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 (...)
Martes, 21 de Mayo de 2013
Warning images for cigarette packs proposed by Brussels do not make a strong enough emotional impact
Researchers at the University of Granada have evaluated the impact these photos have on people through a questionnaire and by conducting physiological tests with a polygraph
Not only are some of the images not perceived as negative—people actually see them as positive. So, they could have the opposite effect by motivating people to approach the stimulus, that is, tobacco
The warning images Brussels proposes to include on tobacco packages in order to reduce consumption do not make (...)
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 (...)
Jueves, 02 de Mayo de 2013
More effective, cheaper concrete manufactured with ash from olive residue biomass
Researchers at the University of Granada have produced self-compacting concrete with ash from boiler combustion of olive pruning residue pellets
The plasticity and cohesion of this type of concrete mean no compaction is needed when used in construction and, moreover, it has other advantages with respect to conventional concrete
University of Granada researchers have successfully manufactured self-compacting concrete using ash from the combustion of olive pruning residue pellets. Due to its plasticity and cohesion, this type of (...)
Martes, 30 de Abril de 2013
Lake Found in Sierra Nevada with the Oldest Remains of Atmospheric Contamination in Southern Europe
A team of scientists find in the Laguna de Rio Seco lagoon, at an altitude of 3,020 m., evidence of atmospheric pollution caused by lead and linked to metallurgical activities from 3,900 years ago (Early Bronze Age)
Lead pollution increased gradually during the Late Bronze Age and Early Iron Age, coinciding with the development and expansion of metallurgy in southern Europe
Atmospheric contamination due to heavy metals is currently a severe problem of global proportions, with important (...)
Martes, 16 de Abril de 2013
New System Patented for Building Inflatable Hydraulic Dams, Easy to Assemble and Disassemble
University of Granada researchers have designed a technique for assembling and dismantling a hydraulic dam in a few hours, with no specialized machinery and minimizing environmental harm
This dam, which is reusable, can be installed in sections of river that are difficult to reach and it can be easily transported to emergency zones or developing countries
University of Granada researchers have designed a technique for assembling and dismantling a hydraulic dam in a few hours, with (...)
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 (...)
Viernes, 05 de Abril de 2013
The Snakelocks Anemone, a marine species prized in cooking, has been bred for the first time in captivity
Researchers from Granada have also artificially cultivated a salt marsh plant called Salicornia, an edible species which can be used to produce bio-fuels. These species are highly valued in gourmet cooking and are renowned for their exceptional nutritional properties. However, their harvesting has increasingly damaged marine ecosystems.
Researchers from Granada have managed to breed for the first time in captivity a marine animal known as the snakelocks anemone, (Anemonia sulcata), and have also begun breeding 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% (...)