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FRIBIO-Biologi og biomedisin

The significance of thin layers aquatic plankton communities

Thin layers of plankton are increasingly in the focus of marine research, since new information on how organisms are distributed in the water column may change the way we perceive and model the dynamics of species interactions. Horizontal aggregations on larger scales are easy to confirm using st...

Awarded: NOK 2.0 mill.

Project Period: 2005-2009

Location: Troms og Finnmark - Romsa ja Finnmárku - Tromssa ja Finmarkku

HAVBRUKS-Havbruk - en næring i vekst

Alphavirus (Togaviridae) fra laksefisk i norsk oppdrett. Karakterisering, vertikal overføring og studie av vevs/celle-tropisme.

Salmon pancreas disease (SPD) ble først beskrevet fra Skottland i 1984, men var sannsynligvis tilstede i oppdrett av laks i Skottland så tidlig som i 1976. I 1990 ble det vist at sykdommen hadde en infeksiøs årsak. Senere, i 1995, ble det klart at sykdomm en skyldes et togaviruslignende agens som...

Awarded: NOK 1.5 mill.

Project Period: 2005-2010

Location: Vestland

MATJORD-Program for forskning innenfor jordbruksog matproduksjon

Trygg mat frå småskala landbruksproduksjon

I ei tid med stadig større press på den tradisjonelle landbruksproduksjonen har mange sett etter alternative produksjonar som kan auka verdiskapinga på bygdene. Alt nå finst det døme på vellukka småskalaproduksjonar som skaper inntekt og arbeidsplassar ut i frå små ressursar. Mange ser på slike ...

Awarded: NOK 6.8 mill.

Project Period: 2005-2010

Location: Viken

HAVBRUKS-Havbruk - en næring i vekst

Effects of environmental and nutritional stress on gene regulation in the Atlantic cod Gadus morhua.

The main goal of this project is to develop a microarray platform for gene regulation studies in the Atlantic cod. Stress genes in cod exposed to waterborne pollutants and dietary undesirables and supplements, will be sequenced as expressed sequence tags (ESTs), and a cDNA microarray will be cons...

Awarded: NOK 2.7 mill.

Project Period: 2005-2009

Location: Vestland

HAVBRUKS-Havbruk - en næring i vekst

Marine wax esters as feed source for farmed fish.

The increase in carnivorous aquaculture is exhausting the world supplies of fish oils and new lipid sources are required. Vegetable oils can be used, but the fatty acids in salmon flesh in particular will change to a "plant" like composition with low cont ents of the marine fatty acids EPA/DHA. T...

Awarded: NOK 3.3 mill.

Project Period: 2005-2009

Location: Vestland

HAVBRUKS-Havbruk - en næring i vekst

Neuroendocrine and environmental control of puberty in fish

Early sexual maturation leads to a significant loss of body weight during the spawning season, and farmed Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) of both sexes currently reach puberty as early as two years of age, before reaching commercial size. Photoperiod treatmen t has been the most efficient strategy to...

Awarded: NOK 3.0 mill.

Project Period: 2005-2009

Location: Oslo

PSYKISK-Psykisk helse

The causes and implementation of resilience

R.BUP's tasks are research and education to promote mental health in children and adolescents, with catchment area Eastern and Southern Norway. Activities focusing on resiliemce and coping have run for years. Examples are studies as: exploration of stress and resilience processess; longitudinal ...

Awarded: NOK 12.5 mill.

Project Period: 2005-2010

Location: Oslo

FOLKEHELSE-Folkehelse

The influence of areas through the life course. A multilevel analysis of the longitudinal area effect on mortality

Health inequality is a major public health issue even in Nordic countries with comprehensive welfare systems. Researchers have in recent years looked at determinants above the individual level that may explain such inequalities. Whatever their individual socio-economic position, people living in ...

Awarded: NOK 1.6 mill.

Project Period: 2005-2009

Location: Oslo

HAVKYST-Havet og kysten

Long-term -chronic - effects of produced water effluents affecting reproduction in marine crustacean plankton. Phase 2.

This is phase 2 of the project "Long-term (chronic) effects of produced water effluents affecting reproduction in marine crustacean plankton". The calanoid copepod C. finmarchicus is still the main target of the investigations. In this three-year part of the project exposure methodology developme...

Awarded: NOK 5.5 mill.

Project Period: 2005-2009

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

HAVBRUKS-Havbruk - en næring i vekst

Skeletal deformities and cardiac growth dynamics in underyearling Atlantic salmon smolts (out-of-season, 0+ smolts)

The proposal addresses the topic of production related problems identified as a priority in the strategic plan for "Havbruk" published by the Norwegian Research Council. Deformities in fish are a recurrent problem in aquaculture, and the industry is face d with loss of money as well as a bad rep...

Awarded: NOK 2.0 mill.

Project Period: 2005-2010

Location: Troms og Finnmark - Romsa ja Finnmárku - Tromssa ja Finmarkku

FRIBIO-Biologi og biomedisin

Studies on Copper Homeostasis in Methylococcus Capsulatus based on the complete genomic sequence

Copper is an essential element required by all living systems. Copper can also cause serious cell damage through radical formation. Therefore, careful regulation of the intracellular copper concentration is required. Essentially no free copper is availabl e in the cytoplasm; the copper ions are b...

Awarded: NOK 2.6 mill.

Project Period: 2005-2009

Location: Vestland

KREFT-Offentlig kreftprogram

EURAMOS- KREFT

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Awarded: NOK 0.73 mill.

Project Period: 2005-2013

Location: Oslo

HAVBRUKS-Havbruk - en næring i vekst

Developmental and growth dynamics of the vertebral column in farmed Atlantic salmon

It is well known from birds and mammals that skeletal tissues are dynamic and sensitive to factors such as exercise and nutrition. In the present proposal, we wish to elucidate the effects of mechanic stimulation of vertebrae through exercise, and the eff ects of fast growth on vertebral architec...

Awarded: NOK 1.00 mill.

Project Period: 2005-2009

Location: Vestland

FRIMEDBIO-Fri prosj.st. med.,helse,biol

An Environmentally Induced FRQ-Independent 24 hour Rhythm in Neurospora crassa

Circadian rhythms (from latin circa, about; and dies, day) play an important role in the adaptation of organisms to their natural environment. It is assumed that by measuring day length, the circadian clock participates in the initiation of important dail y processes, for example sleep or activit...

Awarded: NOK 2.0 mill.

Project Period: 2005-2012

Location: Rogaland

FRIBIO-Biologi og biomedisin

Male sperm control

Mutations in the male germ-line are common and in highly monogamous species males may benefit from selecting against own, mutated sperm. This will, in turn, reduce a male’s chance of fertilizing, but, on the other hand, prevent loss of DNA order down the family line. The importance of sperm selec...

Awarded: NOK 2.4 mill.

Project Period: 2005-2010

Location: Troms og Finnmark - Romsa ja Finnmárku - Tromssa ja Finmarkku

NATURNAER-Natur og næring

Skogbruk pluss - nye tjenester og produkter innenfor utmarkssektoren.

Prosjektets formål er å fremme AT Skogs evne til å ivareta medlemmenes økonomiske og næringspolitiske interesser. AT Skog skal bli dyktigere til å fremme innovasjon for derigjennom å bedre bedriftens konkurransekraft og økonomiske resultat. Det meste av studier og satsing innenfor utmarksbaser...

Awarded: NOK 0.60 mill.

Project Period: 2005-2009

Location: Vestfold og Telemark

FRIMED-Klinisk medisin og folkehelse

Infections, prepregnant diet and other environmental factors as possible causes of hyperemesis gravidarum (HG).

Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is defined as severe, intractable nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy. The HG-patient suffers from dehydration, weight loss, ketonuri and a nutritional deficiency. HG affects 0,5-2,0% of pregnant women, and the etiology is u nknown. Until recently HG was believed to...

Awarded: NOK 1.8 mill.

Project Period: 2005-2009

Location: Oslo

PSYKISK-Psykisk helse

Characterization of early trauma/dysmorphogenesis and adult neurodysfunction in schizophrenia – relation to adult brain morphology

Schizophrenia is considered to be a neurodevelopmental disease. Genetic factors as well as early-life environmental influences are implicated in its etiology. The aim of the doctoral project is to characterize patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorder with regard to history of obstetric comp...

Awarded: NOK 1.8 mill.

Project Period: 2005-2010

Location: Oslo

FRIMED-Klinisk medisin og folkehelse

The role of Peptidyl Arginine Deiminase and protein citrullination in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a common multifactorial inflammatory disorder. It is characterised by a chronic synovial inflammation that destroys the affected joints and causes disability. The molecular basis of RA is largely unknown, but it is clear that the main genetic contribution to RA is by ...

Awarded: NOK 2.1 mill.

Project Period: 2005-2010

Location: Oslo

HAVBRUKS-Havbruk - en næring i vekst

Differential protein expression in relation to dietary amino acid composition: a proteomic approach towards understanding growth in fish

Growth is essentially protein deposition. Therefore, optimisation of growth depends on the understanding of amino acid (AA) metabolism. The complexity and possible interactions between the various metabolic processes and regulatory pathways are enormous. It is evident that growth in a living anim...

Awarded: NOK 3.0 mill.

Project Period: 2005-2009

Location: Vestland

FRIMED-Klinisk medisin og folkehelse

Diet, vitamin A and K, genetics and orofacial clefts

Several factors have been shown to promote orofacial clefting eg genetic factors, teratogenes, maternal alcohol and cigarette use, herbicides and nutrient intake like folate and other B-vitamins. Our primary aim is to study the association between materna l dietary intakes of the first three mont...

Awarded: NOK 2.3 mill.

Project Period: 2005-2010

Location: Oslo

NORKLIMA-Klimaendringer og konsekvenser for Norge

Biogeochemistry in Northern Watersheds, a Reactor in Global Change

Land and freshwater ecosystems are important reactors in Global Change; pollution and climate change affect biogeochemical functions, which feeds back on climate forcing and eutrophication through emissions to water and atmosphere. An interdisciplinary wa tershed project is proposed, focusing the...

Awarded: NOK 8.3 mill.

Project Period: 2005-2009

Location: Oslo

NATURNAER-Natur og næring

Svertesopp på overflatebehandlet tre - stipend Lone Gobakken.

Tradisjonelt er overflatebehandlet trekledning mye benyttet i Norge som fasademateriale. Det er også mye brukt i andre deler av Europa. På grunn av stadig strengere restriksjoner med hensyn på tilsetting av tungmetaller, biocider/fungicider i maling og en dringer i produktenes sammensetning og eg...

Awarded: NOK 1.9 mill.

Project Period: 2005-2009

Location: Viken

FRIMEDBIO-Fri prosj.st. med.,helse,biol

Novel modulators and downstream targets of the cAMP receptors Epac and PKA

I: Obtain genomic DNA suitable for recombinant deletion of Epac1 in ES cells, produce Epac1 null mice. II: a) Use mapping data of more than 100 cAMP analogs for PKA type I,II and Epac to predict effect of cAMP modifications on binding. Design new discriminating analogs. b) Identify new ATP-site...

Awarded: NOK 4.0 mill.

Project Period: 2005-2012

Location: Vestland

FRIBIO-Biologi og biomedisin

Interactions between foreign DNA and SECs (scavenger endothelial cells) in vitro and in vivo

Nucleic acid (NA) molecules (DNA and RNA) in food/feed are taken up from the intestines and circulate in the bloodstream of mammals. Isogenic NA shed from apoptotic and necrotic cells are also released into the blood circulation. DNA is usually very rapid ly cleared from the bloodstream, and degr...

Awarded: NOK 1.3 mill.

Project Period: 2005-2010

Location: Troms og Finnmark - Romsa ja Finnmárku - Tromssa ja Finmarkku

MATJORD-Program for forskning innenfor jordbruksog matproduksjon

Optimalisering av klima for vekst, avling, kvalitet, meldugg- og biologisk bekjempelse hos snittroser og agurk.

Topp kvalitet og lav pris på produktet er et krav produsentene må forholde seg til innen veksthusnæringen i større og større grad. Samtidig reduseres tilgangen på effektive plantevernmidler. Utfordringene for næringen, veiledningen og forskningen er samm en bedre å forstå sammenhengen mellom kli...

Awarded: NOK 7.5 mill.

Project Period: 2005-2009

Location: Viken

FUGE-Funksjonell genomforskn.i Norg

Regulation of intracellular traffic by PI3P-binding proteins - a functional and ultrastructrural study

Many important cellular processes such as intracellular transport, signaling through growth hormone receptors, cell motility and apoptosis are regulated directly or indirectly by phosphatidylinositol (PI)-3-kinases. These kinases have different reaction products, one of these being PI-3-phosphat...

Awarded: NOK 7.6 mill.

Project Period: 2005-2009

Location: Ukjent Fylke

YFF-Yngre, fremragende forskere

Molecular portraits of breast cancer: Translating genomics to the clinical practice

By using hierarchical clustering of global gene expression data, we were the first to identify five subtypes of breast tumors characterized by specific expression patterns. Our existing work has generated a rich and unique resource and knowledgebase from which to continue research. We will apply ...

Awarded: NOK 7.4 mill.

Project Period: 2005-2010

Location: Oslo

SIP-LMD-SIP finansiert av Landbruksog matdepartementet

Farm entrepreneurship: the potential and challenges of farm-based new venturing

The Norwegian farm sector faces a number of challenges related to future adjustment. The development of rural tourism and recreation, value-added food products oar new combinations of products and services depends on entrepreneurial activity involving far mers. Research related to the challenges...

Awarded: NOK 12.2 mill.

Project Period: 2005-2011

Location: Oslo

FUGE-Funksjonell genomforskn.i Norg

Functional studies of S100A4 - A Calcium-binding Protein with Metastasis-promoting Capacity

The calcium-binding protein S100A4 has convincingly been linked to the metastatic process, butt he exact mechanism of action is still unknown. The main purpose of the project is to study the molecular mechanisms behind some of the biological functions th at have been suggested tor the protein, a...

Awarded: NOK 7.3 mill.

Project Period: 2005-2010

Location: Oslo