Martes, 31 de Enero de 2012
Consuming fish during pregnancy improves offspring’s cognitive development and prosocial conduct
A study conducted within the framework of the NUTRIMENTHE project –coordinated by the University of Granada- revealed that infants born to mothers who consumed a considerable amount of fish during pregnancy score higher in verbal intelligence and fine motor skill tests, and present an increased prosocial behavior.
Blood samples were collected from 2 000 women at 20 gestational weeks and from the umbilical cord of the infant at birth
Can pregnant women improve their progeny’s intelligence by (...)
Lunes, 16 de Enero de 2012
University of Granada Researchers Identify Changes in Tumor Cells That Lead To Metastasis
The characterization of these cells will allow individualized follow-up of cancer patients, and the development of more efficient therapies.
Researchers at the Centro de Genómica e Investigación Oncológica (GENYO) –of which the University of Granada, Pfizer and the Andalusian Regional Government are members– have identified the genetic and phenotypic changes that cause tumor progression and metastasis. The process of metastasis -which is the main cause of cancer death- is caused by tumor cells invading distant organs (...)
Jueves, 22 de Diciembre de 2011
Scientists create a new application for painting layer dating
University of Granada researchers have used this technique to analyse the paintings in the Palacio de la Madraza in Granada, Spain, built during the Nasrid Dynasty's
New scientific advances made at the University of Granada in the field of Heritage Science have allowed the characterization of various historical pictorial material, the study of alteration processes and the identification of interactions between paint components. The researchers used new applications based on multivariate techniques to analyze the spectral (...)
Jueves, 15 de Diciembre de 2011
Virgin Olive Oil & Fish Fatty Acids Help Prevent Acute Pancreatitis
Scientists at the University of Granada have shown that oleic acid and hydroxytyrosol –present in a particularly high concentration in virgin olive oil– and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids –found in fish– relieve the symptoms of pancreatitis.
The researchers evaluated the role of Mediterranean diet ingredients in the prevention and mitigation of cell damage.
Oleic acid and hydroxytyrosol –present in a particularly high concentration in virgin olive oil– and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids –found in fish– (...)
Domingo, 06 de Noviembre de 2011
Prenatal Exposure to Environmental Pollutants Determines Weight and Size at Birth
A higher exposure to xenoestrogens -a type of environmental pollutants acting as hormones-
University of Granada researchers have found a correlation between estrogenic burden in women’s placenta and a higher neonatal weight at birth.
University of Granada researchers have proven that infants born to women living in large cities are more likely to have higher weight at birth than those born to mothers living in rural areas. This is probably due to a higher exposure to xenoestrogens, (...)
Martes, 18 de Octubre de 2011
Adolescents Sleeping More Hours Score Higher in Maths
Such is the conclusion recently drawn in a study published in the journal International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology by University of Granada and Junta de Andalucia researchers. This study proved that teenagers having an average sleep pattern –six to nine hours of slee– score higher, specially in physical education
The authors analyzed a sample of 592 students at secondary school aged 12 to 19
Adolescents sleeping more hours score higher on mathematics, while (...)
Lunes, 17 de Octubre de 2011
Obese Women Have Higher Risk Of Suffering Breast Cancer
University of Granada researchers have proven that overweight women -especially those with morbid obesity- develop this disease at an earlier age.
A total of 524 women with breast cancer participated in the study. The researchers found that women who started menstruating at a very early age –between 9 and 10 years- developed breast cancer at a younger age.
Obese women develop breast cancer at a younger age than other women. Furthermore, the likelihood of developing (...)
Lunes, 26 de Septiembre de 2011
Low zinc and copper levels might cause spontaneous abortion
This hypothesis had never been proven before in humans, and it has been demonstrated by University of Granada researchers. Spontaneous abortion is estimated to affect 15 percent of women, mainly in the first trimester of pregnancy.
Scientists at the University of Granada have confirmed that a low plasma level of copper and zinc in pregnant women may be a factor associated with spontaneous abortion, a hypothesis that had not been confirmed to date, and which had (...)
Martes, 19 de Julio de 2011
A New Therapy Without Side Effects Could Improve Dramatically Chemotherapy
This significant progress –based on nanotechnology– has been achieved by researchers of the universities of Granada, Edimbourgh and Kebangsaan (Malaisie). This therapy is based on the encapsulation of a catalyst (palladium) into microspheres, to synthesize artificial materials or activate drugs into human cells, thus avoiding any toxicity.
Researchers of the University of Granada and Edimbourgh have developed a new therapy for cancer based on nanotechnology that might improve significantly chemotherapy, as it has not cause (...)
Lunes, 13 de Junio de 2011
Fetal electrocardiogram helps in early detection of neonatal acidosis
Researchers at the University of Granada have proved that this method helps to reduce caesarean rate in women in labour with cardiotocographic recordings (CTG) compatible with the risk of loss of fetal wellbeing, and presents more advantages than pulse oximetry. This study was conducted with 180 women in labour who were admitted to the dilation area of the University Hospital Virgen de las Nieves in Granada, Spain.
University of Granada researchers have proved that fetal electrocardiogram (...)