Big dynorphin protects neurons from the accumulation of ß-amyloid, one of the main triggers of Alzheimer's disease

by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

A study coordinated by the UAB, based on computer models and human cell cultures, shows that big dynorphin, an endogenous opioid peptide, protects neurons against the cytotoxic effects of β-amyloid a...

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The Three-dimensional structure of the mammalian genome, more diverse than ever seen before

by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

An international team of researchers led by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) has described how the three-dimensional structure of the genome has evolved during the diversification of mamma...

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The UAB receives a donation of 40,000 euros to advance in the study of Menkes disease

by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

These funds, coming from the Menkes International Association, will allow a research project to search for new biomarkers to establish administration and monitoring protocols for a new drug that could...

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Researchers develop a material that mimics how the brain stores information

by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

UAB researchers have developed a magnetic material capable of imitating the way the brain stores information. The material makes it possible to emulate the synapses of neurons and mimic, for the first...

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Device developed to facilitate monitoring of hereditary and hepatic metabolic disorders

by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

Researchers at the UAB, in collaboration with the Hospital Sant Joan de Déu and the UPC, have developed a new device capable of monitoring the patient’s blood ammonium levels at any given time. The...

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Project to analyse microplastic pollution in cities

by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

They have launched the Plastickery project by analyzing samples in the laboratory, it will be possible to know the type and quantity of microplastics present in cities.

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Elephant genes provide new clues on why they rarely get cancer

by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

An international study involving the IBB-UAB has identified how the 20 different forms of the p53 protein, unique to elephants, are activated to increase sensitivity and response against carcinogenic ...

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Researchers identify cells causing neuronal death in a mitochondrial disease animal model

by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

Microglia, a type of central nervous system cell, is primarily responsible for neuronal death in Leigh Syndrome and the neurological symptoms related to this mitochondrial disease. This is the conclus...

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Reduction of global inequalities in energy use necessary to stop climate change

by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

A just energy transition that keeps global warming below 1.5 or 2°C requires the wealthy countries in the North to reduce their energy use to sustainable levels of consumption, while allowing for a s...

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Researchers described how the cerebellum modulates our ability to socialize

by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

In a study published in the journal Nature Neuroscience, an international research group with the participation of the Institut de Neurociències UAB (INc-UAB) analyzed how it occurs in mice and found...

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INNOTUB presenta sus avances para el control de la tuberculosis animal

by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

La red transfronteriza INNOTUB, de la cual forma parte la UAB, ha presentado los resultados de su primer proyecto, en el que ha desarrollado y mejorado herramientas de bioseguridad, diagnóstico y vac...

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Impulso a la investigación de una terapia génica para el Síndrome de Wolfram

by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

​La Alianza de Familias Afectadas por el Síndrome de Wolfram (AFASW) ha realizado recientemente una aportación de 12.000 euros al proyecto de investigación que llevan a cabo investigadores de la ...

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