CNAG maps the most complete set of protein domains in human endogenous retroviruses

by Parc Científic de Barcelona

It has been analysed a vast dataset of 120,000 open reading frames (ORFs) derived from human endogenous retroviruses (HERVs) and identified 17,540 retroviral protein domains. The study paves the way f...

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Researchers from IDIBELL, Bellvitge Hospital and the UB promote a paradigm shift in the treatment of bacteriemia by Staphylococcus aureus

by IDIBELL - Institut d’Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge

The study reveals that the combination of antibiotics reduces mortality in patients with high-risk Staphylococcus aureus bacteriemia by half, if applied in a personalized way.

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Landmark in Real-Time Metabolic Monitoring on Chip: BLOC Benchtop NMR comes to light

by IBEC - Institut de Bioenginyeria de Catalunya

It has been demonstrated the first integration of a benchtop nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer with a microfluidic cell culture platform capable of real-time metabolic monitoring, made fea...

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Un estudio de INCLIVA aporta nueva evidencia clínica sobre el papel de la microbiota intestinal en la eficacia y seguridad de la terapia CAR-T

by INCLIVA

La investigación, cuyos resultados se han publicado en European Journal of Haematology, se ha centrado en analizar las bacterias que influyen en la respuesta o la toxicidad del tratamiento, por trata...

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Un estudio del CSIC identifica un mecanismo que podría ayudar a mejorar el tratamiento del cáncer de hígado

by CSIC - Centro Superior de Investigaciones Científicas

El trabajo, coliderado por el IIBB-CSIC, ha descubierto que el fármaco “cabozantinib” activa una vía de alarma que delata al tumor y facilita su ataque por parte del sistema inmune

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Nuevos biomarcadores no invasivos para la detección y el seguimiento de la Distrofia Miotónica Tipo 1

by Biodonostia

Las personas con DM1 tuvieron niveles significativamente más altos de NFL (una proteína que se libera cuando los nervios se dañan) e IL-6 (una proteína que indica inflamación) que las personas sa...

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A therapeutic target that would curb the spread of coronaviruses has been identified

by UPF - Universitat Pompeu Fabra

It is an enzyme that is activated in human cells in response to stress due to infection and causes changes in the cellular machinery that favour the production and spread of coronaviruses.

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IDIBAPS-Hospital Clínic Barcelona researchers propose more precise terminology to define neuroimmunological changes in schizophrenia

by Fundació Clínic per a la Recerca Biomèdica

After critically reviewing the increasing use of the term ‘neuroinflammation’ in the field of schizophrenia, the article concludes that the classical markers of a neuroinflammatory process, such a...

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The key to attacking 'undruggable' proteins: IRB Barcelona reveals a breakthrough drug mechanism

by IRB Barcelona - Instituto de Investigación Biomédica

Published in Science Advances, the study shows that the drug does not act on the protein in isolation, but instead takes advantage of the moment when they briefly group together into small complexes (...

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Researchers identify genetic variants that modulate how water purification byproducts influence the risk of colorectal cancer

by IDIBELL - Institut d’Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge

A study led by IDIBELL and ICO identifies genetic variants that could modulate the body’s response to certain by-products of water purification and influence the risk of developing colorectal cancer...

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A New Design Strategy in Nanomedicine Improves Antitumor Efficacy While Reducing Drug Dose

by Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau

the research team developed protein-based nanomedicines capable of self-assembling into multivalent nanoparticles and selectively targeting tumor cells that overexpress the CXCR4 receptor. This recept...

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A questionnaire allows for reliable measurement of cancer patients’ concerns

by Universitat de Barcelona

It has been validated for the first time in the Spanish population, the Spanish version of the Assessment of Survivor Concerns (ASC) questionnaire, a tool designed specifically to assess cancer and he...

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