Search for dissertations about: "bat"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 61 swedish dissertations containing the word bat.
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6. Wooded or treeless pastures? : Linking policy, farmers' decisions and biodiversity
Abstract : Worldwide, biodiversity conservation is one of the key challenges for a sustainable future of nature and society. It is particularly important to preserve high quality habitats within otherwise intensively managed agricultural landscapes. READ MORE
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7. Borrowing the Bat's Ear for Automation - Ultrasonic Measurements in an Industrial Environment
Abstract : This work focuses on measurement principles based on ultrasound for applications in industrial automation. The measurements made are of geometric nature. The methods used are when possible based on experience and/or inspiration from the study of bats. READ MORE
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8. Low Protein Diets and Their Effects on Brown Adipose Tissue
Abstract : Obesity is a rising health issue and has been linked with a relative decrease of dietary protein, which promotes higher food intake. Brown adipose tissue is a heat-producing, energy-wasting organ that has been shown to be enhanced by a low protein diet. However, the mechanism of how this occurs is largely unknown. READ MORE
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9. Hypothalamic and Metabolic Dysfunction in Genetic Models of Huntington’s Disease
Abstract : Huntington’s disease (HD) is caused by a CAG trinucleotide repeat expansion in the huntingtin (HTT) gene. HD is an inherited progressive neurodegenerative disorder manifested by the wide array of motor dysfunctions, as well as non-motor symptoms. READ MORE
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10. Catching the invisible - aerodynamic tracks and kinematics of bat and bird flight
Abstract : This thesis is about the flight of vertebrates and the studies of different modes of flight. Flight has always fascinated mankind and this fascination gave inspiration for our attempts at flying. READ MORE