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‘Physically fit teens have better appetite control and energy expenditure’

A research reveals that children in good shape have better appetite control and energy expenditure. The study conducted at the Department of Physiology of the University of Granada revealed that physically fit adolescents aged 12-17 present increased levels of insulin and leptin. Insulin and leptin are hormones involved in the development of diabetes, appetite control… Seguir Leyendo ‘Physically fit teens have better appetite control and energy expenditure’

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Neanderthal, Homo sapiens split 500,000yrs older than believed

DNA-based analyses has revealed that the separation of Neanderthal and Homo sapiens might have occurred at least one million years ago—at least 500, 000 years earlier than previously thought. A doctoral thesis conducted at the National Center for Research on Human Evolution (Centro Nacional de Investigacion sobre la Evolucion Humana) -associated with the University of… Seguir Leyendo Neanderthal, Homo sapiens split 500,000yrs older than believed

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‘Banks, intel services can pool data to disrupt Qaeda funds’

Banks and intelligence services can pool information to deter and destroy Al Qaeda’s sources of fund raising, says recent research. Financial data themselves may not give any hint on how this terrorist group and its related outfits get funds. However, when these data are combined with other information held by the intelligence services, it can… Seguir Leyendo ‘Banks, intel services can pool data to disrupt Qaeda funds’

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Changes in social roles of men and women may increase gender violence

When sexist men feel their power threatened in their sentimental relationships, they may use violence as a way to restore their lost power, according to a University of Granada study. The study found that women who are afraid that their husbands will react violently against them if they do not stick to their traditional role… Seguir Leyendo Changes in social roles of men and women may increase gender violence

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Video games ‘do not affect kids’ academic performance’

In fact, the new research claims that video games can have a very positive influence in the education of children, when used in moderation. Ángeles Llorca Díez from the Department of Didactics of Musical, Plastic and Corporal Expression at the University of Granada, along with professors Dolores Álvarez Rodríguez (University of Granada) and Ángeles Díez… Seguir Leyendo Video games ‘do not affect kids’ academic performance’