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Daniel Mediavilla

Aug 31 2023
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Only 1,200 people remained: the moment when humanity almost became extinct

By Daniel Mediavilla Portal

A genetic analysis suggests that 930,000 years ago the population of human ancestors was on the brink of extinction, which could have produced the emergence of a new species

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Aug 23 2023
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Two people recover speech thanks to brain implants

By Daniel Mediavilla Portal

The researchers were able to translate neural signals into words with experimental devices in a woman with ALS and another who suffered a stroke.

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Aug 14 2023
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An experimental treatment eliminates alcohol addiction in monkeys

By Daniel Mediavilla Portal

Gene therapy, which is already used to treat Parkinson's, could also be useful against other drugs such as cocaine

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Aug 10 2023
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A biological clock identifies why one dog year is equivalent to seven human years

By Daniel Mediavilla Portal

An international consortium uses DNA markers to measure aging in 350 mammal species and learn the keys to longevity

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Jul 22 2023
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Superelders, a rare group of humans who can teach us how to age well

By Daniel Mediavilla Portal

These individuals usually have genetic characteristics that protect them from dementia, strong social ties, and a clear sense of purpose in life.

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Jul 18 2023
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They identify in the brain the origin of the vicious circle that makes us gain weight

By Daniel Mediavilla Portal

A group of scientists describes the mechanism by which a high-fat diet inflames the hypothalamus and increases appetite

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Jul 13 2023
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Artificial intelligence is right as elite doctors in some health issues

By Daniel Mediavilla Portal

Google engineers, who have developed the technology, do not foresee it being used autonomously or replacing specialists.

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Jun 29 2023
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Antonio Damasio, neurologist: “Our emotions can guide us well, but sometimes they derail us”

By Daniel Mediavilla Portal

The Portuguese scientist talks about feelings, their role in the emergence of consciousness and how they unite us with the rest of living beings

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Jun 27 2023
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Endometriosis: science begins to reveal the mystery of a disease that affects millions of women

By Daniel Mediavilla Portal

The study of infections or genetic analysis seeks new solutions to endometriosis, an ailment until recently silenced

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Jun 22 2023
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Diabetes will affect 1.3 billion people in 2050, twice as many as today

By Daniel Mediavilla Portal

A series of medical articles suggests strengthening attention to socioeconomic issues to address a disease associated with obesity, alcohol or tobacco consumption, and lack of physical activity.

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