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Targeted mutagenesis of peroxisomal protein phosphatases using CRISPR-Cas9 approach
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06)The newest development in the techniques of gene editing is the clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeat - associated protein9 (CRISPR-Cas9). This is a complex consisting of single-guide RNA (sgRNA) and a ... -
Temperature dependence of naphthalene biodegradation in seawater (0.5-15ºC)
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2009, Master thesis, 2009)The polar areas are very vulnerable to exposure to contaminants. An oil spill in polar areas could be a disaster to large areas. The recovery from contamination takes longer time in arctic areas than in more temperate areas ... -
Texture and sensory properties of modified fish products for dysphagia patients
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-12)The Statistics Norway (SSB) population projection indicates that the people aged 70 years and above will double in three decades, from nearly 600,000 today to around 1.2 million. During ageing, many elderly people undergo ... -
Texture measurements of protein enriched foods for elderly.
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06-15)Elderly people require nutritious food with a high protein content in their diet, and at the same time the food should be attractive and easy to swallow. A good diet not only helps in protecting the health but it also ... -
The challenge of preparing plasma free tyrosine and 3-nitrotyrosine for GC/MS analysis
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2015;, Master thesis, 2015-06-12)3-Nitrotyrosine and the 3-nitrotyrosine/tyrosine ratio has been acknowledged as a biomarker of nitro-oxidative stress and its elevated level in biological fluids is associated with a wide range of clinical conditions. ... -
The chemo-mechanical effects of carbonated water at realistic reservoir conditions
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2014;, Master thesis, 2014-03-19)The possibility of CO2 capture coupled with sequestration in deep geological formation has emerged in attempt to reduce the significant increase of CO2 (g) in the atmosphere. The impact of CO2 on the reservoir integrity ... -
The development of a method for solubilisation of dark etioplast and the regulation of Chlorophyll binding to the Cytochrome b6f complex during deetiolation.
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06)During photosynthesis light energy in used to make ATP, during this process cytochrome b6f acts as a link between photosystem I and II. Cytochrome b6f received electrons from photosystem II and passes them to photosystem ... -
The dream of imitating our Sun: The hopes and prospects for unlimited energy
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06)This paper follows the historical development of the fusion research, with an ultimate goal to make a fusion power plant. Starting in the 1950`s, the different methods, setbacks and breakthroughs are explained. Fusion ... -
The effect of different plant growth-promoting bacteria on the root system of Arabidopsis thaliana WT and PP2A signaling mutants.
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06)The development of new and better methods in agriculture, to increase crop yield, has become more and more important in the last years, as the world’s population is growing, and the demand for more food production increases. ... -
The effect of plant growth-promoting bacteria on wild type, protein phosphatase 2A catalytic subunit mutants of Arabidopsis thaliana and Solanaceae lycopersicum (Gemini tomato)
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06-15)This study was designed to gain understanding of the roles of plant growth-promoting traits in tomato cultivars using bacteria with the aim to improve plant health and crop productivity based on microbial inoculation. ... -
The effect of proteolytic lysosomal enzymes and cathepsin B on collagen and connective tissue denaturation during long time low temperature cooking
(Master thesis, 2014-06-10)Low temperature long time (LTLT) cooking it has been seen to improve the palatability of meat by improving tenderness and juiciness as well as retaining a relatively pink colour in the meat. An important contributing factor ... -
The effect of the dispersant Corexit 9500 on the biodegradation of diesel fuel at low temperatures
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2015;, Master thesis, 2015-06-15)Crude oil and different petroleum products are marine polluters and have become an important environmental issue in the last century. Hydrocarbons are inherently present in the oceans due to natural seeps, but the main ... -
The effect of the dispersant Corexit 9500 on the biodegradation of North Sea crude oil at low temperatures
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2013;, Master thesis, 2013)Constituents from crude oil and petroleum are major sources of marine pollution and despite the natural presence of crude oil hydrocarbons in the marine environment; anthropogenic activity is ... -
The Effects of Metformin on the Metabolism of Colorectal Cancer Cell Lines SW948 and SW1116
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKBM/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06)Metformin is an anti-diabetes drug with cancer preventative capabilities, which is widely studied to help develop treatment to aid future colorectal cancer prevention and recovery. This studies aims were to assess the ... -
The influence of inorganic nitrogen compounds on gene expression profiles in neurospora crassa: a microarray analysis
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2014;, Master thesis, 2014-02)The purpose of this study was to investigate expression profiles of Neurospora crassa genes related to the nitrogen metabolism. Two nitrogen sources (ammonium and nitrate) and responses to light were meant to alter ... -
The influence of nitrogen on compounds and quality of Arabidopsis thaliana and tomato
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2012;, Master thesis, 2012)Part A: The influence of nitrogen on compounds and quality of Arabidopsis thaliana Flavonoids are secondary metabolites in plants that are thought to have beneficial effects on human health, as well as importance for ... -
The organization of controller motifs leading to robust plant iron homeostasis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-01)Iron is an essential element needed by all organisms for growth and development. Because iron becomes toxic at higher concentrations iron is under homeostatic control. Plants face also the problem that iron in the soil is ... -
The use of caged mussels for monitoring produced water discharges: the Norwegian Water Column Monitoring Program
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-12-14)Offshore activities, especially productions platforms might be responsible to adverse biological effect on local marine organisms. In order to assess this impact a water column monitoring program was designed and performed ... -
The use of Palladium on Magnetic Support as Catalyst for Suzuki-Miyaura Cross-Coupling Reactions
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-01-23)The development of new solid supports for palladium has received a lot of interest lately. These catalysts have been tested in a range of cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki–Miyaura, Mizoroki-Heck, and Sonogashira ... -
Thermal properties of geopolymer materials
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2016;, Master thesis, 2016-06-15)Ordinary Portland cement (OPC) is traditionally the most common binder in concrete manufacturing and is widely used in the petroleum industry, yet its mechanical properties have some shortcomings and its production has ...