Search for dissertations about: "sex"
Showing result 21 - 25 of 2262 swedish dissertations containing the word sex.
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21. Evolution of sex chromosomes in Sylvioidea songbirds
Abstract : Sex chromosomes were discovered more than 100 years ago. They have been studied intensely from a theoretical perspective since then, giving rise to a large body of testable predictions about their evolution from autosomes. READ MORE
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22. Genomic and Peptidomic Characterization of the Developing Avian Brain
Abstract : Chicken and Japanese quail are commonly used models in developmental and sex specific neuroendocrine research. There is relatively little known about the mechanisms behind their sex specific brain development, especially regarding the impact of the sex chromosomes (male: ZZ, female ZW) in relation to gonadal hormones. READ MORE
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23. Sex Differences in Cardiac and Cerebral Damage after Hypovolemic Cardiac Arrest
Abstract : Resuscitation from haemorrhagic shock and the subsequent circulatory arrest remains a major clinical challenge in the care of trauma patients. Numerous experimental studies in sexually mature animals have shown a gender dimorphism in response to trauma and haemorrhagic shock. READ MORE
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24. Brood sex ratio and sex differences in Tengmalm’s owl : (Aegolius funereus)
Abstract : Males and females differ in morphology and behaviour, so that selection acts differently on the two sexes. This changes the relative reproductive success of males and females, and it is beneficial for parents to bias the sex ratio of their broods in favour of the sex with the best survival and breeding prospects. READ MORE
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25. Depression among Swedish 70-year-olds - Sex differences from a gender perspective
Abstract : Depression is one of the leading causes of global burden of disease. Due to increased life expectancy, late-life depression is an escalating public health issue. The prevalence is reported to be almost twice as high among women compared to men. READ MORE