New study on the causes of severe COVID-19 in vaccinated patients
A type of autoantibodies is demonstrated to be an independent risk factor for the severity of COVID-19
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2025
Kleptomania: Bellvitge leads a new approach in the study and treatment of the disease
Kleptomania is described for the first time not only as an impulsive disorder, but also as a compulsive disorder.
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Two new gene-editing tools have been created from microorganisms of the bottom of the ocean: Asterix and Obelix’s CRISPR
The new tools are highly efficient, operate at colder temperatures, and appear to be more specific than the canonical system.
Dr. Roser Velasco, co-lead author of an international guideline on the management of neurological complications in CAR-T cell treatments
Dr. Roser Velasco, IDIBELL principal investigator at Neuro-Oncology group and neurologist at the Neuro-Oncology Unit of ICO Hospitalet and Bellvitge University Hospital, has co-directed the writing of an international guide of recommendations on the management of neurological complications associated with CAR-T cell therapy. Dr. Velasco has participated as an expert in neuro-oncology within the Committee
Gene therapy reverses the symptoms of a rare neurological disease in animal models
Megaloencephalic leukoencephalopathy with subcortical cysts (MLC) is a rare childhood disease that mainly affects the white matter of the brain. Among other symptoms, it is characterized by macrocephaly, inability to coordinate motor movements, and epilepsy. More than 75% of diagnosed cases are due to mutations in the MLC1 gene, which encodes a protein located in
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A multicentre study warns of the increase in severe Streptococcus dysgalactiae infections in Spain
The significant increase in serious infections caused by S.dysgalactiae is confirmed, reaffirming the need to strengthen detection and surveillance systems
IDIBELL brings neuroscience closer to the public within the framework of the Brain Week in L’Hospitalet
IDIBELL presented two talks on neuroscience research within the Pessics de Ciència cycle
IDIBELL and the City Council of L’Hospitalet de Llobregat sign a collaboration agreement to promote scientific dissemination
The City Council will contribute €85.000 per year between 2025 and 2028.
Researchers discover macrophages’ key role in gut regeneration following radiotherapy and inflammatory bowel disease
Macrophages have a relevant role in intestinal regeneration
Professionals from IDIBELL and HUB included in CSIC’s latest ranking of women researchers
This month, CSIC has updated its ranking of female researchers in Spain