Paso adelante en la genética del autismo
- Autism is a common disorder, impacting various functions of brain development and leading to serious problems at school and work.
- Early diagnosis improves the lives and futures of affected children.
- Autism has hereditary components, with genetic mutations explaining 20% of all cases.
- The 80% of autism cases not explained by inheritance are also genetic, due to a misinterpretation of a gene during embryonic development.
- Gene studies reveal possibilities for future therapeutic approaches.
- The CPEB4 protein, generated by a compromised gene, is essential for correct brain development.
- Investigating the causes of this genetic misinterpretation, especially environmental factors, could help prevention.
Conclusion: This highlighted study emphasizes the necessity for further research support in Spain to improve our understanding and management of autism.
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La pesca de proximidad está amenazada, por Editorial
- The European Commission has proposed a drastic reduction in fishing days, prompting protest from Spanish fishermen.
- The fishing sector is seeking sustainable alternatives that maintain ecological balance and safeguard the sector.
- Fishermen from various Mediterranean countries are opposing the proposal and exerting pressure to prevent its approval.
- The proposed regulation does not take into account the efforts already made to reduce fishing.
- The European Commission based its proposal on outdated scientific reports and did not consider fishing fleets from non-EU countries.
- The proposed regulation could result in the disappearance of local fishing in Spain and the loss of jobs.
- The disappearance of coastal trawling fishing could increase the dependence on imported sea products, resulting in a possible loss of quality and labor and health safety.
Conclusion: It is essential that the European Council of Fisheries Ministers accept the moratorium requested by Spain, France, and Italy, and seek a solution that ensures sustainable fishing that balances economic, social, and employment benefits, as well as food security.
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Chute de Bachar Al-Assad : une occasion à saisir pour le Proche-Orient
- In 2003, the fall of Saddam Hussein in Iraq led to chaos instead of a pluralistic regime.
- The collapse of Bashar Al-Assad in 2023, under pressure from nationalist Islamists, could also lead to devastating disorders.
- The weakened Iranian regime is seeking an agreement with its main rival, Saudi Arabia.
- Israel must respect territorial sovereignty and avoid provocative actions.
- The Syrian Islamists and their Turkish sponsor must respect the complexity of the religious and ethnic mosaic in Syria.
Conclusion: Realism suggests that this approach could provide what force cannot guarantee in the long term: peace.
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Políticas sociales orientadas a la familia contra la pobreza infantil
- Child poverty in Spain is considered a social emergency, placing Spain as the last in Europe.
- 34.5% of minors in Spain are at social exclusion risk, a figure that exceeds the European average by 10 points.
- The average monthly cost of raising children has increased by 13% compared to 2022, raising the probability of being in poverty by 70% who have minors in their charge.
- Child poverty has a significant negative impact on terms of health, educational performance, and job opportunities.
- The solution implies the implementation of public policies, with a global scope, that range from education to the fiscal system, as well as family support measures.
Conclusion: It is necessary and urgent to implement comprehensive strategies to address the multiple factors contributing to child poverty to reduce its prevalence in Spain.
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Opinion | How to Multiply the Power of Women and Girls in Africa
- Farah Stockman, a member of the New York Times editorial board, got her start in journalism in Kenya.
- After working as a volunteer, she teamed up with Kenyan teacher Alex Zakayo Mutiso to create a program that offers marketable skills to vulnerable youngsters after school.
- The story of Agnes and Felicitas illustrates the power of women and girls in Africa that can be multiplied by education, training, and social support.
- The mission of CAMFED, the Campaign for Female Education, focuses on addressing everything from child marriage to youth unemployment and ensuring that girls are not excluded from education.
- Graduates sponsored by CAMFED in turn sponsor additional children, allowing the program's impact to grow.
- Angeline Murimirwa, CEO of CAMFED, is a prominent example of how the organization empowers female leaders.
Conclusion: CAMFED executes vital work in promoting girls' education and tackling social issues. It is an organization deserving of support.
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«Nous déclarons Damas libérée du tyran», proclame le groupe islamiste HTS en Syrie, Bachar Al-Assad a fui la capitale
- Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad was forced to flee from his fortress in Damascus due to a rebel offensive and has abandoned the country.
- Assad, known as the last survivor of the Arab Spring, was abandoned by his own army and security forces after 24 years in power.
- The city of Damascus has been declared 'liberated' from his rule.
- With Assad gone, a haunting question remains - who will succeed him and how will post-Assad Syria be rebuilt?
Conclusion: Assad's flight marks an abrupt end to a lengthy and brutal dictatorial regime. However, Syria's future remains undefined amidst an ongoing civil war and the devastation left by his leadership.
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The Guardian view on Macron, Scholz and Europe’s future: a question of ambition | Editorial
- The French president has called for an EU reset to combat the threat of the far-right.
- Signs of a significant rightward shift in Europe are unmistakable, with parties such as the Rassemblement National in France and AfD in Germany polling well ahead of rivals.
- Despite internal rifts, these radical right-wing parties have substantial financial backing.
- Emmanuel Macron argues that a massive investment in challenges such as the green transition and defence boost can help combat this rise of illiberal extremism.
- It has been suggested that these investments can be financed by joint borrowing tools like those successfully rolled out during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Macron's approach clashes with traditional German views on the desirability of shared European debt.
- Macron is pursuing a long-term vision similar to that of Alexander Hamilton post-American Revolution, aiming to bind together the various components of the European Union.
Conclusion: Though hurdles in countries like France and Germany make the prospects of a shift ahead of the upcoming elections look slim, Macron has highlighted the need for a fiscal reset in the interest of growth, unity, and solidarity.
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Adoctrinamiento y sectarismo: el despilfarro con Broncano
- The contract of RTVE with El Terrat to sign David Broncano is more than 28 million euros for two seasons.
- The contract conditions are very advantageous for the producer and RTVE commits to maintain the program regardless of its audience.
- The contract generated controversy and precipitated a crisis in the public corporation.
- Broncano's signing seeks to modernize TVE and improve its audience data.
- The drawback is that the focus is shifting more towards entertainment and the nightly news time has been cut.
- The decision to compete in the prime time slot with El Hormiguero points to Moncloa's intention to mitigate the social influence of Pablo Motos.
- It is doubtful that the program can attract an older age bracket on television.
- The 28 million expense is questionable, especially compared to the costs of other concerning projects.
- Broncano's signing is associated with the government's tactics to politicize public television.
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Editorial | Sequía e inversiones pendientes
- Catalonia is facing a severe shortage of rainfall, which has depleted the internal basins' reservoirs.
- Soon, the Catalonian government might declare a drought emergency in the area of Barcelona and the Ter-Llobregat supply system.
- The scarcity of water can lead to severe restrictions affecting most of the Catalan population.
- The lack of investment and progressiveness in implementing the necessary reforms have exacerbated the problem.
- Responsibilities of the problem are not exclusive to the current government and local councils but also previous ones.
Conclusion: The severity of the current situation could be the definitive push to take all necessary measures to better cope with future droughts.
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