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July 16, 2018 In Highlights, News By Laia Tremosa

The Institute of Neurosciences of the UB receives the María de Maeztu award

The Institute of Neurosciences has been awarded the "María de Maeztu Units of Excellence Programme". This programme acknowledges the research centres that demonstrate scientific leadership and impact at global level. The evaluation and selection process is carried out by an independent international committee of prestigious scientists...

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...

June 28, 2018 In News By Laia Tremosa

FECYT will fund four projects of the University of Barcelona this year

The Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology (FECYT) published the final resolution of the last aid call for the promotion of scientific and technologic culture and innovation, which gives 3,850,000 euros to 210 actions on dissemination and communication of science and innovation of several institutions, public and...

June 27, 2018 In News By Laia Tremosa

“The creation of the Institute of Neurosciences was the acceptance of psychology in the field of neurosciences”

We speak with Carles Escera, professor at the Faculty of Psychology and head of the research group BrainLab, after some days he left his position at the Institute of Neurosciences of the UB. Escera talks about his years at the Institute and tells us about...

June 22, 2018 In News By Laia Tremosa

Researchers find reservatrol protection mechanism against Alzeimer’s cell alterations

[caption id="attachment_5176" align="alignleft" width="260"] The new study reveals that supplementary doses of resveratrol in mice diets boosted the activity of those cell mechanisms that damage the brain’s aberrant proteins[/caption] Reservatrol, a natural antioxidant found in fruits such as grapes, boosts the protecting mechanisms that damage aberrant...

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...

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...

June 7, 2018 In News By Laia Tremosa

High school students compete to win NeuroArt Contest

On Friday, Jun 8, the Faculty of Fine Arts will hold the finals of the NeuroArt Contest, held by the University of Barcelona, with the Institute of Neurosciences and the support of the Scientific Culture and Innovation Unit. More than a hundred high school students...

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...

April 20, 2018 In News By admin

Boosting glucose’s metabolism is a key process for neuronal growth

Stimulating transformation of glucose molecules into lipids in neurons is an essential factor for the development of neural networks, according to a study published in The EMBO Journal –publication of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory- and led by Professor Francesc X. Soriano, of the Faculty...