Analysis of the light-entrainment pathways for the circadian clock of Drosophila melanogaster [Elektronische Ressource] / vorgelegt von Shobi Veleri

Analysis of the light--entrainment pathways for the circadian clock of Drosophila melanogaster DISSERTATION ZUR ERLANGUNG DES DOKTORGRADES DER NATURWISSENSCHAFTEN (DR. RER. NAT.) DER NATURWISSENSCHAFTLICHEN FAKULTÄT III - BIOLOGIE UND VORKLINISCHE MEDIZIN DER UNIVERSITÄT REGENSBURG vorgelegt von Shobi Veleri aus Kozhikode, Kerala (Indien) 2005 “Om Asato maa sad--gamaya; tamaso maa jyotir--gamaya” (Brihadaranyaka Upanishads 1.3.28; 800--400 B.C.) (O’ Lord lead me from the unreal to the real; lead me from the darkness to light) “With each dawn and each dusk, we connect with the world in its time” Dedicated to... Professor Dr. V. K. Sasidharan (late)… Who imparted on me the cardinal virtues in Life and in Science. Who helped to mould my thoughts for a realistic world. Ms. A. C. Pushpalatha… Who instilled inside me, in the early years of my learning, the thought to pursue a scientific carrier. My beloved parents and sisters… They could only watch in amazement what I’m doing and where I’m going on… Their presence in my life keeps the journey going and elating… and their constant thoughts, prayers and blessings are the impetus for my spirit… without that I wouldn’t have done anything… unter Anleitung von PD Dr.