A review paper on the mysterious Miocene ape Oreopithecus, published in the occasion of the 150th anniversary of its original description, revisits its controversial kinship relationships within other apes. Further research on Oreopithecus is...
The fossil pollen analysis is of particular importance in the deciphering of the origin and evolution of ecosystems, and it allows us to gain a global perspective on these processes. The Institut...
After millennia of coexistence between humans and goats on the Mediterranean islands, the role of these animals is a source of controversy nowadays. A new publication has revised the benefits of goats in this ecosystem. The...
Nowadays, there are well-defined indicators to measure the academic impact of research, while its role in sustainability remains unclear. A study involving a researcher from the UAB shows how knowledge mechanisms are a complementary tool for measuring social contributions to...
Researchers from UAB and UNED have analysed the causes of conflicts in the Spanish Parliament, focusing on the psychological characteristics of the politicians. The study shows that there are relationships between...
LINEup is a research project that involves institutions and universities from several European countries, including UAB and UPF. This initiative aims to analyze educational inequalities throughout the schooling process and incorporates...
Researchers from the UAB have studied how to use microbial biotechnology to address climate change by recycling CO2 from the atmosphere or industrial emissions. They have shown that genetically modified microorganism Komagataella phaffii can...
In the excavations in the Vanguard Cave, Gibraltar, it has been found for the first time the structure used by Neanderthals 60.000 years ago to extract tar for manufacturing hunting or protective...
The GENOCOV research group investigates microbial electrolysis cells, systems that treat wastewater while generating resources. One of the key practical aspects in the performance and feasibility of these systems is the cathode...
Researchers from the Department of Genetics and Microbiology at the UAB, led by Dr. Montserrat Llagostera, have published a landmark study investigating the potential of phage therapy to combat Salmonella...
