R&D Magazine - EEUU

R&D Magazine - EEUU

Elderly drivers have higher crash rates in non problematic environments than other drivers

Drivers aged over 60 have higher crash rates in non problematic operating environments –as in junctions– than drivers of other age groups. Although elderly drivers present deteriorated driving abilities, they have proved to be more cautious, to compensate such deficiencies. This way, older drivers avoid engaging in risky behaviours like speeding, passing dangerously or driving… Seguir Leyendo Elderly drivers have higher crash rates in non problematic environments than other drivers

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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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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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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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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

While the consumption of Goji berries has risen dramatically over the last months, their properties have not been scientifically proven yet by any relevant clinical intervention study with humans. Most of Goji berries’ components are contained in the recommended fruit and vegetable intake in balanced diets. The only difference is the «significant placebo effect» on… Seguir Leyendo Goji berries have the same nutrients as fruits and vegetables and a placebo effect

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Oldest fossils found in Cordillera Betica mountain range

Spanish researchers have found fossils of Ordovician conodonts dating to between 446 and 444 million years ago for the first time in the western Mediterranean. The discovery of these very primitive marine vertebrates has helped scientists to reconstruct the palaeogeography of the Cordillera Bética mountain range. Their study shows that the mountain system in the… Seguir Leyendo Oldest fossils found in Cordillera Betica mountain range

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People with a university degree fear death less than those at a lower literacy level

People with a university degree fear death less than those at a lower literacy level. In addition, fear of death is most common among women than men, which affects their children’s perception of death. In fact, 76% of children that report fear of death is due to their mothers avoiding the topic. Additionally, more of… Seguir Leyendo People with a university degree fear death less than those at a lower literacy level