The aim of the dissertation is to describe how the changes in eutrophication affect the habitat choice and feeding activity of the prevailing benthic suspension feeders and mesograzers in …
Not since the discoveries of general principles of conveying genetic information from DNA to protein by the mid-1960s, has there been a more exciting time for ribosome studies. The last …
Semi-natural grasslands are among the most species rich vegetation types in Europe and possess great conservational value (Eriksson et al. 2002; Poschlod & WallisDeVries 2002; …
Until recently, the protein-coding region of the human genome was considered to be the most relevant portion, as it encodes the functional building blocks of the organism. However …
Loss of biodiversity is a major concern. Some conservation measures have been notable successes, but the current level of conservation action is outweighed by the magnitude of …
Introduction of a vast number of biomolecules with high therapeutic potential into experimental medical and clinical practice is hampered by the poor plasma membrane …
Energy allocation between reproduction and self-maintenance is a key life history trade-off. Therefore, forces that provoke constant renewal of an organism's tissues are investigated to …
Sensing changes in the environment and rapidly responding to them is the key for bacterial survival. One of the most important regulatory systems, the stringent response, is …
The shallow littoral is a highly productive environment characterized by the multitude of interactions within and between different trophic levels. It serves as an important …