Scientists have developed a new therapy for the treatment of skin and lung cancer. This therapy, developed by at the University of Granada researchers, involves the use of a suicide coliphage-gene (gene E) that can induce death to cells transfected with it. Their studies have demonstrated that this technique is not only effective in vitro… Seguir Leyendo New therapy for lung and skin cancer found
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 and… Seguir Leyendo ‘Physically fit teens have better appetite control and energy expenditure’
A person’s dental patterns could be as reliable an identity proof for dead bodies as DNA, according to researchers from the University of Granada. Forensic police uses DNA testing to reveal the identity of dead bodies. The researchers came to the conclusion after analysing the dental patterns of more than 3,000 people. «There is sufficient… Seguir Leyendo Now, teeth of dead bodies can reveal their identity
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
A new computer program has been developed that allows early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease through processed images. This new system, developed by researchers of the University of Granada, has enhanced successful early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease up to 90 percent, which is an important progress within this area of study. To test this new automated… Seguir Leyendo New system for early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s developed
For the first time, Spanish researchers have used adult cells extracted from human heart tissue to turn stem cells from adipose tissue into cardiac myocytes. In other words, they achieved to “reprogram” adult stem cells, which might improve treatments for heart disease therapeutical. Currently, the use of stem cells in heart disease treatments is one… Seguir Leyendo Stem cells with human heart tissue ‘reprogrammed’ to improve treatments
About 94 percent of breastfeeding mothers do not follow a proper diet, according to a University of Granada study. The study revealed that 94 percent of nursing mothers did not follow a proper diet, as they did not consume the recommended diary intake of fat, vitamins A, E and iron, and the intake of… Seguir Leyendo 9 in 10 breastfeeding mothers do not follow a proper diet
Measures established by the United Nations Security Council to freeze assets failed to disrupt financing to Al Qaeda, a University of Granada study has revealed. According to Juan Miguel del Cid Gsmez, Professor of Finances and Accounting at the University of Granada and author of the study, Al Qaeda has used a number of mechanisms… Seguir Leyendo Granada varsity study says UNSC order failed to disrupt Qaeda financing
Police officers and criminals are more consistent in their judgements than ordinary people, according to a new study. However, police officers’ reasoning is more similar to that of ordinary people than to that of thieves. This conclusion might have significant implications on criminal jurisdiction. For the purpose of this study, a 120-people sample was taken.… Seguir Leyendo Cops, thieves, ordinary people apply different logic when making decisions
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
