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Preterm mothers’ milk contains less antioxidants than mothers completing their gestation

A study conducted at the University of Granada and at the University Hospital San Cecilio revealed that preterm mothers’ milk contains low concentrations of coenzyme Q10. This is a complex of great medical importance, due both to its antioxidant capacity and to its role as a component of the electron transport chain, among other functions.… Seguir Leyendo Preterm mothers’ milk contains less antioxidants than mothers completing their gestation

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Researchers identify the genotype of disorders causing cardiac sudden death syndrome

Researchers from the Hospital Virgen de las Nieves of the University of Granada have identified the most frequent mutations in the gene KCNH2 in patients with long QT syndrome. Long Qt syndrome is a disorder of cardiac ionic channels that approximately affects one in every 2,500 people and may cause torsade de pointes episodes, which… Seguir Leyendo Researchers identify the genotype of disorders causing cardiac sudden death syndrome

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New data obtained on liposomes employed in drug encapsulation and gene therapies

University of Granada scientists and the Spanish Higher Institute for Scientific Research (CSIC) have made significant progress in understanding lipid membranes, which are extensively employed in the development of cosmetic and drug products, and which have potential application in the field of nanotechnology. Phospholipid vesicles (liposomes) are colloidal systems that arise considerable interest from the… Seguir Leyendo New data obtained on liposomes employed in drug encapsulation and gene therapies

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Drug-abusers have difficulty to recognize negative emotions as wrath, fear and sadness

University of Granada scientists have been the first to analyze the relation between drug abuse and recognition of basic emotions (happiness, surprise, wrath, fear, sadness and disgust) by drug-abusers. Thus, the study revealed that drug-abusers have difficulty to identify negative emotions by their facial expression: wrath, disgust, fear and sadness. Further, regular abuse of alcohol,… Seguir Leyendo Drug-abusers have difficulty to recognize negative emotions as wrath, fear and sadness

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Warning about ‘benevolent sexism’ and men’s apparently positive attitudes towards women

Research conducted at the University of Granada warns about the negative effects of the so-called «benevolent sexism», a term used for apparently «positive» ideas and attitudes of men towards women, which are based on the assumption that men must take care of and sacrifice themselves for women. The research revealed that when individuals are told… Seguir Leyendo Warning about ‘benevolent sexism’ and men’s apparently positive attitudes towards women

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Clinical waste management needs specialized regulation

A study carried out by the University of Granada (UGR) warns of the need to unify existing plans for clinical waste management in the different autonomous communities to improve recycling and waste disposal. There is currently no specific state-wide regulation, just a framework law that the Spanish Ministry of the Environment and Rural and Marine… Seguir Leyendo Clinical waste management needs specialized regulation

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Mother’s milk improves the physical condition of future adolescents

Enrique García Artero, the principal author of the study and researcher at the University of Granada pointed out that, «Our objective was to analyse the relationship between the duration of breastfeeding babies and their physical condition in adolescence». «The results suggest further beneficial effects and provide support to breast feeding as superior to any other… Seguir Leyendo Mother’s milk improves the physical condition of future adolescents

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A new method is developed for predicting shade improvement after teeth bleaching

Researchers at the University of Granada have developed a new method for predicting the precise shade that a bleaching treatment will bring about for a patient’s teeth. What is innovative about this method is that it allows researchers to successfully predict the outcome of a bleaching treatment, which will have a significant impact on such… Seguir Leyendo A new method is developed for predicting shade improvement after teeth bleaching

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Subsidies have no effect on Spanish cinema productivity

Awards have an impact on Spanish movie productivity, since they increase internal and external distribution demand, but subsidies have no effect whatsoever on the productivity of the Spanish film industry. This is the conclusion of researchers at the University of Granada (UGR), who have studied the production of films in Spain. «Awards increase the amount… Seguir Leyendo Subsidies have no effect on Spanish cinema productivity

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Goji berries have the same nutrients as fruits and vegetables and a placebo effect

A University of Granada professor specialist in Nutrition explained that the species Lycium Barbarum — currently imported from China — comes from the Mediterranean regions and grows in other mild regions of the world. Also, he stated that «Goji berries will not have any positive effect on people that do not follow a balanced diet.»… Seguir Leyendo Goji berries have the same nutrients as fruits and vegetables and a placebo effect