Medicine and Life Sciences
Metabolism links cancer and cardiovascular disease
A research team from the University of Valencia has analysed the scientific evidence available suggesting that cancer and cardiovascular disease are not independent conditions but share important metabolic and biological mechanisms. This synthesis of current knowledge, published in Seminars in Cancer Biology , proposes an integrative perspective that could help rethink the prevention and treatment of both diseases.
A questionnaire allows for reliable measurement of cancer patients’ concerns
Health - The fear that cancer will progress or worsen is one of the most common concerns among people living with this disease. Identifying and measuring this concern is key to providing appropriate psychological care and improving patients' quality of life.
People with HIV did not show more severe clinical symptoms during the 2022 mpox outbreak in Spain
People affected by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which causes AIDS, did not develop more severe forms of mpox - compared to HIV-negative people - during the multiregional outbreak of this disease that occurred in Spain in 2022.
Anti-obesity drug improves metabolism beyond weight loss
A study in mice provides new evidence on the mechanism of action of tirzepatide, a drug approved for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Selected Jobs
Predoctoral Research Assistant for the Bioinformatics Unit ( AIPREBIOINFPID2024) National Center for Oncological Research, Madrid

Financial Project Technician (ref. AD/25/15) Institute for Research in Biomedicine Barcelona

Temporary Purchasing Technician (Ref. AD/25/25) Institute for Research in Biomedicine Barcelona

Advanced Degree for the Bioinformatics Unit ( TSBIOINF35) National Center for Oncological Research, Madrid

Informático/a para proyectos en Biomedicina (PESA-H) Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares, Madrid
Group Leader in Chemical Biology (ref. GL/26/01) Institute for Research in Biomedicine Barcelona

Group Leader in Structural Biology (ref. GL/26/02) Institute for Research in Biomedicine Barcelona

Head, Advanced Genomic Technologies Core Facili Institute for Research in Biomedicine Barcelona

Técnico/a de imagen para el diagnóstico para investigación clínica para el ensayo clínico RESILIENCE Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares, Madrid
Immunologist Özlem Türeci to receive an honorary doctorate for developing mRNA-based vaccines

New clinical evidence on the role of the commensal microbiota in the efficiency and safety of CAR-T therapy

The University of Valencia strengthens research into cognitive impairment in liver cirrhosis with support from Raminatrans Foundation

A sea without borders: an acoustic telemetry network between France and Catalonia reveals the connectivity of the gilthead seabream in the Mediterranean

The University of Barcelona presents VISI-ON-BRAIN, a training and research network in neuroscience based on new-generation human models

Experimental treatment improves muscle strength and stiffness in myotonic dystrophy type 1

The ICMol is leading a European project to develop new neuromorphic electronic devices







