Thesis supervisor: Petra Zenke
Location of studies (in Hungarian): https://univet.hu/hu/ Abbreviation of location of studies: ATE
Description of the research topic:
The age of the harvested animals is of crucial importance during trophy evaluation, the result of which may even lead to legal disputes.
The sole evaluation of the external marks of the trophy does not always allow for reliable age determination, however, the study of molecular biomarkers is a potential solution to this problem.
The aim of the research is to select and examine an age-dependent epigenetic marker set (methylation pattern) in deer, which can cost-effectively estimate the age of harvested animals from their antlers in disputed trophy evaluation cases.
The result of the research can not only help to estimate the chronological age but the biological age of deer species as well. This is in connection with the lifespan and individual performance, hence it can lead to more effective epigenetic selection based decisions in the large-scale deer breeding sector in Hungary as well.
Required language skills: angol Further requirements: Degree in veterinary medicine (DVM), agronomics or biology (MSc);
Knowledge of basic and population genetics;
Experience in DNA-laboratory is an advantage;
Intermediate level of English
Number of students who can be accepted: 1
Deadline for application: 2023-05-19
2024. IV. 17. ODT ülés Az ODT következő ülésére 2024. június 14-én, pénteken 10.00 órakor kerül sor a Semmelweis Egyetem Szenátusi termében (Bp. Üllői út 26. I. emelet).
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