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Study suggests that so-called “female intuition” could be linked to lower exposure to testosterone in women while in whomb

Spanish scientists suggest that women are “more intuitive” than men due to a biological component, which would predispose women to adopt a “less reflexive” attitude to their lives than men The authors of the study, among which is a lecturer of the University of Granada, have published their results in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology, from tests… Seguir Leyendo Study suggests that so-called “female intuition” could be linked to lower exposure to testosterone in women while in whomb

Health Science and Technology

‘Homo’ is the only primate whose tooth size decreases as its brain size increases

Andalusian researchers, led by the University of Granada, highlight the “evolutionary paradox” caused by this phenomenon for more than 2.5 million years   Their work has just been published in the journal BioMed Research International  Andalusian researchers, led by the University of Granada, have discovered a curious characteristic of the members of the human lineage,… Seguir Leyendo ‘Homo’ is the only primate whose tooth size decreases as its brain size increases

Health Science and Technology

A drug that strengthens the analgesic effect of opioids without increasing constipation – one of their most frequent side-effects – has been tested successfully on animals

Researchers from the University of Granada publish the results of this new drug, tested on mice The drug receives the name of S1RA, a selective blocker of the sigma-1 receptor, which manages to multiply the beneficial effect of opioids, the painkiller, without increasing constipation Scientists from the University of Granada have taken part, alongside the… Seguir Leyendo A drug that strengthens the analgesic effect of opioids without increasing constipation – one of their most frequent side-effects – has been tested successfully on animals

Health Science and Technology

Research on the protein gp41 could help towards designing future vaccinations against HIV

Researchers from the University of Granada have discovered, for the first time, an allosteric interaction (that is, a regulation mechanism whereby enzymes can be activated or de-activated) between this protein, which forms part of the sheath of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and an antibody that neutralizes the virus The study has been published in The… Seguir Leyendo Research on the protein gp41 could help towards designing future vaccinations against HIV

Health Science and Technology

A technique has been patented that opens the door to the development of new drugs against osteoporosis

Scientists from the University of Granada have developed a methodology that allows phosphate ions to be measured – in real time and none-invasively – in the interior of osteoblasts, the precursors of bone cells Thanks to this methodology, specialists can avoid techniques base don radioactive treatments, which were the only ones that measured the phosphate… Seguir Leyendo A technique has been patented that opens the door to the development of new drugs against osteoporosis

Health Science and Technology

Exercising during pregnancy reduces excessive weight gain and the possibility of suffering from associated illnesses

These are the results of a study published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings carried out by researchers from the University of Granada, Madrid Polytechnic University and the European University The exercise plan designed managed to prevent excessive weight gain during pregnancy in 40% of the women studied. The risk of having a baby with… Seguir Leyendo Exercising during pregnancy reduces excessive weight gain and the possibility of suffering from associated illnesses

Humanities

A previously unknown painting, belonging to a private collector, is attributed to Renaissance artist Raphael

Following years of research, a lecturer in Fine Arts at the University of Granada, Spain, has successfully attributed to Raphael a painting entitled “Small Madonna of Foligno’, which reached Cordoba from France in the late 19th century The painting depicts a scene identical to Raphael’s original ‘Madonna of Foligno’, in the Vatican Pinacoteca, and must… Seguir Leyendo A previously unknown painting, belonging to a private collector, is attributed to Renaissance artist Raphael

Health Science and Technology

High-protein diets, like the popular Dr. Dukan diet, increase the risk of developing kidney disease in rats

An experiment by scientists at the University of Granada, Spain, shows a high-protein diet increases the chance of developing kidney stones and other renal diseases They warn that this type of diet may have potentially serious negative effects and needs to be monitored High-protein diets, like the popular Dr. Dukan diet, increase the long-term risk… Seguir Leyendo High-protein diets, like the popular Dr. Dukan diet, increase the risk of developing kidney disease in rats

Health Science and Technology

Mothers That Have a Vaginal Birth without Epidural Anesthesia and Who Are Accompanied During Birth Are Happier

An article published in the journal Nutrición Hospitalaria (Hospital Nutrition) reveals that the attitude of healthcare personnel, along with starting early breast-feeding, are another two factors that help in increasing the mothers’ level of satisfaction The research was carried out by scientists from the University of Granada Nursing Dept. and the “San Cecilio” University Hospital… Seguir Leyendo Mothers That Have a Vaginal Birth without Epidural Anesthesia and Who Are Accompanied During Birth Are Happier

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Circulating Tumour Cells (CTCs) In Blood Can Predict a Patient’s Response to Chemotherapy

Scientists from the GENYO Centre and the University of Granada (Spain) have discovered that these cells are an excellent clinical tool to determine the response of treatments administered to patients with cancer of the colon. Their work has been awarded in the 9th International Symposium on Minimal Residual Cancer, recently held in Paris (France) Scientists… Seguir Leyendo Circulating Tumour Cells (CTCs) In Blood Can Predict a Patient’s Response to Chemotherapy