News: Honours projects - Molecular and biomedical science
CRISPR genome wide screens & viral replication
Honours project: Use CRISPR/Cas9 genome wide screens to identify viral host dependency factors and novel innate immune genes that control viral replication.
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Treating inherited brain disease in children
Honours project: This genetics and molecular pathology project explores the use of gene therapy to treat inherited brain disease in children.
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Molecular tagging of the dengue virus genome
Honours project: Contribute to the development of effective antivirals that target Dengue virus.
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Flu vaccine
Honours project: This exciting research project will investigate virus purification, the effect of gamma-irradiation on virus structure, and the ability of gamma-irradiated viruses to induce cytotoxic T cell responses.
Early Origins of Breast and Prostate Cancer
Honours project: Explore maternal nutrition, developmental origins of disease, cancer and epigenetics through molecular genetics
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The role of micronutrients in pregnancy
Honours project: Investigate the effect of micronutrients such as folate on placental function during pregnancy
Epigenetic regulation in placenta development
Honours project: Learn more about epigenetics in placenta development using molecular techniques
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Role of a histone demethylase during seed development
Honours project: This project in epigenetics and plant reproductive biology will examine the role of a histone demethylase (H3K9me2) during seed development.
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A sweet treat? Salmonella in raw egg based desserts
Honours project: Combine your interest in food science, animal science and biomedical science by investigating the the behaviour of Salmonella in mousse, tiramisu, and custard.
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Retinal energy metabolism and links to eye disease
Honours project: Investigate retinal metabolism associated with eye disease.
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