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Health Science and Technology

Depression is more than a mental disorder: it affects the whole organism

An international team of researchers lead by the University of Granada has scientifically proven, for the first time, that depression is associated with important alterations of the oxidative stress, so it should be considered a systemic disease This work could explain the significant association that depression has with cardiovascular diseases and cancer, and why people… Seguir Leyendo Depression is more than a mental disorder: it affects the whole organism

Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics

The structure of an object located around a black hole five billion light-years from Earth, accurately measured for the first time

It’s the most accurate measure achieved until now of such a small structure in such a distant object. This would be equivalent to detecting an Euro coin at a distance of more than 100000 kilometers, for example.   The team of researchers, with the participation of the University of Granada, has succeeded in measuring the… Seguir Leyendo The structure of an object located around a black hole five billion light-years from Earth, accurately measured for the first time

Social, Economic and Legal Sciences

Description of the homes of the first Christians to occupy the Alhambra in 1492

M.ª Elena Díez Jorge, researcher from the department of Arts History at the University of Granada, has thoroughly analyzed more than one hundred documents from that time, which were kept in several archives Her work, first of its kind in the world, has unveiled the distribution and other aspects of the houses that the Catholic… Seguir Leyendo Description of the homes of the first Christians to occupy the Alhambra in 1492

Health Science and Technology

Research warns about the necessity of studying the sleep disturbances in patients with cancer

Researchers from the Hospital Inmaculada ONCOSUR-Granada hospital and the University of Granada (UGR) prove that sleep problems are very significant among patients with cancer prior to undergoing radiotherapy. A study carried out by researchers from the Hospital Inmaculada ONCOSUR-Granada hospital and the UGR department of Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatment shows the sleep disturbances suffered… Seguir Leyendo Research warns about the necessity of studying the sleep disturbances in patients with cancer

Health Science and Technology

Consuming Omega-3 during pregnancy enhances fetal iron metabolism and prevents deficiencies

A research carried out by scientists from the University of Granada and King’s College London shows that maternal DHA supplementation could help preventing or reducing the risk of the newborn suffering from anemia. A research has proven, for the first time, that maternal supplementation with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 essential polyunsaturated fatty acid, enhances… Seguir Leyendo Consuming Omega-3 during pregnancy enhances fetal iron metabolism and prevents deficiencies

Humanities

A researcher from the University of Granada reveals that Bernini’s ‘Animas’, two of his most famous sculptures, were originally meant to be mythological (not religious) sculptures

David García Cueto, Arts History professor at the University of Granada, affirms that these two marble heads are not a representation of a Christian soul’s personification enjoying the pleasures of the Heaven or tormented by the punishment received in Hell (as believed until now), but they really are a nymph and a satyr, respectively. The… Seguir Leyendo A researcher from the University of Granada reveals that Bernini’s ‘Animas’, two of his most famous sculptures, were originally meant to be mythological (not religious) sculptures

Health Science and Technology

A new non-invasive methodology, developed by UGR researchers, allows for early diagnosis of diseases such as osteoporosis and Alzheimer’s

Scientists from the University of Granada have developed a new fluorescent dye capable of detecting, in a single test lasting 20 minutes, the presence of phosphate and biothiol inside living cells. This scientific breakthrough could contribute significantly to the early diagnosis of diseases such as osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s, type 2 diabetes, and prostate cancer, since abnormal… Seguir Leyendo A new non-invasive methodology, developed by UGR researchers, allows for early diagnosis of diseases such as osteoporosis and Alzheimer’s

Health Science and Technology

New data on why the treatments against the most aggressive brain tumors fail found, which could be used for developing new therapies

A research team, with the participation of the University of Granada, has proven that two small structural elements, called decorin and lumican, could be decisive in the development of a resistance to the drugs currently used for treating glioblastoma multiforme, such as temozolamide. It’s the most frequent and aggressive tumor that affects the central nervous… Seguir Leyendo New data on why the treatments against the most aggressive brain tumors fail found, which could be used for developing new therapies

Social, Economic and Legal Sciences

VIDEO: Researchers recommend going to dance and music shows in order to improve our physical and emotional health

A pioneer research carried out by researchers from the University of Granada, in collaboration with the circus company Zen del Sur, shows that performing arts positively influence the spectator’s mood and self-esteem Their work suggests that this kind of shows have a positive impact on the quality of life.   Researchers from the University of… Seguir Leyendo VIDEO: Researchers recommend going to dance and music shows in order to improve our physical and emotional health

Health Science and Technology

An international team of scientists unveil the most comprehensive gene mapping of lupus achieved to date

This significant scientific breakthrough, published this week in the prestigious academic journal Nature Genetics, paves the way for the development of new, more effective, and personalized medical treatments for this autoimmune disease. Their work provides us with the tools needed to classify patients in accordance with their genetic profiles and the risks associated with these… Seguir Leyendo An international team of scientists unveil the most comprehensive gene mapping of lupus achieved to date