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Computational challenges in family genetics
(PhD Thesis;2015:36, Doctoral thesis, 2020-11-13)There is a constant demand to determine the most probable relationship between a set of person given some genetic marker data and some hypotheses about pedigree structure. A constant stream of paternity cases is obtained ... -
Consumer perception and acceptance of calorie-reduced dairy products
(PhD Thesis;2010:03, Doctoral thesis, 2010)This thesis is a part of the research project ‘‘Low energy products and consumer preferences”, financed by the Research Council of Norway (NFR) through Grant 167928/I10. The thesis is based on three experiments. Consumers’ ... -
Control of cheese quality – strategies and methods for delivery of consistent sensory product quality at the point of consumption
(PhD Thesis;2011:68, Doctoral thesis, 2011)An effective approach to quality control is an important issue for a food producer, as consumers expect consistent delivery of products. Two important strategies for control of food product end quality was discussed in ... -
Cordia africana (Lam.) fruit and its uses
(PhD Thesis;2014:2, Doctoral thesis, 2016-11-24)There are several underutilised and neglected species used as food in the world. These food sources are under threat of disappearing and their knowledge base being forgotten. One such plant is the Cordia africana. Though ... -
Degradation of proteinaceous material, ammonium accumulation and microbial dynamics in anaerobic digesters
(PhD Thesis;2017:83, Doctoral thesis, 2017)Anaerobic digestion (AD) of organic material from Norwegian farms can contribute to the agricultural value chain. Agricultural waste, including animal manure, is in large supply in Norway and AD of these fractions can ... -
Development of Liquid Array Diagnostic (LAD) technology for prediction of human gut microbiota composition and functionality
(PhD Thesis;2022:13, Doctoral thesis, 2022)The microbial species residing in the human gut exercise vital functions for the host. They produce different metabolites that are crucial for human wellbeing. A variety of such molecules mediate signalling along the ... -
Dewatering of digested biomass
(PhD Thesis;2019:36, Doctoral thesis, 2019)The world’s population is increasing and as cities grow in population and area, efficient and safe handling of sewage is becoming increasingly important. Wastewater treatment generates two products; purified water and ... -
Dietary influence on intestinal microbiota and immune responses in mice : roles of high-fat diet and reactive oxygen species (ROS)
(PhD Thesis;2020:60, Doctoral thesis, 2020)The gastrointestinal tract harbors trillions of bacteria. Host and microbiota co-evolved in a mutualism relationship with a certain degree of dependency, where the host provides a nutrient-rich environment and benefits ... -
Discovery and characterization of bacterial enzymes for processing of lignocellulosic biomass
(PhD Thesis;2019:62, Doctoral thesis, 2019)Utilization of non-edible biomass as a source of renewable carbon can assist the transition to a sustainable bioeconomy. Such biomass includes non-edible plant materials commonly referred to as lignocellulose. Lignocellulose ... -
Discovery and characterization of cellulose-active lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases
(PhD Thesis;2014:62, Doctoral thesis, 2014)The efficient depolymerization of lignocellulosic biomass to fermentable sugars by enzymatic hydrolysis is a key step in the transition towards a more environmentally friendly and sustainable bio-economy. However, the ... -
Discovery and characterization of enzymes acting on chitin
(PhD Thesis;2017:71, Doctoral thesis, 2017)In the shift from a fossil-based to a bio-based economy, exploration of renewable recourses is needed. Chitin is considered the second most abundant polysaccharide on Earth, after cellulose, and its water-soluble derivatives ... -
Dissecting molecular properties of honey bee vitellogenin : a protein acting at the intersection between social behavior and aging
(PhD Thesis;2011:59, Doctoral thesis, 2011)Vitellogenin is a central honey bee (Apis mellifera) life-history regulator. This thesis represents an initiative to study this protein, which affects aging and task-division of the bees, at the molecular level. I have ... -
Diversity and functional aspects of cheese ripening bacteria
(PhD Thesis;2017:16, Doctoral thesis, 2016)Cheese traits can be seen in the context of metabolic activity of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and their impact is important to obtain cheeses with specific characteristics. Accurate identification and characterisation of ... -
DNA methylation in a nutritional and social context : a study of cytosine modifications in honey bee (Apis mellifera) workers
(PhD Thesis;2023:10, Doctoral thesis, 2023)Intergenic DNA methylation is widespread in both the animal and plant kingdoms. Its presence in exons is believed to be dynamic and suggests its involvement in the regulation of alternative splice variants. In addition, ... -
Establishment of gut microbiota in infants from a large Norwegian cohort
(PhD Thesis;2015:76, Doctoral thesis, 2020-11-10)Human gut microbiota, our so-called forgotten organ, is crucial for proper functioning of our body and for health maintenance. Although the topic of the gut microbiota establishment is very important, scientists still have ... -
Evaluating nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) as a robust absolute reference method for water holding capacity (WHC) of pork meat
(PhD Thesis;2016:64, Doctoral thesis, 2017-01-05)Water holding capacity (WHC) is among the most important quality traits of meat. However, the mechanism behind WHC continues to be poorly understood and online measurement has yet to be achieved in the meat industry. The ... -
Evolution of gene expression following the whole genome duplication in salmonid fish
(PhD Thesis;2019:53, Doctoral thesis, 2019)Whole genome duplication (WGD) is a rare mutational event that provides additional duplicates of all genes in the entire genome, resulting in functional redundancy. This redundancy leads to relaxation of selective constraints ... -
An examination of stress resistance and lifespan extension in the honey bee, Apis mellifera
(PhD Thesis;2013:48, Doctoral thesis, 2013)Many societies and health systems will soon face the unprecedented challenge of burgeoning aged populations. This demographic change will place pressure on social and medical systems, and give rise to questions concerning ... -
Expanding the analytical toolbox for characterization of proteolytic reactions : advances in FTIR spectroscopy and classical methods
(PhD Thesis;2019:85, Doctoral thesis, 2019)Enzymatic protein hydrolysis is a well-established industrial process recognized for its potential to improve sustainability in food production by valorization of protein-rich byproducts from the food industry. Monitoring ... -
Exploration of multi-response multivariate methods
(PhD Thesis;2019:76, Doctoral thesis, 2019)A linear regression model defines a linear relationship between two or more random variables. The random variables that depend on other random variables are often called response variables and the independent random variables ...