Expression and processing of mitochondrial gene transcripts are fundamental to mitochondrial function, but information from early vertebrates like teleost fishes is essentially lacking. We have analyzed mitogenome sequences of ten codfishes (family Gadidae), and provide complete sequences from three new species (Saithe, Pollack and Blue whiting). Characterization of the mitochondrial mRNAs in Saithe ...

microRNAs (miRNAs) are implicated in regulation of many cellular processes. miRNAs are processed to their mature functional form in a step-wise manner by multiple proteins and cofactors in the nucleus and cytoplasm. Many miRNAs are conserved across vertebrates. Mature miRNAs have recently been characterized in Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus L.). The aim of this study was to identify and ...

Background: Articular cartilage is an essential part of the skeletal system. It provides a frictionless surface for smooth pain-free articulation and limits the load applied to subchondral bone during joint movement. Articular cartilage is an avascular and aneural tissue without lymphatic vessels. Due to this unique nature, articular cartilage has poor self-repair capacity. Therefore, minor cartilage ...

CMT is a common inherited disease of the peripheral nerves that may be caused by mutations in multiple genes, most are rare. Our aim was to describe the spectrum of mutations and genes in Norwegian CMT patients, identify factors associated with diagnostic findings, revise the testprotocol, and evaluate the assessments of genetic variants of uncertain clinical significance. Furthermore, we searched ...

Macroalgae are vital species and are known to produce a wide range of bioactive compounds including polysaccharides, such as fucoidan. Traditionally, these compounds are extracted using hazardous solvents that leads to environmental pollution and waste. Considering this, more sustainable technologies are being investigated as greener alternatives.<p> <p>The main goal of this study was to ...

<i>BAKGRUNN</i> - Formålet med undersøkelsen var å kartlegge forekomsten av rusmiddelbruk under sex (chemsex) blant et utvalg av mannlige pasienter ved Olafiaklinikken i Oslo, en poliklinikk for seksuelt overførbare infeksjoner. Vi ønsket også å se hvilke variabler innen psykisk helse, seksuelt overførbare infeksjoner og seksualatferd som var assosiert med chemsex for menn som har sex med menn og ...

<p><I>Background</I>: The aim of this study was to assess the associations between child maltreatment (CM), psychopathological symptoms, and onset of diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism (i.e., low metabolism), and chronic bronchitis/emphysema/COPD in adulthood.</p> <p><I>Methods</I>: The present analysis used cross-sectional data collected in 2007–2008 within the Tromsø Study, Norway (N = 12,981). ...

Internationally there has been a movement to reform investigative work in child welfare and protection systems. These reforms have aimed to introduce national frameworks that systematize the way assessments are carried out. Several reports have identified shortcomings in the way that child protection investigations are carried out in Norway. Consequently, there is a need for improvement. However, ...

This longitudinal study examines the child's place in the foster family through the use of conventional names for familial figures (e.g., ‘mum/dad’) and through the foster parents' intention to adopt the child. Data were collected at two time points during childhood and adolescence, among children placed in kinship and non-kinship foster care in Norway. Children placed at a younger age and children ...