The Plymouth Student Scientist - Volume 3, No. 1 - 2010: Recent submissions
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The Plymouth Student Scientist: Two Years On
(University of Plymouth, 2010)Editorial from: Dr Karen Gresty, Associate Dean (Teaching & Learning), Faculty of Science and Engineering -
Environmental factors and patterns of behaviour in zoo-housed Sumatran tigers, Panthera tigris sumatrae
(University of Plymouth, 2010)This study investigated how increased environmental predictability in captivity can impact upon animal behaviour. ‘Busyness’ was piloted as a method of measuring activity in relation to environmental factors and observations ... -
Predicting future happiness: an attempt to determine factors underlying the impact bias
(University of Plymouth, 2010)People tend to overestimate their affective reactions to emotional events, exhibiting the so-called impact bias. One factor underlying this bias is a cognitive mechanism known as focalism, the tendency to focus too narrowly ... -
The cytotoxic effect of Glycerophospholipid: Cholesterol Acyltransferase (GCAT) on mammalian and fish cell lines in vitro
(University of Plymouth, 2010)Glycerophospholipid: cholesterol acyltransferase (GCAT) is an enzyme produced by the bacteria Aeromonas salmonicida. A. salmonicida is the causative agents of the fish disease furunculosis and GCAT is an important enzyme ... -
Common house spiders could be vectors of Community-Acquired Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
(University of Plymouth, 2010)Aim: To identify whether common household spiders such as Tegenaria saeva and Amaurobius ferox are likely vectors and reservoirs for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Methods and Results: Spiders were tested ... -
The effect marina design and recreational boating has on the spread of Non Indigenous Species
(University of Plymouth, 2010)The spread of Non Indigenous Species (NIS) is a global problem and has major implications for the pattern of local biodiversity and ultimately the functioning of ecosystems. Invasive NIS are recognised as a major threat ... -
The effect of handedness on interhemispheric interaction in a simple reaction time task
(University of Plymouth, 2010)An individual’s handedness was hypothesised to affect their reaction times when using them to measure interhemispheric interaction. 40 male and female participants filled out an Edinburgh Handedness Inventory and took ... -
The application of canting keel concept in racing windsurfing fins: does it lead to superior performance?
(University of Plymouth, 2010)Windsurfing is a young, dynamically evolving sport. As the numbers of windsurfers increase around the world, equipment producers race against each other, using the latest materials and technologies in the never ending ... -
The mechanisms of marine bacterial interactions
(University of Plymouth, 2010)Bacteria are found in numerous habitats within the vast marine realm. Many marine bacteria live together as a biofilm which allows them to closely interact and intimately influence each other‟s lives, mainly by the ... -
Characteristics of wool fibres from Mule Sheep
(University of Plymouth, 2010)A study was conducted to find out if there were any differences in the characteristics of wool fibres from mule sheep in sheep of different ages. Wool samples were taken from 91 North of England Mule Sheep from Seale Hayne ...
