Turtle genome provides new clues on the evolution of vertebrates

by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

The results will contribute to the development of more effective turtle conservation strategies, and to the study of the evolution of the genome and chromosomal organisation of vertebrates.

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Researchers explain the organization of DNA in chromosomes from repetitive interactions between nucleosomes

by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

It has been demonstrated that the multilaminar organization of DNA, proposed from previous experimental research carried out at the UAB, is fully compatible with the structural and functional properti...

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Cannabidiol demonstrated to alleviate symptoms of Leigh syndrome

by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

It has been demonstrated that daily administration of CBD is a promising treatment option. Through its multiple action it provides antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticonvulsant effects, which impr...

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Nuevo nanomaterial capaz de captar e inhibir el SARS-CoV-2

by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

Investigadores de la UAB han desarrollado un nuevo nanomaterial biocompatible basado en proteínas con capacidad para captar selectivamente y neutralizar el virus SARS-CoV2. La nueva estructura tiene ...

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Genome sequencing of the Bilby paves new ways for species conservation

by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

The data has allowed researchers to create a tool for a faster and more efficient assessment of the natural populations of the extant species so as to prevent its extinction.

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A more accurate tool for the study of protein aggregation

by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

Researchers from the Institute of Biotechnology and Biomedicine and the University of Warsaw present Aggrescan4D (A4D), a new version of their computational method Aggrescan that allows analysing and ...

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Therapeutic target identified to neutralise toxic forms of Parkinson's-associated protein

by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

Researchers from the UAB have identified a region in the early aggregates of the alpha-synuclein protein that can be targeted to prevent its conversion into the toxic amyloid fibrils that accumulate i...

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New micromaterial releases nanoparticles that selectively destroy cancer cells

by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

I has been developed micromaterials made up only of proteins, capable of delivering over an extended period of time nanoparticles that attack specific cancer cells and destroy them. The micromaterials...

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New therapeutic approaches for hypertension through TRPV2 proteins

by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

Researchers at the UAB have carried out two revealing studies on TRPV2, a key ion channel in several cellular functions, which points to it as a possible new therapeutic target in the treatment of hyp...

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New animal model created to study Parkinson's disease before neurodegeneration appears

by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

A research team led by the Institut de Neurociències at the UAB has managed to generate and validate a new animal model. This model enables the examination of the initial phases of Parkinson's diseas...

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Anti-cancer drug could improve symptoms after stroke

by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

It has been demonstrated in animal models the benefits of vorinostat after having suffered a stroke. The drug, used in humans to treat cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, has been proved to mitigate brain inju...

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The GreenME project will analyze the role of nature-based health therapies in addressing mental health

by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

A new scientific project led by ICTA-UAB will explore how these types of therapies, consisting of frequent exposure to natural green spaces, could be integrated into public health and nature promotion...

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