How is the mammals’ heart formed? What role do endothelial cells play? Do the same pathways and genes involved in the formation of the embryonic heart also play a role in repair processes? A new study conducted by a team from the Faculty of...
This year 17 schools from around Catalonia participated in this edition Arts and Sciences are apparently far from each other but they can be quite close sometimes. Scientific dissemination and citizen science are paving the way for exploring the intersection between these different disciplines to...
On the 10th of February 2023, the Institute of Neurosciences of the University of Barcelona hosted a PhD Workshop at Campus Clinic. The workshop session started with an opening ceremony by Cristina Pulido, Research developer of the Institute, who presented the PhD Committee. They introduced...
After the achievement of being granted once again the María de Maeztu Excellence award, it’s the time to turn in the assessment on the actions taken and present the strategic plan for the next period. During the last 4 years we have bet on young talent...
The results contrast with those of 4 previous independent clinical trials and could provide relevant information on the role of iron accumulation in the process of neurodegeneration. Treatment with deferiprone in patients with early Parkinson's disease who have not yet received treatment with levodopa...
A team of researchers from the University of Barcelona, the UB Institute of Neurosciences (UBneuro) and the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) has created the first highly mature neurons from human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) using a synthetic material. This finding opens up...
Studies on diseases that affect the human brain are usually based on animal models which cannot reproduce the complexity of human neuropathies. Therefore, these methodologies often fail when applied in a clinical environment with patients. In this context, the findings of the cellular reprogramming techniques...
Every year, about a third of all food produced in the world —about 1.3 billion tonnes— is wasted in consumers' homes and retail businesses, according to the United Nations (UN). The food sector also accounts for around 30% of the world's total energy consumption and...
Parkinson’s disease affects 3% of population over 65 years old, and the average age of onset is 60. Regarding juvenile Parkinson, which represents the of all Parkison’s cases, the disease begins before 40 years old. Now, a group of researchers of the...
Is neurotechnology the new revolution in the study of the brain? What do we know about synaptic plasticity in neurodegenerative diseases? What psychological factors could enhance cognitive resilience? How can digital innovation be applied to mental health? Is the application of ...