Latest Cellular and molecular biology biotechnology articles and news on biotech industry leaders, emerging biotech companies in Spain

Scientists create an artificial cell capable of navigating its environment using chemistry alone

by IBEC - Institut de Bioenginyeria de Catalunya

11 months ago
chemotaxis, artificial cell

Researchers at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) have created the world’s simplest artificial cell capable of chemical navigation, migrating toward specific substances like living...

Scientific Protocol for FLIA (Fluorescence Linked Immunoassay)

by Abyntek

11 months ago
Fluorescence Linked Immunoassay (FLIA)

Fluorescence Linked Immunoassay (FLIA) is an advanced tool that enables the detection and quantification of biomolecules with exceptional sensitivity—ideal for studies in immunology, oncology, and i...

New insights into the molecular dialogue between plants and bacteria

by Centro de Biotecnología y Genómica de Plantas CBGP

11 months ago
Rhizobium bacteria, legumes, nitrogen, zinc

A study conducted by researchers from the Associations of Symbiotic Bacteria with Plants Group at CBGP has revealed that two zinc transporter systems contribute to the symbiosis of Rhizobium with pea ...

Bellvitge apuesta por la teragnosis, una nueva estrategia que mejora la calidad de vida en tumores avanzados

by Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge

11 months ago
teragnosis, radiofármacos

Permite combinar en una sola herramienta el diagnóstico de alta precisión y la terapia dirigida con radiofármacos, como un misil inteligente que solo ataca el tumor

The University of Zaragoza has achieved a new breakthrough in immunotherapy, opening up new avenues for cancer diagnosis and treatment

by Universidad de Zaragoza

11 months ago
sugar Tn and STn, combotope, drugs (ADCs: antibody-drug conjugates)

Researchers at the Institute of Biocomputation and Physics of Complex Systems (BIFI) at the University of Zaragoza have achieved an important advance in immunotherapy by developing antibodies capable ...

Cancer cells ‘power up’ when literally pressed to the limit

by Centre for Genomic Regulation

11 months ago
ATP, HeLA cells, “NAMs” (nucleus-associated mitochondria

Researchers at the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona made the discovery using a specialised microscope that can compress living cells to just three microns wide, about one-thirtieth the...

A study by Clínic-IDIBAPS presents a new neuromodulation strategy and opens the door to possible treatments for disorders such as depression and Parkinson's disease

by Fundació Clínic per a la Recerca Biomèdica

11 months ago
neuromodulation, cortical neural networks

It has been investigated how alternating electrical fields affect cortical neural networks that generate spontaneous slow oscillations, typical of states such as deep sleep or anaesthesia. The aim was...

CNIO researcher develops a test aimed to detect early-stage tumors with a blood sample

by CNIO - Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncológicas

11 months ago
lysine, tryptophan, tyrosine, cysteine and cysteine

It has been developed a test that can detect early-stage solid tumours with just a blood sample and the test also provides information relevant to the choice of treatment.

New Insights into the Side Effects of a Recent Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

by Instituto de Investigación Marqués de Valdecilla

11 months ago
rheumatoid arthritis (RA), JAK-STAT pathway inhibitors, JAKinibs

A study led from Cantabria analyzes how JAK-STAT pathway inhibitors affect the immune system

Melanoma ‘sat-nav’ discovery could help curb metastasis

by Centre for Genomic Regulation

11 months ago
protein eIF2A, metastasis, Melanoma

Researchers have discovered a protein which is critical for steering melanoma cancer cells as they spread throughout the body. The malignant cells become dependent on this protein to migrate, pointing...

Progress Toward a Population Screening Test for COPD

by IMIM - Institut Hospital del Mar d'Investigacions Mèdiques

11 months ago
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

70% of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) cases go undiagnosed. Now, a study led by Hospital del Mar and the Hospital del Mar Research Institute has validated ten metabolites that are altere...

Un estudio pionero de la UCLM muestra que la combinación de cocaína y alcohol produce un daño cerebral mayor que su consumo por separado

by Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha

11 months ago
cocaína y alcohol, espectrometría de masas

Un estudio liderado por la Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM) ha demostrado que su combinación no solo potencia los efectos individuales de ambas sustancias, sino que “altera profundamente”...