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Boffins unveil new test for assessing children’s, teens’ fitness

Spanish researchers have validated a new test for assessing children’s and teenagers’ fitness to prevent morbidity. This research was developed by Dr. Enrique Garcia Artero, from the Department of Physiology of the University of Granada, and coordinated by Professor Manuel J. Castillo Garzón. For the study, 3,000 Spanish teenagers, 3,500 European teenagers and an additional… Seguir Leyendo Boffins unveil new test for assessing children’s, teens’ fitness

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Mice study may better understanding of hereditary diseases that lead to blindness

Mice study may better understanding of hereditary diseases that lead to blindness University of Granada researchers in Spain are using a novel technique, consisting of the induction of neuronal degeneration, for intense light exposure in the mouse\’s retina, an experimental model of retinitis pigmentosa (RP). The researchers have revealed that their work is based on… Seguir Leyendo Mice study may better understanding of hereditary diseases that lead to blindness

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Men exposed to sexist jokes more tolerant with violence against women

Men exposed to sexist jokes more tolerant with violence against women Researchers at the University of Granada in Spain have found that sexist jokes favour the mental mechanisms that justify violence and battering against women in individuals with macho attitudes The scientists distributed questionnaires among a group of 109 university male students, aged between 18… Seguir Leyendo Men exposed to sexist jokes more tolerant with violence against women

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Extra virgin olive oil ‘helps combat breast cancer’

Extra virgin olive oil \’helps combat breast cancer\’ Washington, Feb 6 : Spanish researchers have found that extra virgin olive oil can help fight breast cancer. Researchers of the Catalonian Institute of Oncology (ICO) and the University of Granada (Spain) have verified the bioactivity of the polyphenols present in extra virgin olive oil in breast… Seguir Leyendo Extra virgin olive oil ‘helps combat breast cancer’