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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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Stem cells with human heart tissue ‘reprogrammed’ to improve treatments

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

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Cops, thieves, ordinary people apply different logic when making decisions

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

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Video games ‘do not affect kids’ academic performance’

Video games may not necessarily affect academic results of children, unlike most parents’ perception, according to a new study. In fact, the new research claims that video games can have a very positive influence in the education of children, when used in moderation. Angeles Llorca Diez from the Department of Didactics of Musical, Plastic and… Seguir Leyendo Video games ‘do not affect kids’ academic performance’

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Aznalcollar disaster compared with 65 mln yr old mass extinction event

Aznalcollar disaster compared with 65 mln yr old mass extinction event A team of scientists from the University of Granada (UGR) has compared the disaster caused by the Aznalcollar spillage in the Donana National Park in Andalusia 11 years ago with the biggest species extinction known to date. According to the scientists, carrying out comparisons… Seguir Leyendo Aznalcollar disaster compared with 65 mln yr old mass extinction event

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Left-handers associate left with nice, right with ugly

Left-handers associate left with nice, right with ugly Left-handers tend to associate the left with nice and good things and the right with ugly and bad things, a research has found. The above conclusion is a part of the many studies compiled by professor Julio Santiago de Torres, from the Department of Experimental Psychology and… Seguir Leyendo Left-handers associate left with nice, right with ugly

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Exhaustion may be the only determinant of climber’s performance

Exhaustion may be the only determinant of climber’s performance The maximum time an athlete takes to become exhausted while climbing may be the only determinant of his/her performance, reveals a new study. Up till now, performance indicators for climbing have been low body fat percentage and grip strength. Moreover, the existing research was based on… Seguir Leyendo Exhaustion may be the only determinant of climber’s performance

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Loud thinking helps solve maths problems quickly

Loud thinking helps solve maths problems quickly Those students who think aloud while solving such problems can so faster and have more possibilities of finding the right solution that those who do not do it. Likewise, drawing or making a pictorial representation relating to the subject also contributed to its solution, according to the study… Seguir Leyendo Loud thinking helps solve maths problems quickly

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Consumption of certain fish linked to poor cognitive performance in kids

Consumption of certain fish linked to poor cognitive performance in kids A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Granada has revealed that kids who eat fish more than 3 times per week show worse performance in the general cognitive, executive and perceptual-manipulative areas. Those with higher levels of exposure to mercury show… Seguir Leyendo Consumption of certain fish linked to poor cognitive performance in kids

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