7+ hour, 20+ min ago  (311+ words) Highlighting IRB Barcelona's impact on society Fatty liver is an increasingly common disease that can progress toward more severe forms, involving inflammation, fibrosis, and, in some cases, cirrhosis and liver cancer. While it is known that a high-fat diet alters…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (352+ words) Institute for Research in Biomedicine | IRB Barcelona Mitochondria identified as key player in a rare disease causing microcephaly - Researchers use the Drosophila fly as a model for Mosaic Variegated Aneuploidy (MVA) syndrome. - Errors in chromosome division impair the viability of…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (394+ words) Highlighting IRB Barcelona's impact on society Intrinsically disordered proteins lack a fixed structure, which is why they have been considered "undruggable" targets for drug development for years. However, these proteins play a key role in numerous diseases'ranging from various types…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (142+ words) The Innovation Department is pleased to invite you to a visit from Curie. Bio on Monday, 30 March 2026. 09: 15 " 09: 30: Arrival & Coffee09: 30 " 09: 35: Welcome by Cristina Horcajada, Head of Innovation Department, IRB Barcelona09: 35 " 10: 05: Curie. Bio's Hands-On Approach to Investing in Therapeutic Startups10: 05 " 10: 30: Q&A and Coffee Networking…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (191+ words) The journey from a laboratory breakthrough to a life-saving treatment is complex and challenging. This session, "Bridging the Drug Discovery Gap: Meet and connect with Academia, Investors and Pharma" is designed to foster a dynamic dialogue." Navigating the development of…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (397+ words) Highlighting IRB Barcelona's impact on society Cholera remains a major global public health challenge, with an estimated 1. 3 to 4 million cases and tens of thousands of deaths reported worldwide each year. Caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, the disease spreads primarily…...