University of Barcelona
Coverage of University of Barcelona in the Nexus archive.
- One common type of fat may increase diabetes risk, while another helps fight it
A review suggests that palmitic acid (found in meats, dairy, and palm oil) may increase type 2 diabetes risk by impairing insulin response, while oleic acid (found in olive oil, nuts, and eggs) may protect against insulin resistance. The study, led by the University of Barcelona and CIBERDEM, highlights that fat quality—not quantity—matters for diabetes risk, aligning with the benefits of the Mediterranean diet.
- Spain's Sanchez running out of road as corruption probes stack up
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is facing multiple corruption cases against his party and family, leading to declining domestic support despite international praise for his political stance. Allies and courts are scrutinizing the ongoing investigations.
- Experts stunned after uncovering Homer's 'Iliad' on Egyptian mummy in unprecedented find
Archaeologists from the University of Barcelona discovered a fragment of Homer's "Iliad" placed on a Roman-era mummy in Egypt, marking the first time a Greek literary text has been found deliberately incorporated into the mummification process. The papyrus fragment, dating back roughly 1,600 years, comes from Book II of the epic poem and was uncovered in the Al Bahnasa necropolis, once part of ancient Oxyrhynchus.