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2013 — Time series measurement of force distribution in ice hockey helmets during varying impact conditionsRésumé
Modern sport helmets have been effective in reducing catastrophic head injuries such as skull fracture and subdural hematoma; yet, the high prevalence of minor traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) is an unresolved public health concern. Consequently, there is a need for greater scrutiny in a helmet's ability to mitigate collision forces that may correspond to mTBI risk. Current safety standards primarily assess a helmet's ability to minimize the whole head's peak acceleration during blunt impacts. Absent are dynamic measures local to the impact site itself due to the technical challenge to spatial map high impact force magnitudes with high temporal resolution. … Lire la suite
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2013 — Relationship between brain structure and function prior to open heart surgery in newborns with complex congenital heart defectsRésumé
Limperopoulos, Catherine (Internal/Supervisor) Lire la suite
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2013 — Compatibilization of poly(styrene-acrylonitrile) (SAN) / poly(ethylene) blends via amine functionalization of SAN chain endsRésumé
Les copolymères de styrène/acrylonitrile (SAN) avec des excellente fidélité en bout de chaîne et des faible polydispersité Mw/Mn (1,10 - 1,30) ont été synthétisés par polymérisation des nitroxydes (NMP) dans une solution de diméthylformamide (DMF) avec d'ester de succinimidyle (NHS) groupe terminal de l'soi-disant SG1 résidus nitroxyde. Ces copolymères ont été stabilisée thermiquement par élimination du groupe N-tert-butyl-N-[1-diéthylphosphono-(2,2-diméthylpropyl) nitroxyde] (SG1), et ensuite modifiée pour former une amine primaire à fonctionnalité en bout de chaine des copolymères (SAN-NH2) . Réactions de couplage homogènes et transformée de Fourier spectroscopie infrarouge (FTIR) a indiqué que le groupe amine a effectivement été placé en … Lire la suite
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2013 — The diagnosis of madness: examining conflicting concepts of mental illness and the ethics of care in psychiatryRésumé
This thesis provides a comprehensive criticism of the current models of understanding and caring for the mentally ill in a western context. I will outline the debates surrounding the conceptualization, diagnosis and treatment of mental illness. The western, psychiatric, biologically based understanding of mental illness is the dominant model of understanding and treating mental illness, despite the evidence that it encompasses an incomplete understanding of the causation and nature of mental illness. I will outline the difficulties in the creation of a cohesive definition of mental illness, including philosophical and cultural perspectives. I will examine the impact of historical, societal … Lire la suite
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2013 — Impairment of iron homeostasis and lipid metabolism in Hemojuvelin knockout (Hjv-/-) mice in response to high fat dietRésumé
L'hémojuvéline (HJV) est une protéine membranaire qui contrôle le métabolisme systémique du fer. Les mutations de HJV conduisent à l'hémochromatose juvéline, qui découle de l'absorption incontrôlée du fer de l'alimentation et des dépots de ce métal dans les cellules parenchymateuses du foie. La surcharge hépatique en fer mène progressivement à l'inflammation, la fibrose et le carcinome hépatocellulaire. Les mécanismes moléculaires responsables des dommages au foie qui sont attribuables au fer ne sont pas entièrement caractérisés. Nous avons donc étudié la contribution potentielle de l'ablation de HJV sur le fer hépatique, le métabolisme des lipides et son rôle dans la pathogénèse … Lire la suite
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2013 — Off-policy evaluation in Markov decision processesRésumé
Precup, Doina (Supervisor1) Lire la suite
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2013 — Role of the truncated form of the human growth hormone receptor in regulating growth hormone effectsRésumé
La liaison de l'Hormone de Croissance humaine (GH) à son récepteur (GHR) sur les cellules cibles conduit à l'activation de trois voies de signalisation intracellulaires majeures: JAK2/STAT5, PI3K/AKT et ERK/MAPK. Cependant, en plus de la forme intégrale (FL) du GHR, il existe deux isoformes tronquées (Tr) du GHR, GHR1-279 et GHR1-277 qui ont perdu la majorité de leur domaine intracellulaire dû à l'épissage alternatif de l'ARNm du GHR. Alors que les études in vitro et in vivo suggèrent que les isoformes tronqués du GHR auraient un effet de dominant négatif sur le GHR FL en formant des hétérodimères stables, peu … Lire la suite
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2013 — On a non-local transport equation with competing attraction and Newtonian repulsionRésumé
We study the aggregation equation $\rho_t + \nabla \cdot (\rho (-\nabla K \ast \rho)) = 0$ in $\Real^n$, a first-order nonlinear and non-local transport equation used to model swarming behaviour. The radial interaction potential is chosen $K$ to model both short-range repulsion and long-range attraction. We show global-well-posedness of solutions using the particle-trajectory method, a technique first used for the proving global existence and uniqueness of the Euler equation. Specifically, the interaction kernel is selected in order to calculate an analytic solution of density along particle trajectories and to make use of the well-developed theory of singular integral operators. We … Lire la suite
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2013 — Quantifying cognitive deficits in the human immunodeficeincy virus: a Rasch analysisRésumé
Fellows, Lesley K (Internal/Cosupervisor2) Lire la suite
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2013 — Means to optimize soil water management through monitoring spatial and temporal variability of geophysical soil attributesRésumé
To optimize irrigation water use, temporal and spatial sensor-based data related to soil water content were integrated. Nine locations in a 37-ha agricultural field were selected using field elevation and soil ECa maps for monitoring the soil matric potential and temperature at four depths (18, 48, 79 and 109 cm) with a wireless sensor network. Using a linear regression approach, a series of time-specific equations were developed to quantify both the temporal and spatial soil water stress status through a Water Stress Index (WSI). The WSI was estimated using soil matric potential measurements along with supplemental soil characteristics, such as … Lire la suite
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2013 — Critical evaluation and thermodynamic optimization of calcium-magnesium-manganese-oxygen systemRésumé
La prédiction des propriétés thermodynamiques et des équilibres de phases d'un système d'oxydes peut jouer un rôle important dans le développement et la compréhension de processus metal1urgiques, céramiques et géologiques. Les bases de données thermodynamiques, mises au point par une évaluation critique et l'optimisation de toutes les propriétés thermodynamiques et diagrammes de phase existants, peut aider à comprendre plus clairement les mécanismes de réaction impliqués dans plusieurs procédés industriels et aider à développer de nouvelles technologies pour diverses industries. Dans le cadre du développement d'une grande base de données thermodynamiques pour des applications sidérurgiques, toutes les phases solides et liquides … Lire la suite
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2013 — Measurement of protein transport and confinement in heterogeneous membranes by k-space image correlation spectroscopyRésumé
This thesis presents the application of k-space Image Correlation Spec- troscopy (kICS) to the analysis of fluorescence microscopy image time series for the measurement of particle diffusion in heterogeneous membranes, composed of micro- domains. The extension, testing and application of kICS for such measurements is developed both in silico with simulation and with in vivo cellular experiments.Connections between kICS analysis and other existing fluorescent microscopy techniques used in the study of heterogeneous membranes, such as single particle tracking (SPT) and spot vary Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy (FCS) are introduced. This is followed by the development of kICS theory of fluorescent particle … Lire la suite
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2013 — Testing the two-stream hypothesis in an immersive virtual environmentRésumé
Une grande partie de la recherche comportementale consiste d'une distinction proposée entre deux flux distincts pour le traitement visuel, la vision pour l'action et la vision pour la perception. La recherche sur les illusions perceptives et géométriques a parcouru un long chemin vers la détermination de cette proposition de la dissociation du traitement visuel. Ces illusions trompent le cerveau à mal juger les tailles des objets, tout sans empêchant les doigts de mettre à l'échelle les tailles correctes alors qu'ils saisissant ces objets. Cet effet persiste mêmequand les stimuli sont en trois dimensions. Les mécanismes qui facilitent le contrôle visuel … Lire la suite
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2013 — The caspase 9-dependent apoptotic pathway is essential for oocyte loss during meiotic prophase progression in the mouse ovaryRésumé
Female reproduction is limited by the oocyte pool, which establishes soon after birth in the mouse. It is dogma that more than half of the initial oocyte population is eliminated during the first meiotic prophase progression in fetal life. Apoptosis has been proposed as a mechanism for this oocyte loss; however, its pathway remains to be clarified. The mitochondrial apoptotic pathway is mediated by initiator caspase 9, which in turn activates effector caspase 3, 6, or 7 leading to cell death. The purpose of my study is to investigate the role of caspase 9 in the loss of oocytes during … Lire la suite
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2013 — Lessons learned: natural killer cell education as a determinant of the anti-viral functional potential of natural killer cellsRésumé
A vaccine against the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is urgently needed. Recent estimates predict that 34 million people are currently infected with HIV. Attempts to induce potentially protective cytotoxic T-lymphocytes or broadly neutralizing antibodies by vaccination have either proven unsuccessful or failed to elicit the desired immune responses. However, the recent RV144 vaccine trial that provided partial protection against HIV infection appears to have induced antibodies that can utilize cells of the innate immune system, such as natural killer (NK) cells, to mediate antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) against HIV-infected cells. This potential mechanism of protection corroborates recent epidemiological and functional … Lire la suite
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2013 — Synthesis, characterization, and performance of graphene nanoflakes as a non-noble metal catalyst in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cellsRésumé
Berk, Dimitrios (Internal/Cosupervisor2) Lire la suite
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2013 — Evaluation of immunosuppressive Tryptophan catabolism in HIV-infected patients with different clinical outcomesRésumé
Le VIH continue de persister indéfiniment malgré la suppression par le traitement antirétroviral (ARV). La persistance de l'inflammation représente un facteur indépendant de la progression clinique dans l'infection à VIH, en lien avec une augmentation des catabolites de Trp. L'Indoleamine 2,3 dioxygénase (IDO) qui métabolise le Trp peut aussi réguler l'équilibre entre le Th17 et Treg. La diminution du ratio Th17/Treg est associée au niveau de translocation bactérienne observé dans la circulation systémique, entrainant une augmentation de l'inflammation qui favorise l'induction supplémentaire du catabolisme de Trp. Étant donné que les catabolites produits par IDO, peuvent favoriser l'inflammation, nous avons exploré … Lire la suite
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2013 — Three essays on mutual fundsRésumé
Sarkissian, Sergei (Supervisor1) Lire la suite
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2013 — An investigation of selected traditional assumptions about sexual arousal, orgasm and pleasureRésumé
Relatively few studies have been conducted on orgasm, and several traditional assumptions about its relationship to sexual arousal and pleasure have not been empirically confirmed. The majority of orgasm research has focused on orgasmic difficulties in women. Following a review of our current understanding of orgasm and female orgasmic disorder (presented in Manuscript One), this research aimed to test the following assumptions: (a) clitoral stimulation is very important to women's ability to reach orgasm, (b) sexual arousal (and possibly orgasm) decreases genital pain sensitivity and increases pleasurable sensitivity, (c) men's sexual arousal decreases more consistently after orgasm than women's, and … Lire la suite
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2013 — Identification of a serotonin transporter and serotonin receptor in «Schistosoma mansoni»: a step towards better understanding the serotonergic systemRésumé
Parmi la liste du haut des maladies tropicales négligées est assis la schistosomiase, une maladie parasitaire causée par le Schistosoma. La maladie implique un mollusque intermédiaires et hôte définitif de l'homme avec une infection en cours à travers la peau dans l'eau contaminée, l'une des raisons de sa large diffusion. La diversité des étapes du cycle de vie et de la capacité du parasite à avoir adapté à des environnements très différents parlent de la complexité de l'organisme. Le système sous-jacent qui coordonne et contrôle toutes les fonctions biologiques du parasite est son système nerveux. Signalisation dans le système nerveux … Lire la suite
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2013 — Atomically defined tips in scanning probe microscopyRésumé
Scanning probe microscopy (SPM) studies are carried out with atomically defined tips, characterized by field ion microscopy (FIM). This combination of microscopies allows for the characterization of the SPM probe apex which is usually of unknown atomic geometry – in principle, an atomically defined tip would predetermine SPM resolution and the tip's electronic structure for spectroscopy. In a set of exploratory experiments to investigate the use of atomically defined tips in SPM, we investigate issues of tip integrity, material transfer and tip modifications, and implement the tips in the study of mechanical properties of nanoscale contacts by indentation. In order … Lire la suite
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2013 — A new one-year global lagrangian climatology of mass transport in the lowermost stratosphereRésumé
Straub, David N. (Internal/Cosupervisor2) Lire la suite
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2013 — Detecting genetic variants in radiation-induced lung diseaseRésumé
Thoracic radiotherapy, a common treatment modality for thoracic cancers, has pulmonary side-effects of either excessive inflammation (alveolitis), or pulmonary fibrosis consisting of uncontrolled deposition of collagen in the lungs, for which no cure exists. Prior knowledge, before radiotherapy, of patients genetically predisposed to fibrosis would improve cancer treatments. Based on the known similarities between human and mouse responses to lung irradiation, we used a murine model to detect molecular pathways, immune mechanisms and genetic variants associated with the development of fibrosis. Through a gene expression study in the lungs of fibrosis-prone C57Bl/6J and alveolitis-prone A/J and C3H/HeJ mice we found … Lire la suite
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2013 — The role of prolactin signaling in epithelial polarity and lumen formationRésumé
Cell polarity and lumenogenesis within epithelial cells are complex processes regulating normal tissue development and architecture. Deregulation in these processes lead to developmental defects and cancer. During pregnancy and lactation epithelial cells of the mammary gland undergo dramatic growth and morphogenesis, creating a fully differentiated lobuloalveolar network. These structures are characterized by polarized epithelial cells with tight junctions surrounding a central lumen crucial for the proper synthesis and directional secretion of milk proteins needed for breastfeeding. Extensive research has demonstrated that a major contributor of change seen during late pregnancy and lactation is the hormone prolactin (PRL). To investigate the … Lire la suite
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2013 — Husbands living with women on dialysis: embracing their transformed lifeRésumé
Purden, Margaret A. (Supervisor1) Lire la suite
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2013 — Retrograde regulation of synaptic function at «Drosophila» neuromuscular junctionsRésumé
Neuronal growth and synaptic function are key determinants of nervous system behaviour. Understanding the molecular mechanisms that regulate these processes is central to comprehending nervous system function, both in health and during disease states. My thesis has focused on trying to better understand the mechanisms controlling glutamatergic neuronal growth, synaptic function and synaptic plasticity using the Drosophila melanogaster larval neuromuscular junction (NMJ) as a model system. This work has concentrated on the role that protein synthesis regulators play in modulating NMJ function and plasticity, and has revealed important roles for multiple regulators of cap-dependent translation in these processes. Importantly, genetic … Lire la suite
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2013 — Intensive English in Quebec: popular attitudes and news media debatesRésumé
Lentz, Roberta (Internal/Cosupervisor2) Lire la suite
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2013 — Discovery and characterization of allosteric CD45 inhibitorsRésumé
La phosphatase CD45 est exprimée de manière ubiquitaire dans les cellules d'origine lymphoïde, et a longtemps été considérée comme une cible thérapeutique pour l'immunosuppression. CD45 est une composante clé de la voie de signalisation dans les cellules immunitaires, dans la régulation de l'activation et dans le développement de ces cellules. L'intervention médicale pourrait bloquer la croissance et fournir une avenue thérapeutique pour le traitement du rejet de greffe, les maladies auto-immunes telle que la polyarthrite rhumatoïde, et de divers cancers du système immunitaire. La partie intracellulaire catalytique de CD45 comprend les domaines D1 et D2. Le site actif est situé … Lire la suite
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2013 — Indigenous food sovereignty: growing and surviving as IndiansRésumé
Cette thèse explore le concept émergent de «Indigenous Food Sovereignty» (IFS); Ce concept peut être traduit: «Souveraineté Alimentaire Autochtone». En bref, l'IFS affirme que les communautés autochtones ont le droit de préserver et pratiquer leurs traditions culturelles concernant la production d'aliments. Ces communautés doivent avoir accès à suffisamment de terrain dans le but de pratiquer leurs traditions jusqu'à l'autosuffisance. Cet objectif implique de limiter les libertés des membres des communautés afin de promouvoir les valeurs traditionnelles. De plus, ce concept cherche à encadrer les actions des nations non autochtones pour garantir l'espace nécessaire à la réalisation de ces pratiques traditionnelles. … Lire la suite
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2013 — Transport, deposition and aggregation of metal oxide nanoparticles in saturated granular porous media: role of water chemistry, collector surface and particle coatingRésumé
Actuellement, des différents types de nanomatériaux manufacturés (NMM) sont intégrées dans un nombre croissant de produits de consommation. Par conséquent, la libération de ces matériaux réactifs et potentiellement toxiques dans le sol et les milieux aquatiques naturels est inévitable. Lors de la décharge dans l'environnement, l'agrégation et la déposition déterminent le potentiel de transport des particules, influencent les éventuels effets écotoxicologiques des matières rejetées. Les oxydes métalliques de taille nanométrique, tels que le dioxyde de cérium (nCeO2), dioxyde de titane (nTiO2) et l'oxyde de zinc (nZnO) ne font pas exception, nécessitant une meilleure compréhension de leur comportement dans les milieux … Lire la suite
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2013 — The nature and origin of REE mineralization in the Misery syenitic intrusion, Northern Québec, CanadaRésumé
Williams-Jones, Anthony E. (Internal/Supervisor) Lire la suite
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2013 — Characterization of flax fibres for application in the resin infusion processRésumé
La préoccupation avec l'épuisement des ressources naturelles a conduit à l'élaboration des bio-composites à base de fibres renouvelables telles que le lin. Bien que ces fibres sont utilisées dans certaines applications, il y a un manque de compréhension au sujet de leurs besoins de traitement par rapport à leurs uniques propriétés physiques et chimiques. En outre, il y a peu d'information sur les liens entre leur comportement et la performance des traitements mécaniques. Dans le but de répondre à ces liens inconnus, cette thèse présente une méthodologie de caractérisation des fibres de lin pour une utilisation dans le procédé d'infusion … Lire la suite
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2013 — A priori estimates of the degenerate Monge-Ampère equation on compact Kähler manifoldsRésumé
The regularity theory of the degenerate complex Monge-Ampère equation is studied. First, the equation is considered on a compact Kahler manifold without boundary. Accordingly, some background information on Kahler geometry is presented. Given a solution of the degenerate complex Monge-Ampère equation, it is shown that its oscillation and gradient can be bounded. The Laplacian of the solution is also estimated. There is a slight improvement from the literature on the conditions required in order to obtain the estimate on the Laplacian of the solution, however the estimates developed only hold in the case of manifolds with non-negative bisectional curvature. As … Lire la suite
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2013 — Phylogeography and signal evolution in one species of neotropical weakly electric fish, brachyhypopomus occidentalisRésumé
Krahe, Rudiger (Internal/Supervisor) Lire la suite
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2013 — The anisotropic space-time scaling of the atmosphere: turbulence and wavesRésumé
This thesis addresses the problem of understanding and quantifying the variability of the atmosphere over wide ranges of space-time scales. We present empirical tests of a scaling model, the 23/9D model, which is an intermittent and anisotropic generalization of classical laws of turbulence - such as the Kolmogorov law - which describes how the statistical properties of atmospheric fields vary with spatial scales. We first address this problem for vertical sections for which there is still an ongoing debate about the nature of atmospheric dynamics: whether it is isotropic with a break in the horizontal scaling or anisotropic, but in … Lire la suite
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2013 — The association between the cortisol awakening response (CAR) and neurocognitive impairments in first episode psychosis patients and ultra high-risk individualsRésumé
Background: Dysregulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis has been observed in psychotic disorders. Abnormal levels of the HPA axis hormone, cortisol, are associated with various cognitive processes and cognitive deficits are a key feature of psychosis. The cortisol awakening response (CAR) has been shown to be abnormal in first episode psychosis (FEP) patients but has not been explored in individuals at ultra high-risk (UHR) for developing psychosis. Objectives: The objectives of the following set of studies were to examine the relationship between the CAR and cognitive function in FEP patients and in UHR individuals. In addition, based on established sex … Lire la suite
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2013 — Wideband measurements in newborns: relationship to otoscopic findingsRésumé
Introduction: Current newborn hearing screening include testing with otoacoustic emission and automated auditory brainstem response. Unfortunately, both tests are affected by the presence of material in the ear canal and middle ear such as vernix, meconium and amniotic fluid. The primary objective of this study was to perform wideband measurements and otoscopy on newborns in order to determine whether occlusion of the ear canal affects the wideband measurements. A secondary objective was to compare the wideband measurements obtained after birth to those taken at 14 to 28 days later. A third objective was to obtain additional wideband normative data in … Lire la suite
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2013 — Effects of elevated carbon dioxide concentration and temperature under contrasted nitrogen fertilization on timothyRésumé
Seguin, Philippe (Internal/Cosupervisor2) Lire la suite
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2013 — Netrins enhance blood-brain barrier function and regulate immune responses at the blood-brain barrierRésumé
Kennedy, Timothy E. (Supervisor1) Lire la suite
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2013 — The role of the p66-Shc adapter protein in mammary tumourigenesisRésumé
La protéine adaptatrice ShcA est une molécule clé dans la régulation de la survie, de l'angiogénèse, de la suppression tumorale et des métastases des cellules cancéreuses du sein. Le gène ShcA, chez les mammifères, encode trois isoformes qui sont produites par site d'initiation alternatif pour la transcription (p46Shc, p52Shc) ou l'utilisation d'un différent promoteur (p66Shc). Malgré le fait que p46Shc et p52Shc soient constitutivement exprimés et confèrent un signal bénéfique aux tumeurs, les niveaux de p66Shc varient dans les lignées cellulaires cancéreuses. L'activation de p66Shc via la phosphorylation de Sérine36 (S36) est connue pour induire la formation de dérivés réactifs … Lire la suite
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2013 — The Metahistoreasoning tool: fostering domain-specific metacognitive activities in learning through historical inquiryRésumé
Apprendre à propos d'évènements historiques complexes requiert que les étudiants et étudiantes universitaires régulent leur compréhension en accord avec les pratiques spécifiques à la discipline. Toutefois, les étudiants et étudiantes universitaires faillissent de reconnaître les causes des évènements historiques qui sont inconnues, incertaines, et non déclarées. De plus, ils négligent de formuler des explications tentatives pour but d'améliorer leur compréhension. En tant que tel, le programme actuel de recherche a cherché à développer et évaluer le MetaHistoReasoning tool, un environnement d'apprentissage informatisé qui vise à soutenir les élèves dans l'apprentissage des habiletés spécifique au domaine tout en effectuant une tâche … Lire la suite
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2013 — Re-conceptualizing the soil and water assessment tool to better predict subsurface water flow through macroporous soilsRésumé
Michaud, Aubert (Internal/Cosupervisor2) Lire la suite
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2013 — Evaluating musical fingerprinting systemsRésumé
Audio fingerprinting is a process that uses computers to analyse small clips of music recordings to answer a common question that people who listen to music often ask : "What is the name of that song I hear ?" Audio fingerprinting systems identify musical content in audio and search a reference database for recordings that contain the same musical features. These systems can find matching recordings even when the query has been recorded in a public space and contains added noise. Different audio fingerprinting algorithms are better at identifying different types of queries, for example, queries that are short, or … Lire la suite
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2013 — The military policy of the Hellenistic Boiotian LeagueRésumé
Beck, Hans (Internal/Supervisor) Lire la suite
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2013 — Estimating variations between health care centres in the uptake of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) treatment in HIV-HCV co-infected patientsRésumé
Cox, Joseph (Internal/Cosupervisor2) Lire la suite
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2013 — On the problem of ethnicity in multicultural theory: patriotism and diaspora reconsideredRésumé
Existing theories of liberal multiculturalism do not adequately address the notion of ethnicity, which remains an important way that people recognize themselves and their identities. Taking the effects of ethnicity seriously forces us to theorize ways that individuals and groups access political and social belonging. This thesis proposes a revised understanding of patriotism and diaspora as multicultural strategies to manage ethnic diversity in the hopes of improving our analytical framework. Lire la suite
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2013 — History of atmospheric trace metal deposition along the St.Lawrence Valley (Quebec) using peat bog recordsRésumé
Garneau, Michelle (Internal/Cosupervisor2) Lire la suite
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2013 — Le paradoxe de l'expertise partisaneRésumé
The introduction of the Draft Bill to enact the new Code of Civil Procedure has revived the movement defending the partisan expertise and the institutional resistance against the common, single or judiciary expertise. This resistance is yet paradoxical. Firstly, the adversarial expertise has not always been practiced, but appeared in the late 19th century with the development of the judicial adversarial process and with the increase of lawyers' professional freedom. Secondly, French and English experiences show that no practical concern alleged by the partisan expertise proponents is actually insurmountable and allow considering an expertise process complying with the principle of … Lire la suite
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2013 — Le droit souffre-t-il?Résumé
In 1978, the Supreme Court in Andrews imposed a ceiling of $100 000 on compensation for the bodily non-pecuniary injury. In contrast, the Supreme Court in Snyder (1998) and Hill (1995) had decided that the ceiling of Andrews does not apply to actions in defamation and moral non-pecuniary damages. Today, this situation still appears to be unjust. How is moral suffering so different from the bodily suffering? This thesis starts from this unfairness to explore the components of the law of compensation for suffering, namely, the ceiling of Andrews, the justifications of the right to be repaired, the methods of … Lire la suite
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2013 — The guidance and coalescence of basal vomeronasal sensory neuron axons to the accessory olfactory bulbRésumé
The olfactory systems play a critical role in the survival and mating behavior of most terrestrial vertebrates. Two different classes of odorants, general odorants and pheromones, are processed by the olfactory systems and convey several cues in vertebrates such as the presence of danger or of food, as well as social and sexual cues. In both the main and accessory olfactory systems, axons of chemosensory neurons must coalesce in the olfactory bulbs and form stereotypic connections with second order neurons in structures termed glomeruli. The proper guidance to and convergence of olfactory axons into glomeruli and the formation of these … Lire la suite