Browsing Theses by Author "Pinheiro, Marcel D.O."
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Interactions of ciliates with cells and viruses of fish
Pinheiro, Marcel D.O. (University of Waterloo, 2013-01-29)This thesis develops and utilizes in vitro approaches to study ciliate/fish interactions. The thesis is divided into six chapters. Chapter one reviews the literature on culturing ciliates and fish cells. Chapter two develops ... -
Using Tetrahymena thermophila to study the role of protozoa in the inactivation of viruses in water
Pinheiro, Marcel D.O. (University of Waterloo, 2007-04-24)Ciliated protozoa, such as Tetrahymena thermophila, are ubiquitous in the aquatic environment, including in sewage treatment plants. Their ability to graze on particulates could influence water quality in a number of ways, ...