A pioneering project led by the UAB reveals the risks of nanoplastics to human health

by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

Microplastics and nanoplastics, two of the smallest and most invisible forms of plastic pollution, may pose risks to human health. This is one of the main conclusions of the European project PlasticHe...

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Researchers describe new molecular mechanisms linked to insulin resistance

by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

A study published in Cell Communication and Signaling describes new molecular mechanisms to understand insulin resistance in skeletal muscle and to outline future drug targets for DM2.

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The UAB to be involved in a European project to develop a test for the early detection of Parkinson's disease

by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

The project, led by the Catalan company Linkcare, aims to launch an innovative solution that can improve early screening of the 270,000 new cases of this disease each year.

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Lab-designed chimeric protein shows beneficial effects in animal models of Alzheimer's disease

by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

The new compound, HEBE, generated by fusing three proteins, represents a new approach in the search for new strategies to tackle the disease.

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The two proteins involved in Alzheimer's disease affect brain circuits differently

by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

A research team from the Institut de Neurociències of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (INc-UAB) has discovered that the two key pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer’s—tau protein and beta-a...

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El mayor estudio genético sobre el trastorno bipolar avanza en las claves de la enfermedad

by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

El estudio identifica diferencias genéticas entre los subtipos de trastorno bipolar I y II e implica señales genéticas en células cerebrales y, sorprendentemente, de intestino y páncreas.

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94% of grey matter in the brains of mothers undergoes changes during pregnancy

by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

The research shows that there is a reduction and partial recovery of almost 5% of grey matter in 94% of the total grey matter volume of the brain, especially in regions linked to social cognition.

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Commercial tea bags release millions of microplastics when in use

by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

Food packaging is a major source of micro and nanoplastic (MNPLs) contamination and inhalation and ingestion is the main route of human exposure.

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Revisan las propiedades de la oliva, la uva, el ajo, el romero y el azafrán contra las enfermedades cardiovasculares

by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

Una investigación ha dado como resultado una exhaustiva revisión bibliográfica de un grupo de plantas mediterráneas cuyos ingredientes activos aparecen reportados con acciones farmacológicas en e...

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Primeros resultados positivos de la terapia génica para la SPG52, que sufren tres niños en España

by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

Los resultados muestran que la terapia ha corregido un mecanismo de comunicación neuronal alterado en la enfermedad y ha mejorado la capacidad de movimiento y de aprendizaje de los ratones con SPG52

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Cerebral stroke in animal models with hypertension found to affect arteries in other body regions

by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

A study coordinated by Dr Francesc Jiménez-Altayó, researcher at the Institut de Neurociències of the UAB (INc-UAB) and at CIBERCV, shows that temporary lack of blood flow to the brain can lead to ...

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Nanoparticles designed to trap and neutralise large amounts of SARS-CoV2

by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

Researchers from the IBB-UAB have developed a new class of nanostructures capable of trapping and neutralising large quantities of the SARS-CoV2 virus particles, both in liquid solutions and on the su...

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