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1. Impact of nitrogen availability and nitrogen structural composition on fungal enzymatic activity and growth : how nutrient availability governs response and development of three saprotrophic Basidiomycetes
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and EnvironmentAbstract : Fungi excrete a wide variety of extracellular enzymes to scavenge for nutrients, such as the often scarce yet essential nutrient nitrogen. All fungi produce highly specialized hydrolytic enzymes, e.g. peptidases, that depolymerize organic molecules. READ MORE
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2. The data-driven CyberSpine : Modeling the Epidural Electrical Stimulation using Finite Element Model and Artificial Neural Networks
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : Every year, 250,000 people worldwide suffer a spinal cord injury (SCI) that leaves them with chronic paraplegia - permanent loss of ability to move their legs. SCI interrupts axons passing along the spinal cord, thereby isolating motor neurons from brain inputs. To date, there are no effective treatments that can reconnect these interrupted axons. READ MORE
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3. Evaluation of the treatment planning system decimal ElectronRT and custom-made bolus for FLASH-irradiation
University essay from Lunds universitet/SjukhusfysikerutbildningenAbstract : Introduction: The novel external beam therapy technique using ultra-high dose rates known as FLASH has become known for its normal tissue sparing effect. Currently in Lund, veterinary clinical trials are carried out on canine patients using electrons with ultra- high dose rates. READ MORE
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4. Investigating the reliability of a separation : and reunion test performed on pet dogs (Canis familiaris) and their owners
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and HealthAbstract : Our long mutual history together with the dog (Canis familiaris) has influenced health, physique, wellbeing, as well as behaviour – on both parts. Today, we refer to dogs as family members rather than working tools. READ MORE
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5. Effect of Touch on Cotton and Maize : influence on plant morphology and feeding preference in Spodoptera littoralis
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Protection BiologyAbstract : Plants are constantly exposed to touch and mechanical stimuli in natural environments, from rain, wind, animals and plant neighbours. However, current knowledge and understanding of how touch physiologically affects plants are limited. READ MORE