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Perception of diseases determines its impact on patients

Researchers at the University of Granada have stated that, “the idea that patients have of their disease affects their own coping and adaptation to it”. They have developed a test for measuring and assessing chronic patients’ cognitive representation of their disease. This advance will enable the development of clinical psychological treatments much more efficient than… Seguir Leyendo Perception of diseases determines its impact on patients

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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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Now, teeth of dead bodies can reveal their identity

A person’s dental patterns could be as reliable an identity proof for dead bodies as DNA, according to researchers from the University of Granada. Forensic police uses DNA testing to reveal the identity of dead bodies. The researchers came to the conclusion after analysing the dental patterns of more than 3,000 people. “There is sufficient… Seguir Leyendo Now, teeth of dead bodies can reveal their identity

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Neanderthal, Homo sapiens split 500,000yrs older than believed

DNA-based analyses has revealed that the separation of Neanderthal and Homo sapiens might have occurred at least one million years ago-at least 500, 000 years earlier than previously thought. A doctoral thesis conducted at the National Center for Research on Human Evolution (Centro Nacional de Investigacion sobre la Evolucion Humana) -associated with the University of… Seguir Leyendo Neanderthal, Homo sapiens split 500,000yrs older than believed

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94 percent of breastfeeding mothers don’t follow proper diet

About 94 percent of breastfeeding mothers do not follow a proper diet, says a new study. The research conducted by the University of Granada (UG) revealed that nursing mothers did not consume the recommended dairy intake of fat, vitamins A, E and iron, while protein intake was too high. The results obtained will serve to… Seguir Leyendo 94 percent of breastfeeding mothers don’t follow proper diet

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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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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 of… Seguir Leyendo Aznalcollar disaster compared with 65 mln yr old mass extinction event

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Loud thinking helps solve maths problems quickly

Loud thinking helps solve maths problems quickly Those students who think aloud while solving such problems can so faster and have more possibilities of finding the right solution that those who do not do it. Likewise, drawing or making a pictorial representation relating to the subject also contributed to its solution, according to the study… Seguir Leyendo Loud thinking helps solve maths problems quickly

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Videogame designs military strategies based on ants’ movements

Videogame designs military strategies based on ants’ movements A researcher of the University of Granada has designed a new system for the mobility of military troops within a battlefield based on the mechanisms used by ant colonies to move using a commercial videogame. This work, developed at the department of Computer Architecture and Technology of… Seguir Leyendo Videogame designs military strategies based on ants’ movements

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