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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 Betica 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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Professionals think that there aren’t criteria for certifying that an illness is terminal

Physicians that have to decide whether an illness is terminal think that ‘there are not valid and adequate criteria for certifying that an illness is terminal.’ This is the conclusion drawn from a pioneer study conducted at the University of Granada, and recently published in the International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology (IJCHP). For… Seguir Leyendo Professionals think that there aren’t criteria for certifying that an illness is terminal

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New training program on self-efficacy reduces stress of patients with schizophrenia

Researchers at the University of Granada have designed a new training program on specific self-efficacy for reducing stress in psychotic patients. When stress was reduced, patients reported an improvement in symptoms, which meant enhancement of their well-being and quality of life. Researchers proved that these patients can improve their quality of life through proper psychological… Seguir Leyendo New training program on self-efficacy reduces stress of patients with schizophrenia

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Separation between Neanderthal and Homo sapiens might have occurred 500,000 years earlier

The separation of Neanderthal and Homo sapiens might have occurred at least one million years ago, more than 500.000 years earlier than previously believed after DNA-based analyses. A doctoral thesis conducted at the National Centre for Research on Human Evolution (Centro Nacional de Investigacion sobre la Evolucion Humana) -associated with the University of Granada-, analysed… Seguir Leyendo Separation between Neanderthal and Homo sapiens might have occurred 500,000 years earlier

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Damage to the frontal cortex of the brain affects ability to react quickly to a stimulus

Researchers of the University of Granada have demonstrated that patients who have damage to the right prefrontal cortex of the brain – the part involved in anticipation and quick reaction to stimuli- present a deficit in intentional anticipation (for example, when we put the vehicle in gear before the light turns green). However, these patients… Seguir Leyendo Damage to the frontal cortex of the brain affects ability to react quickly to a stimulus

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New system developed for early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers of the University of Granada have developed a new computer program that allows early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease through processed images. This new system has enhanced successful early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease up to 90%, which is an important progress within this area of study. The study was conducted by professor Ignacio Alvarez Illan,… Seguir Leyendo New system developed for early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease

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Polygala balansae, a new bush to Europe, at risk of extinction in Spain

Researchers at the University of Granada (UGR) have studied the natural history and conservation status in Spain of the only known population of Polygala balansae in Europe, a thorny bush that can grow up to 1.5 metres high, which was previously thought to be exclusive to Morocco. The team of scientists is calling for it… Seguir Leyendo Polygala balansae, a new bush to Europe, at risk of extinction in Spain

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Aznalcollar disaster compared with Cretaceous mass extinction

Aznalcollar disaster compared with Cretaceous mass extinction Researchers from the University of Granada (UGR) have 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. What do these two disasters have in common? The scientists say that carrying out… Seguir Leyendo Aznalcollar disaster compared with Cretaceous mass extinction

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Small faults in South East Spain reduce earthquake risk of larger ones

Small faults in South East Spain reduce earthquake risk of larger ones A team of Spanish scientists, studying recent, active deformations in the Baetic mountain range, have shown that the activity of smaller tectonic structures close to larger faults in the south east of the Iberian Peninsula partially offsets the risk of earthquakes. \’There are… Seguir Leyendo Small faults in South East Spain reduce earthquake risk of larger ones