IDIBAPS researchers discover a protein that favours diet-induced obesity

by Fundació Clínic per a la Recerca Biomèdica

2 years ago
obesity, microbiome, Liver cancer, Research

The inhibition of this molecule, in addition to reducing the predisposition towards developing the disease, also reduces the alteration of the microbiome associated with the obesity.

What research is being done in mental health?

by Fundació Clínic per a la Recerca Biomèdica

2 years ago
mental health, research, mental disorders, Depression, anxiety, Bipolar, obsessive-compulsive, Eating Disorders, OCD

The Marató de TV3 i Catalunya Ràdio telethon will be held on Sunday 19th December to raise money for research into mental disorders. Three experts from Hospital Clínic-IDIBAPS explain to us the mai...

A selection of VHIO research highlights at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 2021

by VHIO

2 years ago
Cancer, VHIO, Breast Cancer, Research

Among the many studies that counted on the participation of VHIO researchers and clinical investigators at VHIO as first and/or co-authors were several clinical trials developed by the SOLTI academic ...

The Spanish Association Against Cancer backs IRB Barcelona research with more than €3M

by IRB Barcelona - Instituto de Investigación Biomédica

2 years ago
IRB Barcelona, research, Cancer

The 7 IRB Barcelona projects that have been awarded funding seek to advance research into cancer, with a focus on the cancer patient and increasing survival rates.

Telstar launches Usifroid global service platform for retrofitting & maintenance of freeze-dryers

by Telstar

2 years ago
pharmaceutical production, research, freeze-drying equipment, Usifroid

Telstar launches a new global service platform for retrofitting and maintenance of existing freeze-dryers, regardless of brand and model. Under Usifroid brand, this platform is specialized in providin...

The UAB – IR Sant Pau Joint Research Unit in Genomic Medicine begins its activity

by Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau

2 years ago
Genomic Medicine, Research

The Research Institute of the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau – IIB Sant Pau, the Autonomous University of Barcelona and the Private Foundation Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau make possibl...

Activation of a key protein that allows glioblastoma cells to complete apoptosis

by IRB Lleida. Institut de Recerca Biomèdica

2 years ago
glioblastoma cells, Cancer, research, brain cancer

The results open up a new line of research in the development of new treatments for this type of cancer

Scientists study the physiopathological mechanisms that intervene in the development of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension

by Fundació Clínic per a la Recerca Biomèdica

2 years ago
IDIBAPS, Pulmonary embolism, CTEPH, Pulmonar hypertension, Research

The study, published by the journal Scientific Reports, presents the development of an innovative model of endothelial pathology of CTEPH in vitro, based on cells obtained from pulmonary endarterectom...

DHX15 suppression, as a possible therapeutic target against metastasis

by Fundació Clínic per a la Recerca Biomèdica

3 years ago
metastasis, Cardiovascular disease, Research, IDIBAPS

The study, led by IDIBAPS researchers, also demonstrates the role of the molecule in vascular function.

Identified a new mechanism that promotes angiogenesis in chronic liver disease

by Fundació Clínic per a la Recerca Biomèdica

3 years ago
chronic liver disease, angiogenesis, Research

IDIBAPS researchers describe, for the first time, the role of ductular reaction in the formation of new blood vessels.

Researchers from the IIBB-CSIC-IDIBAPS participate in a study that shows the interaction of the receptor for cannabinoids with the BiP protein in terminals of inhibitory neurons, modulating anxiety

by Fundació Clínic per a la Recerca Biomèdica

3 years ago
cannabis, brain, Research, Anxiety

The findings open a new conceptual framework to understand the striking context-dependent pharmacological actions of cannabis in the brain.

Simplification of antiretroviral treatment will improve the quality of life of HIV patients

by Fundació Clínic per a la Recerca Biomèdica

3 years ago
Research, Treatment, HIV/AIDS, Infectious Diseases

A trial carried out entirely in Catalonia has shown that therapy with dolutegravir plus lamivudine has an efficacy similar to that of triple therapy. It does not cause resistance or have any side effe...