Students from Sadako School and UAB Biomedicine visit the IGTP
On May, students from Sadako School and the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) visited the IGTP as part of its educational outreach to promote science among young people.
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According to a study by the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research Group, severe obesity is a risk factor for developing Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
This is the main conclusion of a study that analysed data over a fifteen-year period from one million individuals in Catalonia with obesity, severe obesity, or who had undergone bariatric surgery. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are the main inflammatory bowel diseases, affecting around 100,000 people in Catalonia, which today marks World IBD Day.
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A new cell model to advance research into NF2-related schwannomatosis
A study led by the Clinical Genomics Unit (UGC) has established a new cell model to advance research into NF2-related schwannomatosis (SWN-NF2), a rare genetic disease. The work, published in the journal Genes & Disease, describes the generation and characterisation of cell spheroids derived from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC)-a type of stem cell capable of transforming into almost any cell type-that reproduce the alterations observed in tumours associated with the disease.
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HDAC11 deficiency improves muscle function and regeneration during ageing
Researchers from GRENBA-IGTP have identified the HDAC11 protein, an enzyme involved in cellular regulation, as a new therapeutic target to combat sarcopenia, the loss of muscle mass associated with ageing. The study shows that HDAC11 deficiency reduces muscle atrophy, preserves the muscle stem cell reservoir, promotes regeneration after injury and improves muscle function, opening the door to new strategies to support healthy ageing.
A new mouse model allows for more accurate study of COVID-19 in humans
The study presents a new mouse model that more realistically mimics the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 in humans, an essential tool for better understanding COVID.
The podcast 'Un bri de ciència' shines a light on malaria and the challenges of its elimination
The podcast of IGTP launches its ninth episode to mark World Malaria Day. This infectious disease, although under control in some regions, still affects more than 200 million people worldwide.
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IGTP-led study identifies an epigenetic signature with prognostic value in metastatic thyroid cancer
Researchers from the Endocrine Tumours group, in collaboration with five university hospitals, have conducted the first comprehensive study of DNA methylation patterns in metastatic differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC). Published in the journal Thyroid, the study identifies an epigenetic signature comprising 156 CpG sites in primary tumours that could help stratify patients according to their risk of developing distant metastases.
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CEEISCAT celebrates 30 years of serving public health with a conference focused on the future challenges of HIV, STIs, and viral hepatitis
CEEISCAT celebrated its 30th anniversary with a special edition of its Annual Conference, bringing together over a hundred attendees.
CMCiB hosts the 4th ISMISS/MIS & Endoscopic Spine Forum
The CMCiB facilities have been chosen to host a hands-on cadaver surgery workshop as part of the 4th ISMISS/MIS & Endoscopic Spine Forum.
A European study will analyse the impact of endocrine disruptors during pregnancy and the first 18 months of life
The research is part of the European project HYPIEND, coordinated by the Eurecat technology centre, and with the participation of IGTP-HUGTiP.
