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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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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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Granada varsity study says UNSC order failed to disrupt Qaeda financing

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

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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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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