Search for dissertations about: "Karin Forsberg"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 swedish dissertations containing the words Karin Forsberg.
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1. Neural Stem and Progenitor Cells as a Tool for Tissue Regeneration
Abstract : Neural stem and progenitor cells (NSPC) can differentiate to neurons and glial cells. NSPC are easily propagated in vitro and are therefore an attractive tool for tissue regeneration. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common cause for death and disabilities. A fundamental problem following TBI is tissue loss. READ MORE
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2. Aspects of platelet-derived growth factor and its receptors in normal growth and oncogenesis
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3. Misfolded superoxide dismutase-1 in sporadic and familial Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Abstract : Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative syndrome of unknown etiology that most commonly affects people in middle and high age. The hallmark of ALS is a progressive and simultaneous loss of upper and lower motor neurons in the central nervous system that leads to a progressive muscle atrophy, paralysis and death usually by respiratory failure. READ MORE
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4. Active school transportation : Understanding the parental decision-making process
Abstract : Few children and adolescents reach the recommended levels of daily physical activity. This trend is evident in the countries examined in this thesis: Sweden and Spain. READ MORE
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5. Power Grid Resilience to High Impact Low Probability Events
Abstract : The electrification of societies and the decarbonisation of electricity production are changing energy systems worldwide. A fast transition towards the replacement of fossil fuels by intermittent renewable energy sources is expected in the next decades to combat climate change. READ MORE