The gene of the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is associated with several processes related to memory and brain plasticity. Now, a paper reveals that it is easier to alter the… Read More from Study detects how a genetic variant modifies the brain stimulation impact on memory
Problems when talking, communicating and expressing feelings are common among children and adolescents, in particular at an early age. These difficulties increase in the case of those diagnosed with developmental… Read More from Children’s ability to manage emotions is linked to that of their parents
Investigadors de la UB han elaborat, per encàrrec del Ministeri de l’Interior, un informe sobre la violència sexual a Espanya en què es recullen i analitzen les dades existents per… Read More from Investigadors de la UB elaboren el primer informe global sobre la violència sexual a Espanya
A diet rich in plant products reduces the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia in the elderly. This is the result of a study by the Biomarkers and Nutritional Food… Read More from A diet rich in plant-based products reduces the risk of cognitive impairment in the elderly
The MindFit Project, funded by the La Marató de TV3 Foundation, ended in July 2021 with the participation of more than 170 people who had suffered a stroke. This project,… Read More from MindFit Conference: Stroke, neurorehabilitation and daily life
Dr. Ana Adan has been named “Honorary Member 2021” of the Spanish Society of Dual Pathology (SEPD), the highest honour and distinction that the society can grant. The award ceremony… Read More from Honorary Member 2021
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has designated as an orphan drug the first gene therapy approach to treat megalencephalic leukoencephalopathy with subcortical cysts (MLC), an ultra-rare disease that appears in… Read More from First gene therapy approach for MLC leukoencephalopathy designated as orphan drug
Four years after the achievement of the María de Maeztu Excellence award, it’s time to submit the evaluation of the actions taken in the period 2017-2021 and present the strategic plan… Read More from SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
El Grup de Cognició i Plasticitat Cerebral de la UB, l’IDIBELL i l’Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge ha trobat un indicador que podria ajudar a pronosticar l’evolució dels pacients amb epilèpsia… Read More from Nova eina per valorar els casos d’epilèpsia que necessiten cirurgia
Coincidint amb el dia del TDAH (trastorn per dèficit d’Atenció i Hiperactivitat) a Espanya, Braingaze ha llançat BGaze RaceCar, un joc per a mòbils i tauletes amb sistema Android que utilitza la… Read More from BGaze RaceCar, el nou videojoc de Braingaze que redueix els símptomes de trastorns com el TDAH i la dislèxia
La Dra. Sandra Acosta ha desenvolupament, juntament amb el Dr. Lao del Centre Nacional d’Anàlisi Genòmica (CNAG), una plataforma d’intel·ligència artificial que permet analitzar molts aspectes dels organoides que desenvolupen… Read More from Sandra Acosta «Els minibrains representen tots els possibles cervells que un individu podria tenir»
L’Alzheimer és el principal trastorn neurodegeneratiu en persones d’edat avançada per al qual no hi ha cap tractament o prevenció eficaç. Els mètodes de diagnòstic actuals no detecten una de… Read More from Un estudi de la UB proposa nous biomarcadors per determinar dany neuronal en la malaltia d‘Alzheimer