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New data on the nature of dark matter

74961 74961Recent research conducted by scientists from the University of Granada can contribute to determine the nature of dark matter, one of the most important mysteries in physics. As indirect evidence provided by its gravitational effects, dark matter amounts to more than 80% of the universe.In an article published in the prestigious journal Physical Review… Seguir Leyendo New data on the nature of dark matter

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Testing doctor fatigue by measuring eye movements

73810 An international team of scientists including researchers from the U. of Granada find that the speed of saccadic movements (rapid eye movements) is an excellent way to objectively measure the level of fatigue in a physicianResults prove that after a 24-hour medical shift, the speed of saccadic movements diminishes and the subjective perception of… Seguir Leyendo Testing doctor fatigue by measuring eye movements

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Research shows that the more chocolate you eat, the lower your body fat

68455 University of Granada researchers from the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences have scientifically disproven the old belief that eating chocolate is fattening.In an article published this week in the journal Nutrition, the authors have shown that higher consumption of chocolate is associated with lower levels of total… Seguir Leyendo Research shows that the more chocolate you eat, the lower your body fat

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Melatonin helps control weight gain as it stimulates the appearance of ‘beige fat’

67310 Spanish scientists are the first to reveal the previously unknown enigma of the effect melatonin has to counter obesity in the organism and why it has metabolic benefits in treating diabetes and hyperlipidemiaMelatonin is a natural hormone segregated by the body and melatonin levels generally increase in the dark at night. It is also found… Seguir Leyendo Melatonin helps control weight gain as it stimulates the appearance of ‘beige fat’

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Melatonin helps control weight gain as it stimulates the appearance of ‘beige fat’

67310 Spanish scientists are the first to reveal the previously unknown enigma of the effect melatonin has to counter obesity in the organism and why it has metabolic benefits in treating diabetes and hyperlipidemiaMelatonin is a natural hormone segregated by the body and melatonin levels generally increase in the dark at night. It is also found… Seguir Leyendo Melatonin helps control weight gain as it stimulates the appearance of ‘beige fat’

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Choline intake improves memory and attention-holding capacity

64817 An experimental 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) Simón Bolívar University, (Venezuela) and the University… Seguir Leyendo Choline intake improves memory and attention-holding capacity

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Choline intake improves memory and attention-holding capacity

64817 An experimental 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) Simón Bolívar University, (Venezuela) and the University… Seguir Leyendo Choline intake improves memory and attention-holding capacity

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Why are bacteria increasingly resistant to antibiotics?

A University of Granada researcher has formulated a new hypothesis concerning an enigma that the scientific community has still not been able to solve and which could revolutionise the pharmaceutical industry: Why are bacteria becoming increasingly more resistant to antibiotics?His work has revealed that the use of antibiotics can even cause non-resistant bacteria to become… Seguir Leyendo Why are bacteria increasingly resistant to antibiotics?