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Paperdrop Diagnostics, IDIBELL and MútuaTerrassa collaborate in the design of the first quick test to predict ischemic stroke
The objective of the agreement is to develop a low-cost diagnostic test capable of assessing the risk of ischemic stroke in patients without symptoms.
The novel method Nested CRISPR enables efficient genome editing using long DNA fragments
CRISPR is a technique that is revolutionizing biomedical research through high-precision genome editing. However, even though it allows the creation or correction of mutations consisting of a single or few nucleotides with relative ease, it still possesses limitations upon introducing larger fragments of DNA in the genome. For instance, the genomic insertion of a gene […]
Dopamine modulates the reward experiences elicited by music
A new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science (PNAS), reveals a causal link between dopamine and the reward responses in humans when listening to music. The study was conducted by researchers from the Cognition and Brain Plasticity Group of the University of Barcelona and the Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute of Bellvitge […]
IDIBELL researchers identify a new leukodystrophy in children and its potential cure
The gene that causes the disease is called DEGS1 and its defect may be counteracted with fingolimod, a drug currently used to treat multiple sclerosis
IDIBELL and Bellvitge University Hospital develop a new treatment to fight against hospital infections
The new treatment would prevent more than 4 million patients admitted to the Intensive Care Units (ICU) worldwide from developing infections that need antibiotics
An intellectually active lifestyle protects against neurodegeneration in people with Huntington’s disease
The discovery reinforces the importance of leading a cognitively stimulating life to maintain a healthy brain
Researchers identify a new therapeutic target for metastatic and resistant prostate cancers
Researchers identify a new therapeutic target for metastatic and resistant prostate cancers
Ruth Rodríguez Barrueco, L’Oréal-UNESCO Research Award “For Women in Science”
IDIBELL – University of Barcelona researcher Ruth Rodríguez Barrueco has been awarded one of the five L’Oréal-UNESCO Research Awards “For Women in Science” in its 2018-19 call. The award, worth € 15,000, will support and promote the project carried out by Dr. Rodríguez-Barrueco, which focuses on the discovery of new targets for breast cancer treatment. Breast […]