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The Y chromosome variant in the Basque population emerged during the Bronze Age

A study by the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country reveals that the Y chromosome did not come from the Palaeolithic but from the Bronze Age population.
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More sustainable mortars and concrete with optimal thermal and mechanical efficiency

The University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) is researching mortars and concrete manufactured from industrial by-products, within the circular economy approach
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Cannabinoids can have therapeutic or adverse effects depending on the cellular region they activate

A study by Ikerbasque researcher from the University of the Basque Country, Edgar Soria-Gómez, seeks to increase our understanding of the molecular mechanisms associated with cannabinoid receptor type 1 (CB1).
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The Planetary Science group unlocks the secrets of a giant Mars ice cloud

The ESA has highlighted the detailed, long-term study carried out at the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country and made possible by new observations from the Mars Express probe
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Distinguishing human error in marine accidents

A study by the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country concludes that the crew is responsible for less than 50% of human error
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Greenhouses to save energy in buildings

The CAVIAR and ENEDI groups demonstrate significant energy savings when greenhouses are fitted to the roofs of buildings
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New research on Parkinson's from the Achucarro center

Paula Ramos-González of the Achúcarro Basque Center for Neuroscience publishes the results of her thesis in the journal "npj Parkinson's Disease" of the Nature publishing house
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An index for improving urban green infrastructure

A study by the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country proposes an index to prioritise areas and actions for improving urban green infrastructure
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Complete genome of the raccoon dog

This species is known to be a vector for numerous diseases that can affect humans, including Covid-19
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Towards zero-energy districts

The ENEDI group has presented a simplified methodology designed to develop integral renovation actions at district level
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Graphene oxide can act as a Trojan horse

The UPV/EHU-University of the Basque country is exploring the effects of graphene oxide alone and in combination with certain organic compounds on zebra fish
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Implementing Industry 4.0 in SMEs by focusing on the customer

A study by the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country offers SMEs a tool to change the way customers interact with companies, and their experiences
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New dyes for photodynamic cancer therapy

A study by the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) designs new photoactive systems to destroy cancer cells
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Small electricity companies more competitive

A study by the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country analyses models designed to improve electricity market forecasting
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Cholesterol present in the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a key factor in infection

Research carried out at the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country is paving the way for the development of more efficient drugs
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Researchers at the UPV/EHU are searching for sugars in interstellar space

They have developed a new experimental procedure which overcomes the difficulties currently hampering the search for sugars in space
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First collaborative robot to work with vehicles in motion

It is the outcome of a thesis defended at the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country and developed at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Vitoria-Gasteiz
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New alternatives for treating coeliac disease

A study by the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country puts forward possible alternatives for treating coeliac disease and other intestinal inflammatory disorders
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Clinical text mining in Spanish

The IXA group at the UPV/EHU is using natural language processing to extract adverse effects from health records written in Spanish
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Women have always danced

A study by the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) explores the origin of the binary stereotype that has prevailed to this day with respect to Basque dance
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Drop in urgent gastrointestinal procedures

People's fear of catching COVID-19 has meant that serious situations did not receive urgent medical attention
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The African burned area is much larger than previously thought

The research, in which the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country has participated, provides new data on small fires and how they impact on greenhouse gas emissions
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An X-ray of the trikitixa

A study by the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country explores the intrinsic hybridisation of Basque culture, the trikitixa [diatonic button accordion] in particular
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Improve life quality in the twilight years

A study by the Biodonostia Health Research Institute presented at the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country finds blood markers associated with ageing