News
Key regions of DNA and genes that trigger liver regeneration have been identified
A genomic-scale map of the interactions between the regulatory elements of liver regeneration and the key genes involved is drawn
The VINCat Programme, a European benchmark in the fight against hospital infections and antibiotic resistance
During the 20 years of the VINCat Programme, promoted by the Catalan Health Service, measures for the prevention and control of hospital infections have been implemented in almost 200 health centres in the country…
New non-coding genes that cause childhood neurodevelopmental disorders have been identified
An international consortium of scientists, with the participation of Spanish centres such as IDIBELL, CIBERER and the Germans Trias i Pujol University Hospital, has identified genetic variants in essential non-coding genes that cause previously undiagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) in patient cohorts. The findings have been published in the high-impact scientific journal Nature Genetics. Beyond […]
“Active recipes” to prevent chronic diseases: the proposal of the +ACTIU project
In Catalonia we spend about 5 and a half hours a day in sedentary behaviour, without moving, which represents a clear risk factor for the development of chronic diseases. The numbers confirm this, given that 2 out of 5 adults have this type of disease. This situation is aggravated by the lack of available outdoor […]
25 Genes linked to OCD discovered in largest genetic study ever on the disorder
The high-impact scientific journal Nature Genetics has published on Tuesday the study with the largest sample of patients affected by obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) ever analyzed
Telemedicine reduces cardiovascular mortality in chronic heart failure by up to 54%
The combination of telemonitoring and teleintervention reduces episodes of decompensation by 70% and cardiovascular mortality by 54% in people with chronic heart failure.
Rediscovering denosumab: from osteoporosis treatment to a possible role against breast cancer
The first results of a clinical trial have emerged that reveal the potential for denosumab, an osteoporosis drug, to be used in breast cancer.
The first device capable of activating a light-activated drug by remote control has been designed
A wireless device capable of remotely activating a photopharmaceutical with proven therapeutic effect has been designed
A new combined strategy to overcome immune resistance in metastatic uveal melanoma
The combination of tebentafusp and IL-2 could benefit metastatic uveal melanoma patients.