https://phys.org/ en-us Latest news from Investigación y Desarrollo Exoskeletons are mechanical structures applied externally to the body; their function is to improve movement, support people suffering from injury or to increase physical strength to lift heavy objects. https://phys.org/news/2016-09-exoskeleton-specific-body.html Engineering Thu, 22 Sep 2016 09:49:14 EDT news393756542 Mistletoe comprises a group of plants unable to take water and nutrients from the soil, so they have to absorb other plants for survival. These parasitic plants easily reproduce, and in some cases, even kill their hosts. They are therefore considered a major pest afflicting the world's forests. In the state of Veracruz, it is estimated that a large proportion of trees are affected by this plague, counting both forests and urban trees. https://phys.org/news/2016-08-mexican-scientists-mistletoe.html Materials Science Thu, 11 Aug 2016 08:20:01 EDT news390120095 Researchers at the Technological Institute of Morelia (ITM) in Mexico created a portable device for detecting cardiac arrhythmias in real time using electrodes placed on the chest of the patient or as part of clothing. It also alerts medical personnel of any irregularity in the heartbeat. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2016-05-portable-device-arrhythmias-real.html Cardiology Fri, 20 May 2016 08:30:02 EDT news382950683 In order to determine in detail the underground temperature for the utilization of geothermal energy, researchers at the Institute for Renewable Energy (IER) of the National University of Mexico (UNAM) designed and developed software that determines the thermal diffusivity of the subsoil, i.e., how fast heat is transferred through the rocks without removing them from the ground. https://phys.org/news/2016-05-software-feasibility-geothermal-exploitation.html Energy & Green Tech Tue, 17 May 2016 07:38:15 EDT news382689473 In order to light roads, highways or bicycle lanes without electricity, Ph.D. José Carlos Rubio, from Michoacan's University of San Nicolas Hidalgo, UMSNH in Spanish, created a light-emitting cement that has a lifespan of 100 years. https://phys.org/news/2016-05-highways-light-emitting-cement.html Engineering Fri, 06 May 2016 09:00:03 EDT news381742462 Researchers at Jiquiquilpan's Institute of Technology (ITJ) in Mexico have developed a hydrating beverage for athletes that is based on agave's fructans, which not only supplies adequate water levels, but offers other benefits such as dietetic fiber. https://phys.org/news/2016-05-scientists-agave-based-hydrating-athletes.html Other Thu, 05 May 2016 08:09:16 EDT news381654535 To improve intestinal function, promote blood circulation and lower cholesterol levels, a group of researchers from the University of Hidalgo (UAEH) in Mexico developed two types of drinks made from a ginger extract. One is a soft drink and the other is fermented milk; both help the intestinal system and offer antioxidant activity that may contribute to the prevention of cancer and vascular diseases. https://phys.org/news/2016-05-scientists-tasty-ginger-beverages-healthy.html Other Wed, 04 May 2016 09:13:40 EDT news381572007 Microalgae developed in wastewater retain large amounts of lipids, carbohydrates and proteins suitable for energy production, without a biomass limit or transformation. Scientists at the National University of Mexico (UNAM) say they can produce biofuel in three hours. https://phys.org/news/2016-05-biodiesel-microalgae-hours.html Biotechnology Mon, 02 May 2016 06:20:01 EDT news381387952 Working with animal models, Mexican researchers have crossed the electroencephalic barrier, introduced a nanogel to brain tissue and achieved the growth of neurons within the gel, demonstrating a technique to promote regeneration of brain tissue. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2016-04-regenerating-brain-tissue-treatment-alzheimer.html Neuroscience Tue, 26 Apr 2016 08:53:32 EDT news380879567 The Mexican Oil Institute (IMP) has developed biosurfactants that reduce oil viscosity and lower operating costs. The technology allows for operational flexibility in the transport of crude oil through ducts from the production centers to refineries. https://phys.org/news/2016-04-technology-heavy-oil.html Materials Science Fri, 15 Apr 2016 09:01:13 EDT news379929619 NovaCast a device that prevents infections, ulcers and even amputation of limbs, is 10 times lighter than traditional materials and allows good ventilation. https://phys.org/news/2016-04-swapping-plaster-d.html Engineering Fri, 15 Apr 2016 08:57:20 EDT news379929431 Researchers at the Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo (UMSNH) in Mexico used an antibacterial geopolymer called Antibac to repel pathogens. The material has a lot of potential in the construction industry. https://phys.org/news/2016-04-scientists-antibacterial-geopolymer-industry.html Polymers Fri, 08 Apr 2016 07:54:49 EDT news379320878 The hybrid cluster Xiuhcoatl at the Center for Research and Advanced Studies (CINVESTAV) performs 250 trillion operations per second. The potential of this supercomputer is now available to researchers, companies and industry, as well as institutions from the public sector that require processing of large volumes of information. https://phys.org/news/2016-04-fiery-serpent-supercomputer-billion.html Hardware Wed, 06 Apr 2016 08:05:26 EDT news379148715 Crops such as cucumber, watermelon, squash and cantaloupe are affected by the fungi Pseudoperonospora humuli and Pseudoperonospora cubensis, both of which produce the downy mildew disease. Now, bioinformatics technology can identify genes of those pathogens in order to determine the ideal treatment. https://phys.org/news/2016-04-analysis-vegetables-affected-fungi.html Biotechnology Tue, 05 Apr 2016 08:19:26 EDT news379063159 Researchers at the University of Morelos (UAEM) in Mexico have developed a dual antenna for broadcast TV with features that distinguish it from others already available worldwide. It is 11 centimeters long and 6.5 centimeters wide, six millimeters thick, weighing 12 grams and, when coated, weighs only 80 grams. https://phys.org/news/2016-03-smallest-television-antenna-world-extraordinary.html Engineering Tue, 29 Mar 2016 07:24:39 EDT news378455069 Children with autism have special difficulty in expressing emotions, usually have no social skills and face major problems when communicating. In order to help children with this problem learn to recognize facial expressions, a group of researchers at the Tec de Monterrey in Mexico have created a robot using artificial intelligence. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2016-03-humanoid-robot-therapy-children-autism.html Autism spectrum disorders Tue, 15 Mar 2016 09:02:19 EDT news377251327 The first prosthesis in the world that connects directly to the bone, nerves and muscles, allows users to experience sensations, offers free mobility and is controlled via brain/computer interface. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2016-03-prosthesis-bone-nerves-muscles.html Medical research Tue, 15 Mar 2016 07:40:03 EDT news377245673 The reduction of sulfur in the manufacture of gasoline and diesel generates large amounts of greenhouse gases, so specialists from the National Polytechnic Institute (IPN) in Mexico created an innovative catalytic material that removes this element, and its production requires only one day, representing an advantage in time and cost. https://phys.org/news/2016-03-catalyst-sulfur-crude-oil.html Materials Science Wed, 09 Mar 2016 07:47:18 EST news376732027 With a drink designed from agave and probiotic microorganisms, specialists from the Popular Autonomous University of Puebla (UPAEP) in Mexico succeeded in reducing sugar blood levels in students who were given a glucose solution. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2016-03-agave-probiotics-sugar.html Diabetes Fri, 04 Mar 2016 08:23:19 EST news376301685 Talia Alvarez, currently studying her doctorate at the University Of Manchester, U.K., has designed nanostructured ceramics, which are thermoelectric materials that convert the heat produced un industrial processes into electrical energy. https://phys.org/news/2016-03-ceramics-electricity.html Energy & Green Tech Tue, 01 Mar 2016 08:48:41 EST news376044343 Wanting to improve the catalysts used in sulfur recovery plants of Pemex Gas and Basic Petrochemicals (PGPB; Pemex is an oiling Mexican company), the Mexican Oil Institute (IMP) developed a titanium dioxide reactivation project implemented in the Claus process. https://phys.org/news/2016-02-catalysts-recovery-sulfur-emissions-refineries.html Materials Science Tue, 09 Feb 2016 10:00:04 EST news374231445 The first sign of a heart attack is chest pain. Treatment in the next six to 10 hours with a method developed by microbiologist Hector Cabrera would reduce damage from three angles: lessening the inflammatory process, vascular activation and cell death in the heart. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2016-02-successful-method-myocardial-cell-life.html Cardiology Thu, 04 Feb 2016 08:20:01 EST news373793761 The Mexican Oil Institute (IMP) developed a catalyst adsorbent material that removes 80 percent of organic compounds from hydrocarbon charges before starting the process of hydrodesulfurization (removing sulfur from the hydrocarbon). It also allows Pemex to generate ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) more quickly and cheaply. https://phys.org/news/2016-02-material-substantially-nitrogen-diesel.html Materials Science Wed, 03 Feb 2016 09:25:21 EST news373713913 Global warming is increasing with each day that passes and the poles begin to thaw. There has been little research into the harm caused by fungi (mold that contribute to the production of greenhouse gases. https://phys.org/news/2016-01-mushrooms-contribute-global.html Environment Fri, 29 Jan 2016 10:10:01 EST news373284030 Using microbial technology, the Mexican Oil Institute (IMP) aims to increase the hydrocarbon recovery factor in extraction wells. https://phys.org/news/2016-01-microbial-technology-recovery-hydrocarbons-oil.html Environment Tue, 26 Jan 2016 08:40:39 EST news373020018 Mexican doctoral student Lucia Magis Weinberg at the University College London (UCL) researches how the brain develops during adolescence. In this stage of life, the brain undergoes important development and brain maturation occurs at different speeds among different areas. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2016-01-young-neurologist-explores-mysteries-teenage.html Neuroscience Fri, 15 Jan 2016 07:48:50 EST news372066529 In order to clean the air of pollutants such as methanol and solvents used in the industry, biotechnology expert Raul Pineda Olmedo, of the National University of Mexico (UNAM), designed a biofilter that uses microorganisms living in the shell of the peanut. https://phys.org/news/2016-01-biofilter-peanut-shell-degrades-air.html Environment Fri, 08 Jan 2016 09:20:01 EST news371463431 The principle of action of a cow's digestive system served as a model to create a container that receives organic waste, mostly livestock manure, where it is mixed with millions of bacteria to obtain natural gas consisting mostly of methane, called biogas, as well as a high-quality bio-fertilizer. https://phys.org/news/2016-01-bio-digester-energy-farms.html Energy & Green Tech Tue, 05 Jan 2016 07:20:01 EST news371197245 Two young technologists from the Technological Institute of Chihuahua in the north of Mexico have developed a device that can measure glucose in the blood by analyzing urine. It activates via smart phone bluetooth, recording daily values directly from the toilet. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-11-device-glucose-urine-needle.html Diabetes Thu, 12 Nov 2015 07:02:41 EST news366534145 Researchers at the National University of Mexico (UNAM) have demonstrated anti-fungal in vitro activity of the essential oil of oregano and eucalyptus in a vapor phase, which have already proven effective in controlling fungi that cause diseases in fruits and vegetables. https://phys.org/news/2015-11-fungi-oregano-eucalyptus-oil.html Other Wed, 11 Nov 2015 08:40:01 EST news366449831