Development of a new method to analyze authenticity of vinegar
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This technique allows examination of vinegar properties and with lower cost of the quality control process
Spanish olive groves kidnap 6% of national emissions of CO2
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The “Arable Crops” team of the University of Córdoba defends the crucial role of agriculture in the fight against climate change
A work on Strawberry irrigation receives Mention of Excellence and 'best paper' award
Escrito porA work on Strawberry irrigation has been awarded Mention of Excellence at the First National Symposium of Horticultural Engineering
Andalusian Engineers and Surgeons develop the first Spanish surgical robot with 3D vision
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An Andalusian team of engineers and surgeons, mostly from Córdoba, is working on the development of the first Spanish surgical robot prototype with 3D vision, which successfully passed a first demonstration. This equipment will provide significant advantages over traditional laparoscopic systems thanks to its innovative technological specifications and results from collaboration between public sector and private enterprise.
Researchers study the interaction between nervous system and testosterone in C. elegans
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A team of scientists from the city of Cordoba has studied the effect of testosterone on behavior of the worm Caenorhabditis elegans, with the aim to analyze the interaction between the male hormone and the nervous system at the molecular level. Previous research established a correlation between autistic behavior traits and level of exposure to testosterone during prenatal development. The research study, entitled “Epigenetic effect of testosterone in the behavior of C. elegans. A clue to explain androgen-dependent autistic traits?” has been published in the journal Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience.
A new method to characterize pathogen contamination in pork meat
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This technique, based on mathematical calculations, enables definition of optimal storage temperature for these products, with the aim to avoid appearance and development of microorganisms such as Salmonella or Listeria monocytogenes.