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‘Physically fit teens have better appetite control and energy expenditure’

A research reveals that children in good shape have better appetite control and energy expenditure. The study conducted at the Department of Physiology of the University of Granada revealed that physically fit adolescents aged 12-17 present increased levels of insulin and leptin. Insulin and leptin are hormones involved in the development of diabetes, appetite control… Seguir Leyendo ‘Physically fit teens have better appetite control and energy expenditure’

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New system for early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s developed

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

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Stem cells with human heart tissue ‘reprogrammed’ to improve treatments

For the first time, Spanish researchers have used adult cells extracted from human heart tissue to turn stem cells from adipose tissue into cardiac myocytes. In other words, they achieved to “reprogram” adult stem cells, which might improve treatments for heart disease therapeutical. Currently, the use of stem cells in heart disease treatments is one… Seguir Leyendo Stem cells with human heart tissue ‘reprogrammed’ to improve treatments

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‘Banks, intel services can pool data to disrupt Qaeda funds’

Banks and intelligence services can pool information to deter and destroy Al Qaeda’s sources of fund raising, says recent research. Financial data themselves may not give any hint on how this terrorist group and its related outfits get funds. However, when these data are combined with other information held by the intelligence services, it can… Seguir Leyendo ‘Banks, intel services can pool data to disrupt Qaeda funds’

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Granada varsity study says UNSC order failed to disrupt Qaeda financing

Measures established by the United Nations Security Council to freeze assets failed to disrupt financing to Al Qaeda, a University of Granada study has revealed. According to Juan Miguel del Cid Gsmez, Professor of Finances and Accounting at the University of Granada and author of the study, Al Qaeda has used a number of mechanisms… Seguir Leyendo Granada varsity study says UNSC order failed to disrupt Qaeda financing

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Cops, thieves, ordinary people apply different logic when making decisions

Police officers and criminals are more consistent in their judgements than ordinary people, according to a new study. However, police officers’ reasoning is more similar to that of ordinary people than to that of thieves. This conclusion might have significant implications on criminal jurisdiction. For the purpose of this study, a 120-people sample was taken.… Seguir Leyendo Cops, thieves, ordinary people apply different logic when making decisions

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Changes in social roles of men and women may increase gender violence

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

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Aznalcollar disaster compared with 65 mln yr old mass extinction event

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

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Left-handers associate left with nice, right with ugly

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

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