Researchers at Barcelona’s Institute for Biomedical Research have, for the first time, sequenced the three-dimensional structure of a carrier protein, a variant of Adic ( N101A), which plays a key role in cellular transport. This knowledge promises to help advance the treatment of various diseases

STAFF | February 24th, 2011

The ZRF1 gene plays a key role in the activation of genes related to the cell destination of stem cells, according to a study published in Nature by a team led by researchers at Barcelona’s Center for Genomic Regulation

STAFF | DECEMBER 23RD, 2010

A study by the Gene Expression and Cancer research group of the Vall d'Hebron Oncology Institute (VHIO) in Barcelona has identified genetic markers that indicate which cells are responsible for a tumor’s onset and recurrence. The possession of this information is useful in determining what treatments do or do not eliminate these cells

STAFF | DECEMBER 14TH, 2010

A study by the National Institute on Aging in the US has discovered a gene (Zscan4) related to cellular rejuvenation. The discovery could have important implications for stem cell and regenerative medicine research.

A.R. | 25 March 2010