Essays about: "Amir Sarrafchi"

Found 2 essays containing the words Amir Sarrafchi.

1. 1. Olfactory sensitivity of human subjects for six predator odorants

   University essay from Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi; Tekniska högskolan

   Author : Amir Sarrafchi; [2012]
   Keywords : Human olfactory sensitivity; predator odor; sulfur-containing odorant; sex difference;

   Abstract : The purpose of the present study was to determine olfactory detection thresholds in human subjects for a set of six sulfur-containing odorants which are known to be components of mammalian predator odors. Using a threealternative ascending staircase procedure, the olfactory sensitivity of 12 healthy adult human subjects, 6 males and 6 females was assessed with 2-propylthietane, 2,2-dimethylthietane, 3-mercapto-3-methylbutan-1-ol, 3-mercapto-3- methylbutyl formate, 3-methyl-1-butanethiol, and methyl-2-phenylethyl sulfide. READ MORE

3. 2. Equine stereotypic behavior as related to horse welfare: A review

   University essay from Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi; Tekniska högskolan

   Author : Amir Sarrafchi; [2012]
   Keywords : Horse; stereotypy; behavior; welfare;

   Abstract : There are strong suggestions that equine stereotypies are being connected to poor welfare and a sub-optimal management and/or stabling environment. Until today different forms of equine stereotypic behaviors have been described. Crib-biting, weaving, and box-walking are considered the most prevalent. READ MORE