Miércoles, 22 de Mayo de 2013
New acne treatment patent. Natural substance-based formula is more effective than artificial compounds
Scientists at the University of Granada have developed a new topical treatment formula that does not create bacteria resistance and has no secondary effects
The principle ingredient in the new formula—patented through the Office for the Transfer of Research Results (Otri)—is a circular-structured, 70 amino acid protein known as AS-48
University of Granada scientists have patented a new treatment for acne that is based on completely natural substances and is much more effective than artificial formulas because (...)
Martes, 21 de Mayo de 2013
Most elite athletes believe doping substances are effective in improving performance
To achieve athletic success, improve performance, for financial gain or "because other athletes also use them” are some of the reasons why athletes begin to use banned substances and methods
A study published in the prestigious journal "Sports Medicine" by researchers at the University of Granada has revealed the widespread belief among athletes that the fignt against doping is "inefficient and biased”
Most elite athletes consider doping substances "are effective" in improving performance, while recognising that they (...)
Lunes, 13 de Mayo de 2013
Being a woman, unemployed and living in adverse social conditions are key factors in triggering the development of mental disorder
The PISMA-ep study is directed by the University of Granada, in collaboration with the University Hospital, the Andalusian School of Public Health and the Andalusian Health Service Mental Health Program
To date, PISMA-ep is the largest epidemiologic study of the principle genetic and environmental causes, and prevalence of mental disorders in Andalusia
Being a woman, unemployed and living in a situation of social adversity are the three strongest trigger influences in subjects with a genetic predisposition to (...)
Martes, 09 de Abril de 2013
People Who Normally Practice Sport Have a Better Attention Span than Those with Bad Physical Health
An article published in the journal, Plos One, confirms that good physical health is related to a better functioning of both the central nervous system (CNS) and the autonomic nervous system (ANS). This research has been carried out by scientists from the University of Granada
New scientific evidence seems to confirm the famous Roman saying “Mens sana in corpore sano”. Researchers from the University of Granada have demonstrated that people who normally practice sport have a (...)
Miércoles, 03 de Abril de 2013
Confirmed the Effectiveness of a Spray that Greatly Improves Dry Mouth Sensation Caused by Anti-Depressants
Scientists from the universities of Granada and Murcia have confirmed the effectiveness of a product containing 1% malic acid that stimulates saliva production in patients with medication-induced xerostomy (dry mouth)
Patients with dry mouth often have difficulty chewing, swallowing or even talking and their numbers have increased in recent years, due to a rise in taking medication, above all anti-depressants
Researchers from the universities of Granada and Murcia have confirmed the effectiveness of a spray containing 1% (...)
Jueves, 07 de Marzo de 2013
A new hypothesis has been formulated on why bacteria are becoming increasingly more resistant to antibiotics
In a revolutionary article published in the journal "Archives of Microbiology", a researcher from the University of Granada (Spain) provides an answer to an enigma that scientists have still not been able to solve
According to his theory, bacteria that are non-resistant to antibiotics acquire said resistance accidentally because they take up the DNA of others that are resistant, due to the stress to which they are subjected
A University of Granada researcher has formulated a new (...)
Miércoles, 06 de Marzo de 2013
The governors of Ancient Egypt suffered from malnutrition and infectious diseases, dying before they were 30 years old
Researchers from the universities of Granada and Jaen take part in the excavation of the Qubbet el-Hawa necropolis, in the Egyptian region of Aswan
After analyzing more than 200 mummies and skeletons found in tomb no. 33, they have come to the conclusion that not even the chief governors lived in such good conditions as was thought up to now
The ancient Egyptians did not live in such good conditions and were not surrounded by such opulence (...)
Jueves, 14 de Febrero de 2013
Spanish Scientists develop a Pioneering Technique to Effectively Treat Mucositis
Mucositis is one of the most frequent side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy in cancer patients and currently cannot be treated.
Investigators at the University of Granada have patented a melatonin gel that is 100% effective against this inflammatory reaction.
Scientists from the University of Granada have patented a compound made from melatonin that is effective in the treatment and prevention of mucositis, one of the most unpleasant side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy in cancer patients. (...)
Miércoles, 06 de Febrero de 2013
Researchers study a rare disease making people look like a woman but having male genitals under study
Researchers at the University of Granada have designed the first guideline for physicians and patients on the Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS), a disease that affects one in 2000 people.
This disease is transmitted y a recessive gene associated to gender i.e. it is transmitted by women, by it is only developed by men.
University of Granada researchers have designed a guideline for physicians and patients on the Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS), a rare disease that makes the (...)
Miércoles, 06 de Febrero de 2013
Spanish researchers design biomarkers for the detection of dengue and West Nile virus
The spin-off of the University of Granada Rekom Biotech designs recombinant antigens useful for the identification of these two viral diseases, which affect millions of people worldwide.
Researchers at the University of Granada have designed a set of biomarkers that can be used in diagnostic tests for the detection of dengue and the West Nile virus, two infectious diseases transmitted by the bite of a mosquito. These biomarkers can be used to identify these viral diseases, (...)