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A simulator, the only of its kind in Spain, allows to learn to ski in midsummer and without having to set foot on snow

The facilities are located in the Instituto Mixto Universitario Deporte y Salud (iMUDS) institute, in Granada, and they are meant to revolutionize the means of learning winter sports The new simulator consists of a rolling carpet whose speed and slope can be adjusted. Its construction has costed more than 200 000 euros   Learning how… Seguir Leyendo A simulator, the only of its kind in Spain, allows to learn to ski in midsummer and without having to set foot on snow

Health Science and Technology

Researchers develop a ‘super-spaghetti’ with healthy properties which lessens the risk of suffering cardiovascular diseases

Researchers from the University of Granada and from the Research and Development of Functional Food Centre, along with two Italian universities, have developed a pasta enriched in fibre and antioxidants, elaborated with functional flours, in a project partially funded by the CEI BioTic centre. A single dish of this pasta contributes to 70% of the… Seguir Leyendo Researchers develop a ‘super-spaghetti’ with healthy properties which lessens the risk of suffering cardiovascular diseases

Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics

Researchers explain the working mechanisms of the human brain using the laws of Physics

Their work has been published in Scientific Reports, published by the renowned Nature magazine The researchers have made an original approach in which they studied neurons in detail, as if they were physic equations Is it possible to explain the working mechanisms of the human brain using only the laws of Physics? Researchers from the… Seguir Leyendo Researchers explain the working mechanisms of the human brain using the laws of Physics

Social, Economic and Legal Sciences

A research confirms that marathon runners experience the ‘flow’, a psychological state in which athletes get completely absorbed in their activity

During this subjective state, people get completely absorbed in an activity for their own enjoyment and pleasure, and they experience a great satisfaction The ‘flow’ may occur when carrying out any type of activity, for example, drawing, writing, playing music or playing a sport This research, carried out by researchers from the universities of Granada,… Seguir Leyendo A research confirms that marathon runners experience the ‘flow’, a psychological state in which athletes get completely absorbed in their activity

Health Science and Technology

New data on pluripotent stem cells released: a greatly promising alternative to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and cerebral infarction treatment

An international team of researchers, which counts with the participation of the University of Granada, has unveiled some details about stem cells biology unknown to this day, which will be essential for the application of said cells in human therapy An adult’s stem cells can be artificially «reprogrammed» to a pluripotent state similar to that… Seguir Leyendo New data on pluripotent stem cells released: a greatly promising alternative to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and cerebral infarction treatment

Health Science and Technology

Research warns about the negative effect of epidural analgesia on newborns

Researchers from the University of Granada observed that babies born after epidural analgesia show a small decline in Apgar index values, a quick test applied to newborn babies in order to assess their general health They carried out this work by analysing a total population of 2609 children born between 2010 and 2013 at San… Seguir Leyendo Research warns about the negative effect of epidural analgesia on newborns

Health Science and Technology

A research confirms that melatonin could be of use for preventing sepsis, first cause of death in hospital ICUs

In a research work carried out in mice, researchers from the University of Granada have managed to decode the immune response present in this disease and to identify the therapeutic targets of melatonin in it  Sepsis takes place when the body has an overwhelming immune response to a bacterial infection. There’s no specific treatment for… Seguir Leyendo A research confirms that melatonin could be of use for preventing sepsis, first cause of death in hospital ICUs

Information and Communication Technologies

The University of Granada inaugurates its new Graphene Laboratory, in which the material of the future will be manufactured

With an investment of more than 500 000 euros, the new facilities will allow the manufacture of all kinds and forms of graphene as well as the development of electronic nanodevices for IoT (Internet of Things) applications, biosensors, and ‘wereable’ devices attached to the clothes The University of Granada (UGR) has launched the Graphene and… Seguir Leyendo The University of Granada inaugurates its new Graphene Laboratory, in which the material of the future will be manufactured

Health Science and Technology

A single 15-minute, hand-exercise session improves manual dexterity and movement in patients with Parkinson’s disease

Researchers from the University of Granada have proven that a brief intervention causes changes in arm, hand and finger movement quality, and helps patients to carry out tasks such as writing or buttoning   Researchers from the University of Granada (UGR) have proven that a single 15-minute, hand-exercise session greatly improves manual dexterity and movement… Seguir Leyendo A single 15-minute, hand-exercise session improves manual dexterity and movement in patients with Parkinson’s disease

Social, Economic and Legal Sciences

A psychological technique which consists in seeing your own body reflected in a mirror has been proven to be of help to women who have bulimia

Researchers from the University of Granada have discovered that this technique reduces negative thoughts in women, boosts positive ones and reduces salivary cortisol levels In this research, which counted with the participation of 29 women with high body dissatisfaction, two different techniques were compared: guided exposure (in which the participants must observe their bodies in… Seguir Leyendo A psychological technique which consists in seeing your own body reflected in a mirror has been proven to be of help to women who have bulimia