Daniel Mediavilla

Nile tilapia move to warmer waters when they become ill to mimic the effects of fever in warm-blooded animals

The authors of a study published in ‘Science’ emphasize the importance of monitoring mutations in both avian and bovine strains of the virus to prevent a potential future pandemic

The results of a recent study suggest that, if there is no deficit of the hormone, supplements are unlikely to improve a man’s libido

The world’s first joint research program in evolutionary medical genomics has been launched in Barcelona, under the direction of biologist Manuel Irimia

The specialist has just published a book that reviews the benefits and risks of medications for mental illnesses

A new study shows that those born during the restrictions suffered 35% less diabetes and 20% less hypertension

An international consortium of journalists, including EL PAÍS, has uncovered a network involving Immucura, a company based in Marbella that offers an experimental treatment to people from across Europe for over $40,000

A new study reveals that hundreds of types of bacteria and fungi survive in the planetary boundary layer despite ultraviolet radiation and lack of humidity, and are transported on dust particles

A neuroimaging system has also identified changes in the connections of that network, which are associated with anxiety or lack of desire

Machine learning makes it possible to observe subtle changes invisible to the human eye and helps to calculate aging more precisely than a number on a driver’s license

A study found that some individuals in a vegetative state have brain activity similar to that of healthy people who imagine playing tennis

A new analysis suggests black holes make galaxies shine brightly and appear larger than they really are

Knowing the precise shape of molecules opens the door to designing drugs for dopamine imbalances with fewer side effects

Ancient humans who lived on an Indonesian island up to 50,000 years ago are believed to have descended from ‘Homo erectus,’ who became gradually smaller after arriving there a million years ago

A team of infectious disease experts has created a model based on the death of Robin Williams that helps calculate the risk of suicidal behavior after a celebrity takes their own life

The doctor is one of the promoters of the Common Sense Oncology initiative, which warns that many anti-cancer drugs offer little to no benefits

The tool offers the possibility of modifying larger regions of the genome with a lower risk of side effects, but at the moment it has only been tested in bacteria

Researchers propose that cumulative culture may predate the separation of the Neanderthal and ‘Homo Sapiens’ lineages, and that a common ancestor could have developed it

A Spanish company shows that an oral microbiota transplant is more effective in curing ‘C. difficile’ infections in hospitalized patients

Without protection systems, the kidneys are one of the organs that would fail after the time of exposure to radiation necessary to reach Mars and return

The father of noninvasive prenatal diagnosis and pioneer of the liquid biopsy in detecting cancer has changed the way that Down syndrome is identified before birth

A study has investigated the physiological changes that occur in the arteries when a person is distressed. The research highlights the interrelationship between mental health and cardiovascular health

The scientist has just published a book on the positive effects of exercise on brain health and the genetic mechanisms that are activated in response to physical activity

A study on mice suggests that a large part of neurons that regulate thirst and hunger are impacted by the impulses generated by cocaine and morphine

Herring and other forage fish are rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids that help reduce the risk of heart problems

Preliminary study of messenger RNA therapy against propionic acidaemia shows it is safe, but doubts remain about its usefulness