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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 The researchers have revealed that their work is based on the study of microglial cells, practically involved in all the diseases and damages of the nervous system, including Parkinson y Alzheimer. Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a group of hereditary diseases that lead to… 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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Scientists develop a new methodology for landfill management

– Scientists develop a new methodology for landfill management Scientists from the University of Granada in Spain have designed a novel and versatile environmental diagnostic method for landfill management, which is able to adapt to different places of the world and contributes to quantify the environmental impact. From this method, known as EVIAVE, they have… Seguir Leyendo Scientists develop a new methodology for landfill management