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

Investigadores de INCLIVA, UV y CIBERONC estudian métodos de análisis de imágenes digitales microscópicas para evaluar el comportamiento celular y el microambiente tumoral en el neuroblastoma de alto riesgo

by INCLIVA

3 years ago
neuroblastoma, vitronectina, matriz extracelular

El objetivo del actual estudio era diseñar métodos de análisis digital microscópico para definir el centro y la periferia en muestras tumorales según su forma y cuantificar adecuadamente la prese...

La inflamación crónica contribuye al envejecimiento

by Labo'Life

3 years ago
inflamación crónica

Nuestro cuerpo está programado para comenzar un envejecimiento fisiológico normal a partir de cierta edad. Desgaste de los telómeros, inestabilidad genómica, autofagia ineficiente, desregulación ...

Confirman los efectos antioxidantes y prebióticos del tomillo y orégano en la reducción del riesgo cardiometabólico severo

by Cibercv isciii

3 years ago
tomillo y orégano, trastornos cardiometabólicos severos

Ofrecen información innovadora sobre el papel de la microbiota intestinal en el estado de salud de pacientes de alto riesgo, y cómo la incorporación de aceites esenciales de tomillo y orégano, pue...

Manina Medtech, Vall d’Hebron spin-off, closes an investment round to develop a medical device to increase the success of In Vitro Fertilization

by Vall d’Hebron

3 years ago
vitro fertilization (IVF), SEEDCHRONY, Manina Medtech

After carrying out a first feasibility trial in collaboration with the Assisted Reproduction Section of the Vall d'Hebron Hospital, Manina Medtech is moving towards a pilot trial in IVF patients.

Risk of dying in hospital from respiratory causes is higher in the summer than in the winter

by ISGlobal - Instituto de Salud Global de Barcelona

3 years ago
air pollutants

A study analyses the association between ambient temperature and hospital mortality from respiratory diseases in the provinces of Madrid and Barcelona

The climate crisis could trigger the outbreak of new and lethal infectious diseases

by IRB Barcelona - Instituto de Investigación Biomédica

3 years ago
Candida orthopsilosis, climate crisis

Researchers identify the mechanisms by which a yeast that belongs to the Candida family has acquired characteristics that make it a potential pathogen for humans.

Human rhinovirus RNA release mechanism revealed

by Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

3 years ago
human rhinovirus

An interdisciplinary team from the Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM) has revealed how the human rhinovirus, which causes the common cold, releases its genetic content. The results could open the d...

ORYZON announces Last Patient Last Visit in its Phase IIb PORTICO study for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

by Oryzon Genomics

3 years ago
vafidemstat, ORYZON, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Oryzon Genomics, S.A. today announced Last Patient Last Visit in its ongoing Phase IIb PORTICO trial, investigating vafidemstat’s efficacy in Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Multiple primary ...

Palobiofarma Receives Rare Pediatric Disease Designation from the U.S. FDA for PBF-999 for the Treatment of Prader-Willi Syndrome

by Palobiofarma

3 years ago
Palobiofarma, Rare Pediatric Disease (RPD) Designation, FDA, Prader-Willi Syndrome

Palobiofarma has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Rare Pediatric Disease (RPD) Designation for the company’s phosphodiesterase 10 (PDE-10) inhibitor, PBF-999, f...

Peptomyc is awarded €5 million from the Horizon Europe EIC Accelerator Program to conduct a Phase 1b clinical trial with OMO-103 in patients and scale up its manufacturing process

by Peptomyc

3 years ago
Peptomyc, Horizon Europe, European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator Program, metastatic pancreatic cancer

The biotech company Peptomyc S.L. announced today that it has been awarded €5 million blended financing from the Horizon Europe, European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator Program. The grant will...

Ultra-processed foods, one of the main addictions for children today

by IDIBELL - Institut d’Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge

3 years ago
Ultra-processed foods, dopamine

An article published in The British Medical Journal states that 14% of adults and 12% of children are addicted to this type of food. Its composition and presentation activate reward neural circuits si...

New study sheds light on the genetic link between Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

by CIC bioGUNE

The recent study, published in the international journal in gastroenterology and hepatology Gut, provides fresh insights into the genetic correlation between Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, and Irr...