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Collecting can become obsession, addiction

Collecting dolls, thimbles or toy soldiers can have good psychological effects, but a Spanish researcher says for some collecting can become uncontrolled. Professor Francisca Lopez Torrecillas at the University of Granada says in principle, and as long as the hobby is performed under control, collecting is good from the psychological point of view, as it… Seguir Leyendo Collecting can become obsession, addiction

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Small faults may reduce large quake risks

Small faults may reduce large quake risks Spanish scientists say they\’ve found smaller tectonic faults close to larger faults in the Baetic mountain range can reduce the risk of major earthquakes. The researchers studying recent, active deformations in the Baetic mountains, located in southern and eastern Spain, say they have shown the activity of smaller… Seguir Leyendo Small faults may reduce large quake risks

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Gene may help drugs fight cancer

Gene may help drugs fight cancer The University of Granada research ers, led by Professors Antonia Jimenez, Jose Salazar and Consolacion Alonso, said the importance of the newly found gene — called «gene E» — is that its use to fight cancer can reduce the potent drugs that are currently used, resulting in a more… Seguir Leyendo Gene may help drugs fight cancer