July 4, 2018 In News By Laia Tremosa

Researchers discover new protein involved in neuron formation

[caption id="attachment_5325" align="alignright" width="246"] The image shows a dyed cultured neuron with antibodies that tag microtubules. NEK7 boosts the stability of dendrite microtubules, important for the proper growth and branching of dendrites. (F. Freixo, IRB Barcelona).[/caption] NEK7 protein regulates the formation of neurons, since it is...

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June 13, 2018 In News By Laia Tremosa

First photoactive drug to fight Parkinson’s disease

[caption id="attachment_5144" align="alignleft" width="260"] The MRS7145 photoactive drug is effective in animal models with Parkinson’s disease, according to the study published in the Journal of Controlled Release[/caption]   An international team has designed the first potentially therapeutic photoactive drug –MRS7145– to fight Parkinson’s disease, according to the...

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June 11, 2018 In News By Laia Tremosa

NeuroArt Awards

Last Friday, more than a hundred young students competed to win NeuroArt. The 24 pieces that competet in the final round of NeuroArt included sculpture, painting, video, audio, and digital installations. All works of art were based on different concepts regards the nervous system: from...

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June 11, 2018 In Divulgació By Laia Tremosa

NeuroArt Exhibition 2018

  Don't miss de opportunity to see the art pieces made by the finalists of the NeuroArt Contest! The exhibition is located at the Belles Arts Faculty and it will be open from the 11th until the 22nd of June.  Come and visit the exhibition with your...

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May 28, 2018 In Highlights, News By Laia Tremosa

NEUROSCIENCE CONFERENCE SERIES

The Neuroscience Conference Series (NCS 2018), organised by the Institute of Neurosciences, is a great opportunity to meet international distinguished neuroscientists, who will present the latest advancements in their respective field of research. This year’s edition include speakers such as Salvador Martínez, MD, PhD, (Instituto de...

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