Drug reduces the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, clinical trial finds

by Institute for Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC-CSIC)

The findings, published in Nature Medicine, indicate that abatacept is significantly more effective than hydroxychloroquine in preventing the onset of arthritis

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Researchers develop a blood test that can detect pancreatic cancer within minutes

by Institute for Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC-CSIC)

This is the first trial of a diagnostic test that identifies, in blood plasma, a protein (AXL) that acts as a biomarker for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, the most common and deadliest form of panc...

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A new way to observe the release of proteins encapsulated in nanoparticles

by Institute for Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC-CSIC)

Precision medicine aims to transport therapeutic agents, such as molecules, proteins or RNA, to the exact place where they need to act within the body. One of the most promising strategies is the use ...

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Molecular hurdles hindering the total recycling of plastic bottles discovered

by Institute for Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC-CSIC)

It has been identified the molecular mechanisms that block the enzymatic degradation of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), one of the world’s most widely manufactured plastics, when it is in its crys...

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An experimental strategy in mice uses light to activate a molecule that eliminates resistant breast cancer tumor cells

by Institute for Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC-CSIC)

It has been developed a new experimental strategy based on the use of light to activate a photoactivatable form of chloroquine. This approach makes it possible to eliminate tumor cells, including the ...

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The OCEANZYME project investigates new enzymatic recycling solutions for marine litter

by Institute for Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC-CSIC)

Oceanzyme will carry out research into these solutions during the 2026–2028 period, thanks to the consortium formed by AIMPLAS, Institute of Marine Sciences (ICM-CSIC) and Institute for Advanced Che...

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Decoding cancer cell communication to improve pancreatic cancer treatment

by Institute for Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC-CSIC)

Cancer cells do not act alone. Through complex communication networks and signalling pathways, tumour cells and their microenvironment coordinate adaptive responses that drive drug resistance. Underst...

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A new experimental strategy enables the elimination of proteins involved in pathological processes

by Institute for Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC-CSIC)

It has been developed a strategy that enables the forced elimination of proteins that help tumors survive chemotherapy. This finding opens a new avenue to tackle resistance to cancer treatments, one o...

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CSIC develops an antibody that protects immune system cells in vitro from a dangerous hospital-acquired bacterium

by Institute for Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC-CSIC)

The monoclonal antibody mAb122 has demonstrated in cell cultures that it can neutralize the toxin pyocyanin produced by the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which the World Health Organization consid...

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World Cancer Day 2026: Chemistry at the Service of Society

by Institute for Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC-CSIC)

As every year, World Cancer Day is commemorated on February 4. One of the greatest challenges of modern medicine is finding reliable diagnoses and effective treatments for the different types of cance...

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News First results of the MELINA project funded by the ‘Momentum CSIC’ programme

by Institute for Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC-CSIC)

MELINA is one of the projects supported by this funding, and it aims to develop and harness the full potential of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, and more specifically machine learning (ML), for t...

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