This Ph.D. dissertation studies the differential capacity of Colombia's rich and poor populations to take advantage of the national public educational opportunities. The conclusion is clear: prevailing social inequality strongly inhibits the effectiveness of...
In the field of in vitro fertilisation, the oocytes used can be either fresh or cryopreserved. The advantages of cryopreservation are evident, but there is also a strong disadvantage: fertilisation efficiency is significantly lower. This work explores a method to...
Neospora caninum is a protozarian parasite that causes abortions in dairy and beef cattle around the world. A research carried out by UAB scientists has studied risk factors for Andorran cattle. The results suggest that the locations of the grazing sites can enhance horizontal transmission and that some breeds...
The development of modern surgery was driven by the increasing demand for well-trained medical personnel able to attend soldiers in the several fronts opened in Europe. The Royal Colleges of Surgery are seen as the...
