Search for dissertations about: "Circadian"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 126 swedish dissertations containing the word Circadian.

  2. 6. The role of HMG-coenzyme A reductase (HMGCR) and statin medication in the Central Nervous System : Cognitive Functions, Metabolism, Feeding and Sleep Behaviour

    Author : Ahmed Alsehli; Helgi B. Schiöth; Michael J. Williams; Heinrich Dircksen; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Statin; cardiovascular disease; HMGCR; PCSK9; sleep; insomnia; circadian; Chronotype; feeding;

    Abstract : Millions of people are currently on statin medications (HMGCR inhibitors) to prevent cardiovascular diseases. Despite considerable central nervous system expression, little is known about HMGCR function in the brain. READ MORE

  4. 7. Shiftwork - circadian rhythms and sleep : field studies of different shift systems

    Author : Kerstin Dahlgren; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Skiftarbete; Psykofysiologi; Arbetsscheman; Dygnsrytm; Sömn; Jämförande studier; Nattarbete;

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  5. 8. Metabolic and Endocrine Responses to Nocturnal Eating

    Author : Ulf Holmbäck; Linda Morgan; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Nutrition; postprandial; substrate utilization; circadian; hormones; mood; Näringslära; Nutrition; Näringslära; Nutrition; näringslära;

    Abstract : An increasing amount of people have their work hours displaced to the night and there are indications that shift work and other irregular working schedules are associated with an increased risk of developing the metabolic syndrome and other pathological conditions. It is therefore important to address the consequences of eating at irregular hours, especially nighttime. READ MORE

  6. 9. Circadian rhythms in the auditory system

    Author : Vasiliki Basinou; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Circadian clocks have been found in numerous cell types and tissues of the body, allowing organisms to coordinate their daily biological functions. They generate cycles of behavioral and physiological processes with a period length of ~24h, which are synchronized to the rotation of the Earth and the subsequent daily changes in illumination, temperature and humidity. READ MORE

  7. 10. Circadian rhythms and carbon acquisition in the red algae Kappaphycus alvarezii and Eucheuma denticulatum

    Author : Malena Granbom; Matt Dring; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; fysiologisk botanik; Physiological Botany;

    Abstract : Aspects of carbon and nitrogen metabolism have been studied in two closely related tropical red macroalgae (Rhodophyta) that belong to the commercially important genera Kappaphycus and Eucheuma. These algae are cultivated around the world for their carrageenan content. READ MORE