Scientist of the University of Granada have patented a compound based in melatonin that has proved its effectiveness in the treatment and prevention of mucositis, one of the most bothering side effects caused by chemotherapy and radiotherapy in cancer patients.
Month: March 2013
An Andalusian vet assists unemployed people’s pets half prize to avoid their slaughtering
A veterinary from Aracena, an Andalusian town in Huelva, has decided to charge just half of the consultation fee to unemployed people. This way he aims to encourage them to not stop bringing their pets to the vet.
Scientists from Cádiz fight school failure turning maths into a game
Researchers of the University of Cádiz have developed software that using games helps children that may present problems understanding maths. This program is aimed at children among 4 and 7 years old.
An Andalusian scientist opens the door to the development of more effective antibiotics
A researcher in genetics at the University of Granada has formulated a hypothesis that gives an answer to a question that the scientific community hasn’t been able: why are bacteria becoming more resistant to antibiotics? According to this scientist, the abuse of this medicine makes non resistant bacteria copy the DNA of those who are […]