The UAB will be taking part in a new ECIU University project called BOOGIE U. The project, funded by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), aims to boost EU sustainable economic growth and competitiveness by executing novel models for increasing Innovation and Entrepreneurial (I&E) capacity within the consortium. In doing so, the project aims to contribute to the evolution of local innovation systems.
An international collaboration has identified several genetic markers associated with the SARS-CoV-2 infection and the severity of the disease. The research, published in Nature, included the involvement of the IBB.
Researchers at the UAB describe the mechanism through which a non-toxic derivative of the tetanus neurotoxin (Hc-TeTx) may serve to treat depression and neurodegenerative diseases, as has already been demonstrated in animal models.
Through its Microscopy Service, the UAB forms part of the NFFA-Europe project, which provides researchers across Europe with a wide array of scientific and technical services. Applications for access can be sent in until 1 September.
UAB, UPC and Vall d'Hebron researchers have developed a mobile application that could be useful in the assessment of the severity of fatigue in this syndrome, especially in women. The technology uses a chest strap that measures heart rate variability.
The UAB leads the €7 million VIVALDI project, which will develop a set of breakthrough biotechnologies to transform real off-gases from key bioindustries sectors into novel feedstock for the chemical industry. The project aims to reduce CO2 emissions from bioindustries and at the same time produce organic compounds in a cheaper and more sustainable way.
PhD student in Medicine Clara Puig will represent the UAB at the final competition of the "Thesis in 4 Minutes", which will take place on 22 June from 5 to 7 p.m. The competition, organised by the Catalan Foundation for Research and Innovation, will be streamed live.
An international consortium led by the UAB will improve the productivity of vineyards by guarateeing the traceability of the wine throughout its value chain, with smart labels and a blockchain-based data registry. The project's kick-off meeting will take place from 9 to 11 June at the Faculty of Sciences.
In a study coordinated by ICN2 and IBB-UAB, polymeric nanoparticles were used to encapsulate dopamine and to be administered via intranasal to reach the brain of rats with Parkinson’s disease.
