Essays about: "VTA"
Found 5 essays containing the word VTA.
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1. Characterization of the synaptic connectivity patterns of genetically defined neuron types in circuits that regulate dopamine and serotonin
University essay from KTH/Skolan för teknik och hälsa (STH)Abstract : The Lateral Habenula (LHb) have been implicated in both reward-seeking behavior and in depressive disorders due to its modulatory effects on dopamine rich areas. Excitatory projections from LHb target GABAergic interneurons of both ventral tegmental area (VTA) and rostromedial tegmental nucleus (RMTg) and consequently provide strong inhibition on VTA‟s dopaminergic neurons. READ MORE
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2. Energy Efficiency in IP over WDM Networks
University essay from KTH/Skolan för informations- och kommunikationsteknik (ICT)Abstract : In the last decade, energy efficiency in backbone networks has become an important problem due to the significant growth in the Internet traffic. A very promising solution to solve this problem in Internet Protocol (IP) over Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) networks is the Virtual Topology Adaptation approach, which permits adapting network resources by following a dynamic daily traffic profile. READ MORE
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3. Dependence-induced changes in opioid-receptor gene expression
University essay from Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi; Tekniska högskolanAbstract : Using drugs such as alcohol and morphine among others can be addictive in some individuals, and progress into a substance abuse disorder. The mesolimbic dopaminergic system (MD-system) is involved in the reward process during the development of drug addiction. READ MORE
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4. Identification and characterization of genes that are involved in reward mechanisms in ethanol self-administration
University essay from SLU/Dept. Of Plant BiologyAbstract : Alcohol addiction is one of the most common drug addictions amongst societies. Alcohol abuse, can lead serious injuries, severe diseases or even death. Despite intensive research, complete knowledge about alcohol addiction and a specific "ethanol receptor" has not been found yet. READ MORE
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5. Cost reduction in parts distribution
University essay from Lunds universitet/FörpackningslogistikAbstract : This thesis is divided into two parts (1&2) with different but related scopes, they are both partly a response to Volvo Truck Australia's (VTA) wish to improve their supply chain. In 1998 this wish resulted in a global benchmark, of VTA's total inbound transports, being submitted to 13 global transporting companies. READ MORE