A person’s dental patterns could be as reliable an identity proof for dead bodies as DNA, according to researchers from the University of Granada. Forensic police uses DNA testing to reveal the identity of dead bodies. The researchers came to the conclusion after analysing the dental patterns of more than 3,000 people. «There is sufficient dental… Seguir Leyendo Now, teeth of dead bodies can reveal their identity
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
A new computer program has been developed that allows early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease through processed images. This new system, developed by researchers of the University of Granada, has enhanced successful early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease up to 90 percent, which is an important progress within this area of study. To test this new automated… Seguir Leyendo New system for early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s developed
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
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
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
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
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
Talk aloud to solve mathematical problems quickly Can\’t solve a mathematical problem? Just talk aloud and see your troubles disappear, suggests a new study. The University of Granada (Spain) study, which has been recently published in the journal «Revista de investigación psicoeductiva» and the Electronic Journal of Research in Educational Psychology, found that those students… Seguir Leyendo Talk aloud to solve mathematical problems quickly
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
