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The Granada ‘IFMIF-DONES’ project plays a critical role in the development of fusion power: New video shows how this will be achieved

Fusion power is safe, clean, and practically unlimited—but is also one of humanity’s greatest challenges The ‘IFMIF-DONES’ project is set to play a critical role in the journey toward fusion power A new video showing how this will be achieved is now available: English version: https://youtu.be/qupecxxcZTQ Spanish version: https://youtu.be/4OSYX3w8lL4 In this video, the IFMIF-DONES Consortium… Seguir Leyendo The Granada ‘IFMIF-DONES’ project plays a critical role in the development of fusion power: New video shows how this will be achieved

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Temporary transfer tattoos, often used by children, can disrupt the skin’s protective barrier function

Temporary transfer tattoos should be used with caution, according to a study by the University of Granada (UGR), especially among patients suffering from skin damage, such as those affected by psoriasis or atopic dermatitis Temporary transfer tattoos, particularly popular among children, can damage the skin’s protective barrier. This is the finding of a study published… Seguir Leyendo Temporary transfer tattoos, often used by children, can disrupt the skin’s protective barrier function

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A study reveals the multiple benefits of the Mediterranean diet for patients with lupus, an autoimmune disease

Scientists from the UGR have demonstrated that patients with lupus who follow a Mediterranean diet experience improvements in the clinical evolution of the disease, have a lower incidence of being overweight or obese, and present a lower cardiovascular risk Scientists from the University of Granada (UGR) have demonstrated the multiple benefits of the Mediterranean diet… Seguir Leyendo A study reveals the multiple benefits of the Mediterranean diet for patients with lupus, an autoimmune disease

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Experts find that the risks of COVID-19 vaccination are outweighed by the absence of complications due to the disease

An international team of scientists, led by UGR researcher Antonio Hernández, has analysed the safety of the Pfizer, Moderna, and AstraZeneca vaccines An international study, headed by Antonio Hernández, Professor of the Department of Legal Medicine, Toxicology and Physical Anthropology of the University of Granada (UGR), has reviewed the assessment reports of the European Medicines… Seguir Leyendo Experts find that the risks of COVID-19 vaccination are outweighed by the absence of complications due to the disease

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A UGR study carried out on wastewater rules out the transmission of Coronavirus transmitted via faeces

Scientists from the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Granada have demonstrated that the waters and aerosols from the wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) in Granada Province, in which the genetic material of the SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus has been detected, do not generate a notable incidence of the virus among WWTP workers Researchers analyzing 134 workers… Seguir Leyendo A UGR study carried out on wastewater rules out the transmission of Coronavirus transmitted via faeces

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Melatonin was shown to protect kidney damage caused by obesity with diabetes

An international study led by the UGR shows the efficacy of this treatment in slowing, delaying and/or preventing the progression of kidney disease towards renal failure in animal models of diabesity (obesity and its type 2 diabetes). Scientists from the University of Granada (UGR), the Hospital Universitario La Paz (Madrid), and the University of Texas… Seguir Leyendo Melatonin was shown to protect kidney damage caused by obesity with diabetes

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Genes linked to creativity were the “secret weapon” in the survival of Homo sapiens

An international team of scientists, led by the University of Granada (UGR), has identified for the first time a series of 267 genes linked to creativity that differentiate Homo sapiens from Homo neanderthalensis (Neanderthals) and the chimpanzee. Their study indicates that these genes acted as a “secret weapon” that enabled Homo sapiens to avoid extinction… Seguir Leyendo Genes linked to creativity were the “secret weapon” in the survival of Homo sapiens

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Scientists produce the first anatomical atlas of a tiny insect responsible for the greatest financial losses in citrus crops worldwide

Researchers from the University of Granada have used computerized microtomography techniques to perform the first complete reconstruction of the Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri, a tiny insect measuring approximately 3 mm that causes significant damage to citrus fruit crops worldwide  Scientists from the University of Granada (UGR) have made the first anatomical atlas of a… Seguir Leyendo Scientists produce the first anatomical atlas of a tiny insect responsible for the greatest financial losses in citrus crops worldwide

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Scientists find that a natural treatment based on flour made with mealworms helps prevent diabetes

Scientists from the University of Granada and the Salamanca-based company Tebrio have used the insect Tenebrio molitor, more commonly known as the mealworm, as a source of antidiabetic peptides Scientists from the Bioreactors Research Group (BIO-110) of the University of Granada (UGR) have demonstrated that a natural treatment based on flour made from the insect… Seguir Leyendo Scientists find that a natural treatment based on flour made with mealworms helps prevent diabetes

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Smoking cannabis significantly impairs vision but many users are unaware of it

A study carried out by the University of Granada indicates that smoking cannabis significantly alters key visual functions, such as visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, three-dimensional vision (stereopsis), the ability to focus, and glare sensitivity Yet, more than 90% of users believe that using cannabis has no effect on their vision, or only a slight effect… Seguir Leyendo Smoking cannabis significantly impairs vision but many users are unaware of it