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Scientists successfully grow artificial skin from umbilical cord stem cells

68546 Washington, Nov. 23 (ANI): Scientists have artificially-grown skin for major burn patients, since the skin could be stored in tissue banks and made available when needed.Spanish scientists, from the Tissue Engineering Research Group, from the Dept. of Histology at the University of Granada, have managed, for the first time, to grow artificial skin from… Seguir Leyendo Scientists successfully grow artificial skin from umbilical cord stem cells

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How brain of gambling addicts work

67143 function when comparing cocaine addicts and gambling addicts.The study reveals that gambling addicts present brain function abnormalities affecting their decision-making capacity.In two articles, they confirm that cocaine has cumulative prejudicial effects on the functioning of areas of the brain (anterior cingulate and part of the prefrontal cortex) necessary for correct control of impulses. This… Seguir Leyendo How brain of gambling addicts work

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Its official! Nibbling on chocolates can help you fight the flab

68455 Washington, Nov 08 (ANI): Researchers have scientifically disproven the old belief that eating chocolate is fattening, as their new study has shown that higher consumption of chocolate is associated with lower levels of total fat (fat deposited all over the body) and central fat (abdominal), independently of whether or not the individual participates in regular… Seguir Leyendo Its official! Nibbling on chocolates can help you fight the flab

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Cognitive performance best among girls who walk to school

65394 Washington, July 25 (ANI): Adolescent girls who walk to school show better cognitive performance than those who travel by bus or car, a new study suggests.Moreover, cognitive performance is also better in girls who take more than 15 minutes than in those who live closer and have a shorter walk to school.The results come… Seguir Leyendo Cognitive performance best among girls who walk to school

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Cognitive performance best among girls who walk to school

65394 Washington, July 25 (ANI): Adolescent girls who walk to school show better cognitive performance than those who travel by bus or car, a new study suggests.Moreover, cognitive performance is also better in girls who take more than 15 minutes than in those who live closer and have a shorter walk to school.The results come… Seguir Leyendo Cognitive performance best among girls who walk to school

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Exercising 3 times per week during pregnancy lowers risk of high birth weight babies

65951 Washington, July 17 (ANI): A new study has found that moderate-intensity exercise three times a week during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy halves the risk of having a high birth weight newborn (babies with macrosomia, that is, weighing over 4 kilos) and, therefore, the risk of needing a caesarean delivery.These findings come… Seguir Leyendo Exercising 3 times per week during pregnancy lowers risk of high birth weight babies

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Exercising 3 times per week during pregnancy lowers risk of high birth weight babies

65951 Washington, July 17 (ANI): A new study has found that moderate-intensity exercise three times a week during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy halves the risk of having a high birth weight newborn (babies with macrosomia, that is, weighing over 4 kilos) and, therefore, the risk of needing a caesarean delivery.These findings come… Seguir Leyendo Exercising 3 times per week during pregnancy lowers risk of high birth weight babies

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Eating beef liver can improve long-term memory

64817 Washington, July 12 (ANI): A new study in rats has shown that consuming choline, a vitamin B group nutrient found in foodstuffs like eggs and chicken or beef liver, soy and wheat germ, helps improve long-term memory and attention-holding capacity.The study, conducted by scientists at the University of Granada (Spain) Simon Bolivar University, (Venezuela)… Seguir Leyendo Eating beef liver can improve long-term memory

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Eating beef liver can improve long-term memory

64817 Washington, July 12 (ANI): A new study in rats has shown that consuming choline, a vitamin B group nutrient found in foodstuffs like eggs and chicken or beef liver, soy and wheat germ, helps improve long-term memory and attention-holding capacity.The study, conducted by scientists at the University of Granada (Spain) Simon Bolivar University, (Venezuela)… Seguir Leyendo Eating beef liver can improve long-term memory

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Antarctic polar icecap formed ‘33.6 million years ago’

64519 Washington, May 29 (ANI): The Antarctic continental ice cap came into existence during the Oligocene epoch, some 33.6 million years ago, according to data from an international expedition.These findings were based on information contained in ice sediments from different depths.The expedition led by the Andalusian Institute of Earth Sciences (IACT)-a Spanish National Research Council-University… Seguir Leyendo Antarctic polar icecap formed ‘33.6 million years ago’