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Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers help find that hypnosis can induce synesthesia

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers help find that hypnosis can induce synesthesia NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2008 — Hypnosis can induce «synesthetic» experiences – where one sense triggers the involuntary use of another – within an average brain, according to a new study in the journal Psychological Science, the premiere publication of the Association… Seguir Leyendo Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers help find that hypnosis can induce synesthesia

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Discovery of a type of aerosols from Sahara which will be useful to study climate change

Discovery of a type of aerosols from Sahara which will be useful to study climate change Scientists of the Soil Science and Geopharmacy Research Group of the University of Granada (Spain), directed by Rafael Delgado, have discivered and characterized a new type of atmospheric aerosols named \’iberulites\’, which could be useful for the study of… Seguir Leyendo Discovery of a type of aerosols from Sahara which will be useful to study climate change

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New studies on the Mediterranean diet confirm its effectiveness for chronic disease prevention

Scientists of the Instituto de Nutrición y Tecnología de los Alimentos (Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology) of the University of Granada (UGR, Spain) have been doing research into the positive effects of Mediterranean diet\’s ingredients on health. Among these works, there is a new research line about pancreatic cancer cells. Emilio Martínez de Victoria… Seguir Leyendo New studies on the Mediterranean diet confirm its effectiveness for chronic disease prevention

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Fossil and molecular evidence reveals the history of major marine biodiversity hotspots

– Fossil and molecular evidence reveals the history of major marine biodiversity hotspots The journal Science has published in the issue of the 1st of August the results of a detailed research work about the evolution of marine diversity all through the last 50 million years. The study has been carried out with the participation… Seguir Leyendo Fossil and molecular evidence reveals the history of major marine biodiversity hotspots

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A scientific study confirms the usefulness of art therapy to treat mental disease

A scientific study confirms the usefulness of art therapy to treat mental diseasePublished: Tuesday, July 8, 2008 – 10:21 in Health & Medicine Learn more about: art therapy bachelor of fine arts mental disease thought construction university of granada virgen de las nieves Related images(click to enlarge)University of GranadaUniversity of GranadaUniversity of GranadaElizaberta López Pérez,… Seguir Leyendo A scientific study confirms the usefulness of art therapy to treat mental disease

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Spanish engineers design a new model of slope marine dock

– Spanish engineers design a new model of slope marine dock Marine docks construction has traditionally encountered problems derived from swell-produced breking, especially in the event of great storms. The economic spending to repair the damage is very high and it affects ports, promenades or beaches. The most recent case in Spain was the storm… Seguir Leyendo Spanish engineers design a new model of slope marine dock

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Scientists from Granada drastically reduce the wait time for new teeth implant

– Scientists from Granada drastically reduce the wait time for new teeth implant The use of the growth hormone in oral implantology implantología has managed to regenerate the bone and hasten the integration between the bone base and the dental implant. The process allows to reduce from six months to two weeks the wait time… Seguir Leyendo Scientists from Granada drastically reduce the wait time for new teeth implant

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Scientifics develop computer software that permits tourists to customize their visits

– Scientifics develop computer software that permits tourists to customize their visits Luis Castillo Vidal, computer engineer of the University of Granada and one of the authors of the study, points out that, in order to design the customized visit plans, they have used Artificial Intelligence techniques, a science that provides computers with abilities to… Seguir Leyendo Scientifics develop computer software that permits tourists to customize their visits

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1 out of 4 obese school-aged children suffers metabolic syndrome

– 1 out of 4 obese school-aged children suffers metabolic syndrome One out of every four obese school-aged children (6 to 12 years old) develops an illness typically associated with adults that are nearly 40 years old, metabolic syndrome, due to one clear reason: child obesity. It has been revealed in a study carried out… Seguir Leyendo 1 out of 4 obese school-aged children suffers metabolic syndrome

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Scientists from Granada drastically reduce the wait time for new teeth implant

– Scientists from Granada drastically reduce the wait time for new teeth implant The use of the growth hormone in oral implantology implantología has managed to regenerate the bone and hasten the integration between the bone base and the dental implant. The process allows to reduce from six months to two weeks the wait time… Seguir Leyendo Scientists from Granada drastically reduce the wait time for new teeth implant