Researchers from the University of Granada found a close association between magnetic systems and certain brain activity states, including 'spin-glass' states that can lead to frozen neuronal activity. This study provides a novel theoretical framework for understanding biological mechanisms behind destabilization of these states.
A study by the University of Granada found that 8.2% of amateur cyclists admitted to consuming performance-enhancement drugs. The researchers associate PEDs consumption with a 'false consensus effect', permissive attitudes, and lower self-efficacy among participants.
A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine analyzed data from over 9,000 children and adolescents to identify those with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The research found that a simple aerobic capacity test can determine which children have worse cardiovascular health and should undergo an intervention program.
A new AI-based diagnosis technique uses functional and structural brain imaging to identify affected regions in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's patients. The study, published in International Journal of Neural Systems, shows promising results with high accuracy rates.
Researchers from the University of Granada have reconstructed the Gibraltar Arc's movement 9 million years ago, revealing clockwise and counterclockwise rotations of large land blocks. The study reconciles contradictory data on the region's tectonic history.
Researchers from UGR and hospitals Virgen de las Nieves and San Cecilio found that telerehabilitation reduces side effects of breast cancer treatment, such as pain and fatigue. The online exercise program showed excellent results for patients, maintaining benefits even after 6 months.
A study by UGR and University Hospital San Rafael found that Spanish children are overexposed to unhealthy food ads on TV, promoting childhood obesity. The researchers call for increased control over food commercials to promote healthy lifestyles.
Scientists from Granada and Valencia universities developed a new molecular method to detect Toxoplasma gondii in ham, finding the parasite's prevalence varied between 0% and 32.35%, with some samples being infective. The study suggests freezing ham before curing can eliminate the parasite faster.
Researchers found that consuming high oleic canola oil enriched with Omega-3 significantly reduced triglyceride levels and PCSK9 protein concentration in plasma, suggesting a potential role for dietary fat in preventing cardiovascular diseases.
Researchers from the University of Granada have discovered 62 satellite DNA families in the migratory locust, a species with no previously known satellite DNA. This discovery expands the genetic information available to date about the species, revealing new insights into its genome and potential applications for chromosome identification.
Researchers at University of Granada found telerehabilitation through Skype reduces pain, fatigue, and improves strength in women with breast cancer. An 8-week exercise program led to significant benefits that lasted 6 months after completion.
Researchers from University of Granada utilize alperujo and used cooking oil to produce surface active agents. They use biotechnological methods to ferment alperujo and convert used cooking oil into monoglycerides and diglycerides, reducing environmental impact and increasing the value of waste streams.
Researchers reconstruct climate and oceanographic conditions in the westernmost Mediterranean Sea, revealing hot and dry Medieval Climatic Anomaly and cooler Little Ice Age conditions. Human impact also detected in temperature increase, aridification, and soil erosion.
Researchers found that male batterers show greater activation in anterior cingulate cortex and medial prefrontal cortex, and smaller reaction in superior prefrontal cortex in response to intimate partner violence images. This study may have important implications for understanding violence against women and recidivism in batterers.
Researchers at the University of Granada have developed a non-invasive method to detect celiac disease in children aged 2-4. The test uses capillary blood and detects disease markers, allowing for early diagnosis without the need for blood extraction or intestinal biopsy.
Breast cancer is more aggressive and common in obese women due to peritumoral fat facilitating the expansion of cancer stem cells. Researchers found that interactions between tumor cells and immature adipocytes increase cytokine secretion, leading to increased CSCs and metastasis.
Researchers found that maslinic acid induces extrinsic cellular death pathway in Caco-2 cells without protein p53, leading to early apoptosis. The study suggests natural antitumoral agents with dual apoptotic pathways could be effective in treating colon cancer.
Research reveals depression alters oxidative stress levels, leading to increased risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer. Treatment can improve malondialdehyde levels, while zinc and uric acid levels normalize.
A team of Spanish researchers has accurately detected a structure in the innermost region of a quasar at a distance of over 5 billion light-years using the gravitational microlensing effect. This breakthrough will help us better understand how galaxies were born and evolve.
A study of 105 cancer patients found significant sleep disturbances before radiotherapy treatment. These problems were associated with cancer progression, prior treatments like chemotherapy, and anxiety. Researchers warn that addressing these issues is crucial for improving patient quality of life.
A study by University of Granada researchers found that maternal DHA supplementation enhances fetal iron metabolism, improving iron reserves and preventing anemia-related complications. The research involved 110 healthy pregnant women who received either a balanced diet or a balanced diet with omega-3 supplements.
Researchers have reinterpreted Bernini's 'Animas' sculptures as mythologically themed works, featuring a nymph and satyr. The discovery is based on unpublished documents from the Roman Historical Archives, opening a new perspective on Bernini's oeuvre.
Pedestrians perceive higher safety in streets with white light compared to yellowish lights, possibly due to improved face identification. The study also found that high blue-wavelength lights inhibit melatonin levels more effectively.
Researchers have linked schizophrenia symptoms to specific brain features using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The study identified distinctive subgroups among patients with different symptoms. Analyzing the brain's anatomy may help develop more precise treatments for individual patients.
Research finds that repeated traumatic experiences during infancy and adolescence multiply the risk of psychosis by 7. Heavy cannabis use also significantly raises this risk, with a 6x multiplier. Neuroticism levels are associated with a 30% increased risk.
A new IT system uses mathematical algorithms to predict crime patterns and optimize police patrols. This breakthrough aims to reduce crime rates and save human resources, strengthening crime prevention over suppression.
Researchers found that frying vegetables in Extra Virgin Olive Oil increases their antioxidant capacity and phenolic compounds. The method preserves the natural nutrients of raw vegetables while transferring oil-exclusive phenols.
A University of Granada study found that young male cyclists between 15 and 24 years old are at highest risk of death in traffic accidents. The researchers analyzed data from over 50,000 cyclists involved in accidents between 1993 and 2009, concluding that age and sex play a significant role in mortality rates among cyclists.
Researchers discover coffee grounds and silverskin contain powerful antioxidants, fibre and phenols, making them suitable for creating healthy food products. The study's findings suggest these by-products could greatly diminish the environmental impact of discarded coffee waste.
A new psychological technique called Motivational Interviewing has been shown to help smokers change their behavior and see tobacco as unpleasant. This technique, which takes just 20 minutes, increases self-efficiency and reduces resistance, allowing smokers to overcome motivation barriers.
A new study by University of Granada researchers analyzed the distance English schoolchildren are willing to walk to school, finding it increases with age. The results show that children living closer to their school are more likely to walk, highlighting the importance of environmental factors in shaping walking habits.
Scientists at the University of Granada have confirmed Bergmann's rule for ectotherms, revealing that long-tailed lizards are larger and retain heat longer in high-altitude habitats. This study resolves decades-long debates on the mechanism behind the Bergmann clines, showing that larger animals indeed have slower cooling rates.
Scientists have analyzed seabed sediments to reconstruct past climates in the Mediterranean basin over 20,000 years. The study found reliable markers for wind patterns, fluvial cycles, and oxygenation conditions, shedding light on climate change.
Researchers from UGR have set limits to the properties of axions, which aspire to be identified as dark matter. The study uses numerical simulations of stellar evolution and suggests that axion emission can significantly affect the timing of helium burning in stars.
Researchers at the University of Granada have discovered that specific microRNAs can deactivate the SMARCA4 gene, a tumor suppressor. This finding opens up new avenues for diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer.
A study by Spanish scientists confirms that exposure to persistent organic pollutants in the body is linked to higher levels of cholesterol, triglycerides, and obesity. The researchers analyzed nearly 300 men and women and found a correlation between pollutant levels and health risks.
The Curiosity robot has confirmed an episodic increase in methane concentration in Mars' atmosphere, which may indicate the presence of biological activity. The detection is based on detailed analysis of data collected during 605 Martian days and is attributed to the tunable laser spectrometer in the SAM instrument.
Researchers have studied the formation and growth of chemical gardens, which produce colored forms resembling vegetable structures. By controlling the environment and reagent concentrations, they obtained reproducible structures such as flowers, filaments, or spirals.
Researchers at the University of Granada have successfully modified a type of lactose protein called beta-lactoglobulin using pulsed light, making it easier to digest. The treatment facilitates digestion, particularly in the small intestine, without altering the protein's functional properties.
Researchers have made significant progress in understanding the biosynthetic pathway of CoQ10, a molecule essential for cellular metabolism. The study, led by Dr. David J. Pagliarini, reveals that protein CoQ9 regulates enzyme Coq7, and that CoQ10 synthesis is organized as a multiprotein complex to increase efficiency and regulation.
A recent study by scientists at the University of Granada and the High Resolution Hospital in Loja reveals a moderate relation between asthma control and xerostomia severity. Inhaled corticosteroids (ICs) used to treat asthma can lead to dry mouth syndrome, which affects quality of life and mouth health.
Researchers have identified eight genetically distinct types of schizophrenia, each with its own set of symptoms. The study, published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, found that genes function as an orchestra, interacting with each other to contribute to the disease.
Researchers have discovered that hoophoe birds cover their eggs with a secretion containing beneficial bacteria that increase successful hatching rates. The bacteria produce antimicrobial compounds that protect the embryo from pathogens and facilitate its development.
A study published in Pediatrics reveals that late clamping of the umbilical cord increases antioxidant capacity and reduces inflammatory effects in newborns. This research led by the University of Granada found a beneficial effect on newborn development after delaying clamping by two minutes.
A new drug called Bozepinib has been successfully tested against cancerogenic stem cells in mice, proving its efficacy in inhibiting tumor growth and metastasis. Researchers are now conducting safety tests before running the drug on actual patients.
A new measuring system has been developed to objectively assess the fatigue level of physicians through their eye movement, specifically the speed of saccadic movements. This study found that the speed of saccadic movements effectively diminished after long hours, while subjective fatigue perception increased.
A team of scientists has found that seed dormancy, which prevents germination under non-favourable conditions, was present in the first seeds 360 million years ago. This phenomenon is essential for plant diversification and survival, as it allows seeds to germinate only at optimal moments.
A research project involving 1,219 children and 1,007 parents from US schools found that parental attitudes and perceptions are crucial in encouraging kids to walk to school. The study aimed to identify factors influencing this habit and highlighted the need for improved safety of paths and urban environments.
Chronic melatonine consumption in young obese rats with diabetes mellitus type two improves mitochondrial dysfunction, reducing free-radicals stress and preventing mitochondrial membrane destruction. Melatonine also helps combat obesity by enhancing oxygen consumption and mitigating adipose tissue damage.
Researchers at the University of Granada have developed a new imaging system using Transverse Field Detectors (TFD) that can extract full color information from each pixel without filters. This technology has numerous potential applications in various fields, including medical imaging, remote sensing, and assisted driving.