Essays about: "USF"
Found 2 essays containing the word USF.
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1. Bridging the Broadband Divide through Universal Service Funds : Key Principles for Broadband Connectivity Projects in Underserved Areas
University essay from Ekonomiska informationssystem; Tekniska högskolanAbstract : The rapid emergence of broadband, or always-on Internet, during the course of the last decade, has increased the importance of the so- called information society in urban and industrialized societies world- wide. Liberalized information and communications technology (ICT) market forces worldwide have however failed to supply these services to rural and low-income regions resulting in the so-called digital divide. READ MORE
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2. H295R-cells as a model system for detection of toxic effects on the adrenal aldosterone synthesis pathways
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public HealthAbstract : The adrenal gland is exposed to high concentrations of circulating xenobiotics due to its high rate of blood flow and it may also accumulate lipid soluble chemicals in its lipid rich tissue. These substances can affect the aldosterone synthesis in the glomerulosa cells by activation or suppression of the steroidogenic enzymes' gene expression, hence resulting in effects on blood pressure since this is the main action of aldosterone. READ MORE