Institutt for bioteknologi og matvitenskap
Recent Submissions
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Genome-wide association studies reveal differences in genetic susceptibility between single events vs. recurrent events of atrial fibrillation and myocardial infarction: the HUNT study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Genetic research into atrial fibrillation (AF) and myocardial infarction (MI) has predominantly focused on comparing afflicted individuals with their healthy counterparts. However, this approach lacks granularity, thus ... -
A seawater field study of crude and fuel oil depletion in Northern Norway at two different seasons – Chemistry and bacterial communities
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)After marine oil spills, natural processes like photooxidation and biodegradation can remove the oil from the environment. However, these processes are strongly influenced by environmental conditions. To achieve a greater ... -
Valorization of Saithe (Pollachius virens) Residuals into Protein Hydrolysates—Silaging as Preservation Technology
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Silaging can be used as preservation technology to valorize currently discarded raw material into protein hydrolysate on board deep-sea vessels. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of sorting and raw material ... -
Genetic Regulation of Diatom Photosynthesis
(Chapter, 2024)Diatoms (Bacillariophyceae) are considered to be the most diverse class of algae, including as many as 250 genera and having possibly as many as 200,000 species. Because of their complex evolutionary history, they are ... -
Identification and characterization of antibiotic resistance and disinfectant susceptibility of Enterococcus spp. from Norwegian salmon industry, encompassing wastewater, rest raw materials and by-products
(Master thesis, 2024)Salmon aquaculture is one of the fastest-growing sectors in global food production. From fish to final product, it is critical to control all food safety aspects. This necessitates the assessment of antimicrobial resistant ... -
Exploring Cellular Origins of Lung Cancer Genes: A Computational Approach Using Marker Genes and Genomic Databases
(Master thesis, 2024)Lungekreft er fortsatt en ledende årsak til kreftrelatert dødelighet globalt, noe som krever avansert forskning for å avdekke de molekylære grunnlagene. Denne studien undersøker celletype-opprinnelsen til differensielt ... -
CsgA gatekeeper residues control nucleation but not stability of functional amyloid
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Functional amyloids, beneficial to the organism producing them, are found throughout life, from bacteria to humans. While disease-related amyloids form by uncontrolled aggregation, the fibrillation of functional amyloid ... -
Kartlegging av potensielt bærekraftige alternativer til petroleumsprodusert plastemballasje for næringsmidler i det norske markedet som har lav vannaktivitet, med utgangspunkt i tørket pasta.
(Bachelor thesis, 2024)Primær emballasje har som funksjon å beskytte næringsmidler mot degradering og forhindre matsvinn. Tørket pasta av Durum hvete semolina er en av verdens mest konsumerte matvarer. Den har en lav vannaktivitet på 0,5 aw og ... -
A descriptive study of carbon dioxide production and removal in full-scale RAS for Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar L.) post-smolt: A comparison of two different measurement methods for CO2
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Reliable data on metabolic rates and CO2 removal efficiency are essential for fish welfare in intensive production and RAS design. This descriptive study at a commercial post-smolt production facility evaluates two full-scale ... -
Technological solutions for production of protein and lipid rich fractions from whitefish RRM - Deliverable 3.1
(Research report, 2024)The work executed in the frame of WP3 of the SUPREME project indicated that a number of high-quality marine ingredients and products can be produced from white fish rest raw materials (RRM) by choosing the right preservation ... -
Unraveling aquaculture-related stress in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) - Molecular responses and methodological insights
(Doctoral theses at NTNU;2025:13, Doctoral thesis, 2025)Aquaculture is a cornerstone of Norway’s food industry and offers sustainable solutions to meet the rising global demand for protein. As the sector grows, there is an increasing emphasis on fish welfare, not only for ethical ... -
Acid preservation of Laminaria hyperborea with formic and acetic acid and its effects on alginate
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Each year, 150,000 tons of Laminaria hyperborea is harvested commercially for alginate production in Norway. Traditionally, formalin has been an attractive preservative in the industry because it inhibits microbial growth ... -
Quality parameters and storage stability of the Norwegian red sea cucumber (Parastichopus tremulus)
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2025)Quality parameters and storage stability were evaluated through biochemical, textural, and microbial analyses of the Norwegian red sea cucumber Parastichopus tremulus at two different storage temperatures (0 °C and 4 °C) ... -
Optimization of Atom Transfer Radical Poly(2-(Diethylamino)Ethyl Methacrylate) on Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles
(Master thesis, 2024)Nanopartikler har vist seg å være et lovende verktøy innen biomedisin, særlig når det gjelder levering av legemidler, bildediagnostikk og andre terapeutiske anvendelser, på grunn av deres store overflateareal og evne til ... -
Using reporter genes to quantify gene expression in Pseudomonas fluorescens
(Master thesis, 2024)Alginat er et industrielt viktig polysakkarid som er mye brukt i ulike industrier, som mat, medisin og legemidler. Det har i dag flere ulike formål, blandt annet brukes det i legemiddeladministrasjonssytem og som emulgator ... -
Assessing a Regression-Based Model incorporated in an Extended Kalman Filter, and Multiple Model approaches for Estimation of Substrate Concentration in a Bioprocess
(Master thesis, 2024)I denne oppgaven utforskes to metoder for estimering av sukkerkonsentrasjon i en bioreaktor for kultivering av Corynebacterium glutamicum. Kvaliteten av estimeringen evalueres ved å sammenligne resultatene mot en 'Monod-growth' ... -
Rheological properties of gelled emulsions based on mixtures of porcine and piscine gelatin
(Master thesis, 2024)Gelatinbaserte emulsjonsgeler er lovende systemer for peroral levering av medisiner og kosttilskudd, og har blitt kommersialisert i nyere tid. På grunn av suboptimale overgangstemperaturer og lav gelstyrke har gelatin fra ... -
Cellulose Nanofibrils/Alginates Double-Network Composites: Effects of Interfibrillar Interaction and G/M Ratio of Alginates on Mechanical Performance
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Interfibrillar phases and bonding in cellulose nanofibril (CNF)-based composites are crucial for materials performances. In this study, we investigated the influence of CNF surface characteristics, the guluronic acid/mannuronic ... -
European plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) in aquaculture – Nutritional, chemical, and physicochemical quality compared to wild stocks
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)European plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) is among Europe's top-consumed fish species, but wild stocks fluctuate and change their habitat due to drastic changes in climate. Their potential in aquaculture is under consideration, ... -
Identification and characterization of a novel formaldehyde dehydrogenase in Bacillus subtilis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Formaldehyde is a known toxic compound, and functional formaldehyde detoxification is crucial for the survival of all living cells. Such detoxification systems are of particular importance for methylotrophic microorganisms ...