Ribonuclease is an enzyme secreted by leukocytes when an infection occurs, either by viruses or bacteria. In a recent study, the research group led by Ester Boix from the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology identified new immunomodulatory...
One of the main debates about the al-Andalus society (8th to13th centuries) focuses on knowing the origin of its populations and the importance of the contributions made by the Arab and Berber migrants. The study of the funeral registry of Islamic ritual in Catalonia...
A research team of the Institut Català de Paleontologia Miquel Crusafont (ICP) analyzes the navicular bone of the small primate Anchomomys frontanyensis, a species found in Sant Jaume de Frontanyà (Berguedà,...
The correct functioning of the human body depends, among other factors, on the adequate concentration of divalent cations, elements with a double positive charge on their surface capable of interacting with different molecules at the same time. These ions have been...
The present research explores an innovative perspective in the design of algorithms for classifying pictorial artworks according to their art style....
In the Mediterranean context, the family is the mainstay on which the members composing it are sustained. However, in situations such as the economic crisis that occurred between 2008-2014, the support capacity can become overwhelmed. In this...
In Spain, the taboo associated with mental problems and the difficult access to psychological consultations make it very difficult to help people who suffer from depression or who have eating disorders. A public...
Changes in plant composition are becoming more frequent in the current climate change scenario, as some plant species are changing their distribution ranges. UAB and CREAF researchers have conducted an experiment showing that the...
Preterm delivery can occur either due to the risks of pregnancy itself, or due to the need to perform some type of fetal surgery. There is an 8% to 12% chance of a baby being born prematurely in...
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) must guide the implementation of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted on 25th September 2015. The 17 SDGs are deployed in 169 targets to be achieved and 244...
