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Sex differences in post-natal vulnerability to poor embryonic conditions

Reference	S17271
Principal Investigator / Supervisor	Dr Ruedi Nager
Co-Investigators / Co-Supervisors	Professor Pat Monaghan, Dr Nanette Verboven
Institution	University of Glasgow
Department	Institute of Biomedical & Life Sciences
Funding type	Research
Value (£)	266,816
Status	Completed
Type	Research Grant
Start date	01/11/2002
End date	30/04/2006
Duration	42 months

Abstract

Using an avian model system, the main aim of this application is to find out whether a reported higher early mortality in males relative to females is attributable to sex differences in vulnerability to poor embryonic conditions. Previous work has not controlled for confounding influences of the competitive environment and the correlation between embryonic and nestling environment. This project will apply a broad and integrated experimental approach, combining morphometric, biochemical, physiological and behavioural methods to the comparison of the vulnerability of male and female offspring. We will not only look at one aspect of offspring growth, but look at the development of a wide range of body functions and the interactions between these.

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Committee	Closed Committee - Animal Sciences (AS)
Research Topics	X – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research Priority	X – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative	X - not in an Initiative
Funding Scheme	X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme

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