Abbott Nutrition has expanded its partnership with Spain’s University of Granada to develop new nutrition products
and analytical testing methods, the company has said.
Located at Granada’s Health Science Technology Park, the linkup is the latest in Abbott’s netw ork of partnerships w ith universities,
w hich also includes associations w ith the University of Illinois in the US and the University of Singapore. Products and methods
resulting fromthe partnership are intended to be applied across the European Union and around the w orld.
The company said it also intends to use local and regional consumer insights to find solutions to local and national public health nutrition
issues. Specifically, areas of interest include diabetes, obesity, lean body mass, cognition and early nutrition.
Dr Robert Miller, divisional vice president, R&D and Scientific Affairs for Abbott Nutrition told NutraIngredients that understanding
cognition in adults and early infant nutrition w ere «two sides of the same coin.»
«The University of Granada is one of the strongest universities when it comes to nutrition,» he said. «They have a strong programme
in infant nutrition.»
He added: «Tackling big health issues these days really does require a multidisciplinary partnership.
«…In understanding how the brain and cognition develops, you also start to understand some of the elements that might mean you
start losing cognition.»
The company’s partnership w ith the university involves funding eight postdoctoral or PhDlevel students as they start on their
careers. For these students, the partnership w ith Abbott brings theminto the company’s global netw ork of scientists w orking in the
same research area.
«It is a great opportunity for them to get exposure to global interaction,» Miller said.
He added that Abbott Nutrition has a long history w ith Granada, w here it has been involved in both R&D and manufacturing since 1994.
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Abbott partners with University of Granada on nutrition research
Abbott Nutrition has expanded its partnership with Spain’s University of Granada to develop new nutrition products
and analytical testing methods, the company has said.
Located at Granada’s Health Science Technology Park, the linkup is the latest in Abbott’s netw ork of partnerships w ith universities,
w hich also includes associations w ith the University of Illinois in the US and the University of Singapore. Products and methods
resulting fromthe partnership are intended to be applied across the European Union and around the w orld.
The company said it also intends to use local and regional consumer insights to find solutions to local and national public health nutrition
issues. Specifically, areas of interest include diabetes, obesity, lean body mass, cognition and early nutrition.
Dr Robert Miller, divisional vice president, R&D and Scientific Affairs for Abbott Nutrition told NutraIngredients that understanding
cognition in adults and early infant nutrition w ere «two sides of the same coin.»
«The University of Granada is one of the strongest universities when it comes to nutrition,» he said. «They have a strong programme
in infant nutrition.»
He added: «Tackling big health issues these days really does require a multidisciplinary partnership.
«…In understanding how the brain and cognition develops, you also start to understand some of the elements that might mean you
start losing cognition.»
The company’s partnership w ith the university involves funding eight postdoctoral or PhDlevel students as they start on their
careers. For these students, the partnership w ith Abbott brings theminto the company’s global netw ork of scientists w orking in the
same research area.
«It is a great opportunity for them to get exposure to global interaction,» Miller said.
He added that Abbott Nutrition has a long history w ith Granada, w here it has been involved in both R&D and manufacturing since 1994.
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Caso Colmenares: piden concepto a forense de Cristóbal Colón
El abogado de Jessy Mercedes Quintero, quien está sindicada por su presunta participación en los hechos que determinaron la muerte del estudiante Luis Andrés Colmenares solicitó que el connotado forense español Miguel Botella, conocido por haber sido la persona a la cabeza de exhumar los restos del descubridor Cristóbal Colón, sea la persona a cargo de revisar la necropsia que hiciera al cuerpo del joven el ex director del Instituto de Medicina Legal, Máximo Duque.
El antropólogo y experto en ciencias forenses saltó a la fama luego de que en enero de 2002 se decidiera practicar nuevas pruebas de ADN al cuerpo del ilustre navegante con el fin establecer la ubicación exacta de su tumba debido a que hasta ese momento no se había precisado si los restos reposaban en Sevilla o Santo Domingo, como parte de las conmemoraciones de los 500 años de su muerte a celebrarse en 2006.
Luego de una serie de rigurosos estudios y análisis por parte del equipo de expertos del que también hacía parte Botella López, los cuales incluyeron una comparación del mapa genético entre los restos de Colón y su hermano Diego, se llegó a la conclusión de que el descubridor de América efectivamente yacía en la ciudad española y no en el nuevo continente.
La solicitud del exhaustivo dictamen se suma a la controversia suscitada tras la inclusión del Almanaque Bristol correspondiente al año 2010 con el fin de sustentar un exagerado incremento en el caudal de las aguas del caño al que de acuerdo con el testimonio de Laura Moreno cayó Luis Andrés, debido a la inusual cantidad de lluvias que se registraron ese año como consecuencia de la intensa ola invernal que afectó al país.
Caso Colmenares: piden concepto a forense de Cristóbal Colón
El abogado de Jessy Mercedes Quintero, quien está sindicada por su presunta participación en los hechos que determinaron la muerte del estudiante Luis Andrés Colmenares solicitó que el connotado forense español Miguel Botella, conocido por haber sido la persona a la cabeza de exhumar los restos del descubridor Cristóbal Colón, sea la persona a cargo de revisar la necropsia que hiciera al cuerpo del joven el ex director del Instituto de Medicina Legal, Máximo Duque.
El antropólogo y experto en ciencias forenses saltó a la fama luego de que en enero de 2002 se decidiera practicar nuevas pruebas de ADN al cuerpo del ilustre navegante con el fin establecer la ubicación exacta de su tumba debido a que hasta ese momento no se había precisado si los restos reposaban en Sevilla o Santo Domingo, como parte de las conmemoraciones de los 500 años de su muerte a celebrarse en 2006.
Luego de una serie de rigurosos estudios y análisis por parte del equipo de expertos del que también hacía parte Botella López, los cuales incluyeron una comparación del mapa genético entre los restos de Colón y su hermano Diego, se llegó a la conclusión de que el descubridor de América efectivamente yacía en la ciudad española y no en el nuevo continente.
La solicitud del exhaustivo dictamen se suma a la controversia suscitada tras la inclusión del Almanaque Bristol correspondiente al año 2010 con el fin de sustentar un exagerado incremento en el caudal de las aguas del caño al que de acuerdo con el testimonio de Laura Moreno cayó Luis Andrés, debido a la inusual cantidad de lluvias que se registraron ese año como consecuencia de la intensa ola invernal que afectó al país.
Fit people have a better attention span than those with bad physical health Read more at http://www.sciencecodex.com/fit_people_have_a_better_attention_span_than_those_with_bad_physical_health-110152#cHA78Q8bbhRj02zt.99
New scientific evidence seems to confirm the famous Roman saying «Mens sana in corpore sano». Researchers from the University of Granada have demonstrated that people who normally practice sport have a better cognitive performance than those with bad physical health. More specifically, the results of this research indicate that the former have a better sustained attention span (they react more rapidly to an external stimulus introduced randomly while carrying out a monotonous task). Their autonomic nervous system also appears to work better when dealing with cognitive loads over a longer time period.
In an article published in the latest edition of the renowned journal, PLOS ONE, scientists compared the cognitive performance in specific tasks such as sustained attention, time-oriented attention (generating expectations of when an event will occur) and time perception.
The study involved working with a test group made up of 28 young males. Of these, 14 were University of Granada students, aged from 17 to 23 and who showed a low level of physical aptitude (according to regulatory values established by the American College of Sports Medicine). The other 14 subjects were aged from 18 to 29 and had a high level of physical aptitude: 11 belonged to the Andalusian Cycling Federation for Under-23s and the other 3 were students of the Faculty of Physical Activity and Sports Activities of the University of Granada.
According to previous investigations, an improvement in vagal tone (more efficient functioning of the autonomic nervous system; greater variability in heart rate) is among the many benefits and also seems to be related to structural and functional adaptations of the central nervous system (for example, sporting activity prevents neuro-degeneration and promotes the growth of nerves and blood capillaries in zones such as the hippocampus, cortex, cerebellum and basal ganglia.
This image shows qne of the participants in the University of Granada study — part of the high-level physical activity group.
(Photo Credit: University of Granada)
More rapid reaction times
The article published by the researchers from the University of Granada has revealed that the group with good physical condition demonstrated a better cognitive performance with regards to sustained attention when compared with the group with a more sedentary lifestyle, and also demonstrated more rapid reaction times. No difference was seen with regards to the other two cognitive tasks.
Without doubt, one of the most interesting results of this study is how the three cognitive tasks affected the working of the autonomic nervous system in different ways (measured through changes in heart rate variability). Temporary perception had the greatest effect on the variability of heart rate (greater reduction), while sustained perception was the task that had least effect on this autonomic indicator. Furthermore, the data showed a general decrease in the variability of heart rate as time passed following the activities, uniquely affecting the group of sedentary participants.
«It is important therefore to highlight that both the physiological and behavioural results obtained through our study suggest that the main benefit resulting from the good physical condition of the cyclists who participated in the study, appeared to be associated with the processes implicated by sustained attention,» explains Antonio Luque Casado of the Department of Experimental Psychology of the University of Granada, the principal author of the study.
Nevertheless, the investigators warn that this is a preliminary study, «and future investigations are necessary in order to confirm these initial findings.» With this objective, the University of Granada scientists are currently evaluating different population groups with a view to incorporating electrophysiological recording techniques and more powerful techniques of analysis such as ECG (electroencephalogram) in the future.
Source: University of Granada
Fit people have a better attention span than those with bad physical health Read more at http://www.sciencecodex.com/fit_people_have_a_better_attention_span_than_those_with_bad_physical_health-110152#cHA78Q8bbhRj02zt.99
New scientific evidence seems to confirm the famous Roman saying «Mens sana in corpore sano». Researchers from the University of Granada have demonstrated that people who normally practice sport have a better cognitive performance than those with bad physical health. More specifically, the results of this research indicate that the former have a better sustained attention span (they react more rapidly to an external stimulus introduced randomly while carrying out a monotonous task). Their autonomic nervous system also appears to work better when dealing with cognitive loads over a longer time period.
In an article published in the latest edition of the renowned journal, PLOS ONE, scientists compared the cognitive performance in specific tasks such as sustained attention, time-oriented attention (generating expectations of when an event will occur) and time perception.
The study involved working with a test group made up of 28 young males. Of these, 14 were University of Granada students, aged from 17 to 23 and who showed a low level of physical aptitude (according to regulatory values established by the American College of Sports Medicine). The other 14 subjects were aged from 18 to 29 and had a high level of physical aptitude: 11 belonged to the Andalusian Cycling Federation for Under-23s and the other 3 were students of the Faculty of Physical Activity and Sports Activities of the University of Granada.
According to previous investigations, an improvement in vagal tone (more efficient functioning of the autonomic nervous system; greater variability in heart rate) is among the many benefits and also seems to be related to structural and functional adaptations of the central nervous system (for example, sporting activity prevents neuro-degeneration and promotes the growth of nerves and blood capillaries in zones such as the hippocampus, cortex, cerebellum and basal ganglia.
This image shows qne of the participants in the University of Granada study — part of the high-level physical activity group.
(Photo Credit: University of Granada)
More rapid reaction times
The article published by the researchers from the University of Granada has revealed that the group with good physical condition demonstrated a better cognitive performance with regards to sustained attention when compared with the group with a more sedentary lifestyle, and also demonstrated more rapid reaction times. No difference was seen with regards to the other two cognitive tasks.
Without doubt, one of the most interesting results of this study is how the three cognitive tasks affected the working of the autonomic nervous system in different ways (measured through changes in heart rate variability). Temporary perception had the greatest effect on the variability of heart rate (greater reduction), while sustained perception was the task that had least effect on this autonomic indicator. Furthermore, the data showed a general decrease in the variability of heart rate as time passed following the activities, uniquely affecting the group of sedentary participants.
«It is important therefore to highlight that both the physiological and behavioural results obtained through our study suggest that the main benefit resulting from the good physical condition of the cyclists who participated in the study, appeared to be associated with the processes implicated by sustained attention,» explains Antonio Luque Casado of the Department of Experimental Psychology of the University of Granada, the principal author of the study.
Nevertheless, the investigators warn that this is a preliminary study, «and future investigations are necessary in order to confirm these initial findings.» With this objective, the University of Granada scientists are currently evaluating different population groups with a view to incorporating electrophysiological recording techniques and more powerful techniques of analysis such as ECG (electroencephalogram) in the future.
Source: University of Granada
¿Se puede saber si se te da bien tomar decisiones a partir de tu saliva?
Investigadores de la Universidad de Granada han descubierto que las personas menos habilidosas en la toma de decisiones presentan mayores niveles de cortisol, la hormona del estrés, en la saliva que aquellas diestros en tomar decisiones cuando se enfrentan a una situación estresante, según exponían los autores en la prestigiosa revista Psychoneuroendocrinology.
El cortisol es una hormona esteroide que se segrega desde la corteza suprarrenal en respuesta a la corticotropina (ACTH, por sus siglas en inglés), una hormona de la hipófisis en el cerebro.
Juega un importante papel en el sistema musculo-esquelético, el aparato circulatorio, el sistema inmunitario, el metabolismo de grasas, carbohidratos y proteínas y el sistema nervioso.
Fuente: http://www.muyinteresante.es/salud/preguntas-respuestas/se-puede-saber-s…
¿Se puede saber si se te da bien tomar decisiones a partir de tu saliva?
Investigadores de la Universidad de Granada han descubierto que las personas menos habilidosas en la toma de decisiones presentan mayores niveles de cortisol, la hormona del estrés, en la saliva que aquellas diestros en tomar decisiones cuando se enfrentan a una situación estresante, según exponían los autores en la prestigiosa revista Psychoneuroendocrinology.
El cortisol es una hormona esteroide que se segrega desde la corteza suprarrenal en respuesta a la corticotropina (ACTH, por sus siglas en inglés), una hormona de la hipófisis en el cerebro.
Juega un importante papel en el sistema musculo-esquelético, el aparato circulatorio, el sistema inmunitario, el metabolismo de grasas, carbohidratos y proteínas y el sistema nervioso.
Fuente: http://www.muyinteresante.es/salud/preguntas-respuestas/se-puede-saber-s…
People who practice sport have better cognitive performance, researchers say
63642 New scientific evidence seems to confirm the famous Roman saying «Mens sana in corpore sano». Researchers from the University of Granada have demonstrated that people who normally practice sport have a better cognitive performance than those with bad physical health. More specifically, the results of this research indicate that the former have a better sustained attention span (they react more rapidly to an external stimulus introduced randomly while carrying out a monotonous task). Their autonomic nervous system also appears to work better when dealing with cognitive loads over a longer time period.
In an article published in the latest edition of the renowned journal, PLOS ONE, scientists compared the cognitive performance in specific tasks such as sustained attention, time-oriented attention (generating expectations of when an event will occur) and time perception.
The study involved working with a test group made up of 28 young males. Of these, 14 were University of Granada students, aged from 17 to 23 and who showed a low level of physical aptitude (according to regulatory values established by the American College of Sports Medicine). The other 14 subjects were aged from 18 to 29 and had a high level of physical aptitude: 11 belonged to the Andalusian Cycling Federation for Under-23s and the other 3 were students of the Faculty of Physical Activity and Sports Activities of the University of Granada.
According to previous investigations, an improvement in vagal tone (more efficient functioning of the autonomic nervous system; greater variability in heart rate) is among the many benefits and also seems to be related to structural and functional adaptations of the central nervous system (for example, sporting activity prevents neuro-degeneration and promotes the growth of nerves and blood capillaries in zones such as the hippocampus, cortex, cerebellum and basal ganglia.
More rapid reaction times
The article published by the researchers from the University of Granada has revealed that the group with good physical condition demonstrated a better cognitive performance with regards to sustained attention when compared with the group with a more sedentary lifestyle, and also demonstrated more rapid reaction times. No difference was seen with regards to the other two cognitive tasks.
People who practice sport have better cognitive performance, researchers say
63642 New scientific evidence seems to confirm the famous Roman saying «Mens sana in corpore sano». Researchers from the University of Granada have demonstrated that people who normally practice sport have a better cognitive performance than those with bad physical health. More specifically, the results of this research indicate that the former have a better sustained attention span (they react more rapidly to an external stimulus introduced randomly while carrying out a monotonous task). Their autonomic nervous system also appears to work better when dealing with cognitive loads over a longer time period.
In an article published in the latest edition of the renowned journal, PLOS ONE, scientists compared the cognitive performance in specific tasks such as sustained attention, time-oriented attention (generating expectations of when an event will occur) and time perception.
The study involved working with a test group made up of 28 young males. Of these, 14 were University of Granada students, aged from 17 to 23 and who showed a low level of physical aptitude (according to regulatory values established by the American College of Sports Medicine). The other 14 subjects were aged from 18 to 29 and had a high level of physical aptitude: 11 belonged to the Andalusian Cycling Federation for Under-23s and the other 3 were students of the Faculty of Physical Activity and Sports Activities of the University of Granada.
According to previous investigations, an improvement in vagal tone (more efficient functioning of the autonomic nervous system; greater variability in heart rate) is among the many benefits and also seems to be related to structural and functional adaptations of the central nervous system (for example, sporting activity prevents neuro-degeneration and promotes the growth of nerves and blood capillaries in zones such as the hippocampus, cortex, cerebellum and basal ganglia.
More rapid reaction times
The article published by the researchers from the University of Granada has revealed that the group with good physical condition demonstrated a better cognitive performance with regards to sustained attention when compared with the group with a more sedentary lifestyle, and also demonstrated more rapid reaction times. No difference was seen with regards to the other two cognitive tasks.
La Universidad de Granada implantará nuevas titulaciones
El Gobierno de Melilla y la Universidad de Granada (UGR) firmarán mañana un acuerdo marco de colaboración destinado a la implantación de nuevas titulaciones en el campus de la ciudad autónoma.
La consejera de Presidencia, Esther Donoso, ha señalado que el documento, para cuya firma se desplazará el rector de la UGR, Francisco González Lodeiro, tiene como objeto establecer las bases que permitirán ampliar la oferta universitaria.
Según Donoso, aunque el texto no concreta cuáles van a ser las titulaciones que se sumarán el próximo curso, sí que está confirmado que se implantará el grado Administración y Dirección de Empresas (ADE)-Derecho y Magisterio de Educación Física.
Con este acuerdo, la Ciudad Autónoma y la UGR inician la ampliación y consolidación de nuevas titulaciones, algo que será posible gracias, entre otras cosas, a que el Gobierno de Melilla correrá con los gastos de docentes durante un periodo inicial de cinco años.
Donoso ha resaltado que esta medida es una muestra del compromiso del Ejecutivo melillense con la formación y la situación de los jóvenes.
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La Universidad de Granada implantará nuevas titulaciones
El Gobierno de Melilla y la Universidad de Granada (UGR) firmarán mañana un acuerdo marco de colaboración destinado a la implantación de nuevas titulaciones en el campus de la ciudad autónoma.
La consejera de Presidencia, Esther Donoso, ha señalado que el documento, para cuya firma se desplazará el rector de la UGR, Francisco González Lodeiro, tiene como objeto establecer las bases que permitirán ampliar la oferta universitaria.
Según Donoso, aunque el texto no concreta cuáles van a ser las titulaciones que se sumarán el próximo curso, sí que está confirmado que se implantará el grado Administración y Dirección de Empresas (ADE)-Derecho y Magisterio de Educación Física.
Con este acuerdo, la Ciudad Autónoma y la UGR inician la ampliación y consolidación de nuevas titulaciones, algo que será posible gracias, entre otras cosas, a que el Gobierno de Melilla correrá con los gastos de docentes durante un periodo inicial de cinco años.
Donoso ha resaltado que esta medida es una muestra del compromiso del Ejecutivo melillense con la formación y la situación de los jóvenes.
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