Essays about: "hypothalamus"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 26 essays containing the word hypothalamus.

1. 1. Development of osmo- and appetite regulation during transfer of smolt from freshwater to increasing salinities

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

   Author : Jonna Hellesten; [2023-01-26]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) is common in Scandinavian aquaculture and must be transferred from freshwater to seawater to grow properly. Despite being assessed as ready smolts, meaning they have gone through the physiological changes to prepare for SW transfer, the transfer result in a mortality rate of around 13-19%, and significant appetite- and growth reductions. READ MORE

3. 2. Localisation of Traumatic Brain Injury

   University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystem

   Author : Yogesh Sharma; MIchael Zewde Hägglund; [2023]
   Keywords : Traumatic Brain Injury TBI ; Rat brain; Finite Element Method FEM ; strain; localisation; thalamus; hypothalamus; neocortex; Traumatisk hjärnskada TBI ; Råtthjärna; Finita Element Metod FEM ; belastning; lokalisering; thalamus; hypotalamus; neocortex;

   Abstract : TBI stands for Traumatic Brain Injury and refers to damage to the brain resulting from an external physical force, such as a blow, jolt, or penetrating injury to the head. Common causes of TBI include falls, motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries, and violence and has been linked to thousands of deaths and injuries in the US and the EU alike. READ MORE

4. 3. Gray matter alterations in individuals with PTSD compared to controls : A systematic review

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

   Author : Saga Sandkvist Studsare; Arash Arvidsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Post-traumatic stress disorder; PTSD; Voxel-Based Morphometry; gray matter;

   Abstract : This systematic review aims to investigate the alterations in gray matter volume (GMV) observed in the brains of individuals diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) through the Clinical Administered PTSD scale (CAPS) using Voxel-Based Morphometry (VBM) as a method. PTSD is diagnosed when an individual meets all the criteria for PTSD as defined by the DSM, which includes having experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, experiencing intrusive symptoms such as flashbacks or nightmares, avoiding triggers related to the trauma, experiencing negative changes in mood and cognition, and experiencing changes in arousal and reactivity. READ MORE

5. 4. Transcriptional basis of Huntington’s Disease: Gene expression analysis indicate increased immune responses in the brain and mitochondrial dysfunction in adipose tissues of HD model mouse

   University essay from KTH/Proteinvetenskap

   Author : Intisar Salim; [2023]
   Keywords : Huntington’s Disease; mRNA-seq; tissue specific gene expression; cerebrospinal fluid; biomarker; Huntingtons sjukdom; mRNA-seq; vävnadsspecifik genexpression; cerebrospinalvätska; biomarkör;

   Abstract : Huntingtons sjukdom (HD) är ett neurodegenerativt tillstånd som orsakas av mutationer i huntingtin gen (Htt), och resulterar till upprepade glutamin (polyQ) i Htt-proteinet. Muterad Htt kan inte vika sig ordentligt och börjar därför aggregera i celler. READ MORE

6. 5. Epigenetic Profiling of Canine Brain

   University essay from KTH/Proteinvetenskap

   Author : Roxanne Carlsson Norlin; [2022]
   Keywords : Dog; wolf; evolution; HiCap; enhancers; Hund; varg; evolution; HiCap; enhancers;

   Abstract : Hundens domesticering är en av de äldsta och tros ha startats 35000 f.n. Under domesticeringen från varg till hund, har hunden utvecklat både morfologiska och beteendemässiga skillnader så som bredare snot, högre skallar och minskat risktagande. READ MORE