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Process-based modelling of N losses from terrestrial ecosystems
(2010-05-20)
Nitrogen (N) loss to atmosphere and ground water can contribute to environmental destruction, by N emission as the greenhouse gas nitrous oxide (N2O) and by leaching of N to contamination and eutrophication of water. Dynamic ...
Developmental plasticity of the glutamate synapse: Roles of low frequency stimulation, hebbian induction and the NMDA receptor
(2010-01-26)
The glutamate synapse is by far the most common synapse in the brain and acts via
postsynaptic AMPA, NMDA and mGlu receptors. During brain development there is a
continuous production of these synapses where those partaking ...
Importance of bacterial hydrogen sulfide in the pathogenesis of periodontal diseases
(2017-09-27)
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is one of many end-products of the proteolytic activities in the subgingival
microbiota in patients with periodontal diseases, such as gingivitis and periodontitis. Although H2S is
generally regarded ...
Fibrinogen, platelet and factor XIII supplementation in cardiac surgery: In vitro and in vivo studies
(2017-11-02)
Background: There is a high risk of bleeding complications in cardiac surgery. Fibrinogen and platelet concentrates are often used to treat perioperative bleeding, but there is little information about its efficacy. The ...
Rheological response to tectonic and volcanic deformation in Iceland
(2016-05-06)
Iceland is one of the few places in the world where a Mid-Oceanic Ridge (MOR) is exposed on land, and this gives good opportunity to study geodynamic processes. Spreading of Mid-Atlantic Ocean Ridge (MAR) segments in Iceland ...
On aging and the role of Ubp3 in heterochromatic gene silencing and protein quality control
(2014-09-04)
Aging is characterized by a build-up of damage in organisms ranging from protists to multi-cellular species. This damage adversely affects core components such as DNA and proteins which are necessary to sustain life. ...
Seals and fisheries: a study of the conflict and some possible solutions
(2011-04-08)
Interaction between seals and fisheries along the Swedish coast has serious environmental and economic consequences. This thesis describes the conflict as it affects four different small-scale coastal fisheries; the eel ...
Cognition, Adherence and Stigma in Schizophrenia. The COAST study
(2015-01-26)
Schizophrenia is a serious stigmatizing illness. Antipsychotic medication is a cornerstone in treatment. Non-adherence is a predictor of poor outcome leading to relapse, poor functioning, high mortality and costs. Reported ...
Aspects on local recurrence after rectal cancer surgery
(2012-02-03)
Background:
Local recurrence after rectal cancer surgery has a profound impact on affected patients’ lives. The overall aim of this thesis was to acquire a deeper understanding of local recurrence after rectal cancer ...
Lithium protects the juvenile brain from ionizing radiation
(2015-10-14)
Radiotherapy used in the treatment of brain tumours in children results in a range of cognitive dysfunctions that impact the quality of life in the surviving population. In past decades, great strides were made in understanding ...