Post Graduate template Please fill in details below: Antifreeze biology of selected Notothenioidei in different localities of the Southern Ocean Luthando S. Madonsela (MSc. Candidate) The characterization of the suborder Notothenioidei is accomplished BSc. LES (Life and Earth Sciences) by a multitude of physiological and molecular adaptations. Antifreeze Genetics and Microbiology University of KwaZulu Natal glycoproteins (AFGPs) in notothenioid fishes are essential for their survival in sub-zero waters as they prevent ice-crystal formation in BSc. (Hons) Forensic Genetics University of KwaZulu Natal body fluids. The evolution of AFGPs was deemed a key innovation as MSc. Genetics the emergence of the trait allowed notothenioid fishes to successfully University of KwaZulu Natal exploit numerous marine ecological niches. As temperature Telephone: 071 354 5477 predominantly affects the survival of notothenioid fishes, the study Email: luthando9302@gmail.com aims to determine the presence of the AFGP gene and subsequently determine AFGP gene expression in selected notothenioid species inhabiting Antarctic and sub-Antarctic localities. Supervisor(s) Dr. Tshoanelo Miya Dr. Oliver Zishiri
Post Graduate template Please fill in details below: Luthando S. Madonsela (MSc. Candidate) BSc. LES (Life and Earth Sciences) Genetics and Microbiology University of KwaZulu Natal BSc. (Hons) Forensic Genetics University of KwaZulu Natal MSc. Genetics University of KwaZulu Natal Telephone: 071 354 5477 Email: luthando9302@gmail.com Antifreeze biology of selected Notothenioidei in different localities of the Southern Ocean The characterization of the suborder Notothenioidei is accomplished by a multitude of physiological and molecular adaptations. Antifreeze glycoproteins (AFGPs) in notothenioid fishes are essential for their survival in sub-zero waters as they prevent ice-crystal formation in body fluids. The evolution of AFGPs was deemed a key innovation as the emergence of the trait allowed notothenioid fishes to successfully exploit numerous marine ecological niches. As temperature predominantly affects the survival of notothenioid fishes, the study aims to determine the presence of the AFGP gene and subsequently determine AFGP gene expression in selected notothenioid species inhabiting Antarctic and sub-Antarctic localities. Supervisor(s) Dr. Tshoanelo Miya Dr. Oliver Zishiri
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