorella vulgaris (CV), along with the omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid ...
Darrers avenços en el desenvolupament de fàrmacs biotecnològics multi-domini
Given the growing interest in multi-domain biotechnological drugs due to their potential to improve the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of conventional protein drugs, this literature review aims ...
Efecte de la temperatura sobre la capacitat de Paracentrotus lividus per al biocontrol de Rugulopteryx okamurae
The Mediterranean is the sea with the most invasive species in the world, mainly due to the amount of activities carried out there (aquaculture and overcrowding, among others) and the presence of the Suez Canal. ...
Factores que determinan la asimetría en las primeras divisiones celulares del embrión
During the early stages of embryonic development, asymmetric cell divisions are crucial for differentiation into the cellular lineages of trophectoderm (TE) and inner cell mass (ICM). The main objective of this ...
Poden determinades "males herbes" ser en realitat beneficioses per al conreu orgànic del tomàquet?
Nowadays, there is growing interest in exploring sustainable agricultural practices that reduce dependence on chemical fertilizers and pesticides. One promising option could be the use of certain ruderal species, ...
Advancing Natural Capital Assessment and Accounting in European Mountain Regions : literature review and implications for sustainability
Natural capital refers to the stock of natural assets (such as water and biodiversity) that yield a flow of ecosystem services, which underpin benefits to human well-being. However, many of them are undervalued or ...
Capacitat d'adherència i invasió de Klebsiella pneumoniae en dos models de cèl·lules intestinals epitelials (INT-407 i Caco-2 diferenciades)
Klebsiella pneumoniae is an encapsulated gram-negative bacillus, widely recognized as an opportunistic pathogen, although it can also be part of the intestinal microbiota as a commensal. Its ability to cause ...
Dinàmiques reproductives d’una espècie invasora: estudi de Trachemys scripta a Catalunya
This study investigates the reproductive biology of the invasive species Trachemys scripta in the Baix Ter, a Mediterranean region characterized by strong seasonal variation. A total of 92 adult females were ...
Plantejament d’un disseny experimental amb models animals per provar l'eficàcia d'un nou fàrmac antitumoral
This final bachelor project focuses on photodynamic therapy (PDT), an emerging therapeutic strategy in cancer treatment. PDT combines the administration of a photosensitizing agent (PS), the presence of molecular ...
Interacció de les hormones a l’eix hipotàlem-hipòfisi-ovari durant el cicle menstrual i la seva relació amb el trastorn disfòric premenstrual en persones amb ovaris
This literature review addresses the functioning of the menstrual cycle from a physiological and endocrine perspective and how it can lead to different conditions in people with ovaries (throughout the paper, 'people ...
Les conductes estereotipades dels cavalls causes i efectes de l’estrès en els equins estabulats
Stereotypic behaviours (SB) in horses are defined as repetitive behaviour patterns without apparent purpose, often reflecting poor welfare. They are caused by inadequate living conditions, such as lack of stimuli, ...
Alternatives microbianes a l’ús de pesticides
This final degree project explores microbial alternatives to traditional chemical pesticides used in agriculture. The main objective is to evaluate the real viability of biopesticides as a substitute for synthetic ...
Estudi taxonòmic, tafonòmic i paleoambiental de l’orictocenosi del pliocè superior de la malvasia (Sant Mori). Taxonomic, Taphonomic, and Paleoenvironmental Study of the Upper Pliocene Oryctocoenosis of “La Malvasia (Sant Mori)”
The palaeontological characterisation of the La Malvasia quarry has revealed a fossil assemblage typical of a shallow marine environment, associated with a rocky coastline exposed to moderate-to-high hydrodynamic ...
Canvis hormonals al llarg de la pubertat femenina
Puberty lasts between 5 and 6 years, during which a series of physical, psychological, and neurological changes occur, culminating in the acquisition of reproductive capacity. Puberty is regulated by the ...
