Medicine and Life Sciences - Pharmacology
Immunologist Özlem Türeci to receive an honorary doctorate for developing mRNA-based vaccines
Doctor Özlem Türeci, an expert in cancer immunotherapy and a driving force behind the development of the messenger RNA-based COVID-19 vaccine, will receive an honorary doctorate from the University
’mRNA is the most primal information technology created by nature.’ Immunologist Özlem Türeci, awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Barcelona
"mRNA is the most primal information technology created by nature.
Progression of neurological symptoms alters the expression of pain in mouse models of Rett syndrome
A research team from the Faculty of Biological Sciences has shown that female mice modelling Rett syndrome, a rare and very severe neurodevelopmental disorder that causes multiple symptoms, display significant alterations in pain-related behavioural responses. In an article published in the Journal of Molecular Medicine , the authors conclude that, as these disease model mice age, they lose the ability to express pain sensitivity in a typical manner.
New metabolic mechanism involved in resistance to lung cancer treatments
Researchers reveal a new metabolic mechanism involved in resistance to lung cancer treatments.
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.
A system for targeted drug delivery using magnetic microrobots
An international study presents, for the first time, a complete system capable of controlling and releasing drugs within the body using magnetic microrobots.
Researchers identify genetic mechanisms involved in a disorder that affects balance cells in the ear
A study by the UB and IDIBELL shows how the continued use of some antibiotics and drugs damages the cells of the vestibular system of the ear.
