Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0209754

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/DP0209754

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Coping With Pressure: Respiratory Biology of Marine Mammals. Many marine mammals undergo severe, protracted lung collapse during deep dives. They also exhibit prolonged periods of apnea during sleep. In humans, lung collapse and sleep apnea both represent severe respiratory dysfunction. Pulmonary surfactant, a complex mixture that lines the lung, stabilises the lungs in terrestrial mammals, preventing lung collapse. Here, we propose a comprehensive examination of respiratory function in marine mammals. This study will significantly advance our knowledge of the diving physiology of Australian marine mammals. A detailed examination of the respiratory and surfactant systems of marine mammals may also reveal adaptations that enable these animals to endure sleep apnea and lung collapse.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 2002

End Date: 09-2002

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $217,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Animal Physiology—Systems | Comparative Physiology | Physiology | Animal Physiology—Cell

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Biological sciences |

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