All University of Barcelona articles
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NewsMarine heatwaves devastate red gorgonians in the Medes Islands
The increase in the frequency and intensity of marine heatwaves in recent decades is one of the effects of global climate change. Source: University of Barcelona The UB researcher Graciel·la Rovira is the first author of this publication. A study by the University of Barcelona, published in ...
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NewsNew viral strain induces immunogenic cell death in tumour cells
A study has developed a new strain of vaccinia virus, which can replicate in tumour cells while maintaining increased immunogenicity. Specifically, it can to induce so-called immunogenic cell death in tumour cells.
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NewsScientists develop an innovative compound effective against malaria and leishmaniasis
Initially designed for malaria, this drug shows high efficacy against leishmaniasis, representing a unique and promising breakthrough for the treatment of both infections.
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NewsSmart skin bacteria able to secrete and produce molecules to treat acne
An experimental study has shown that a type of skin bacterium can efficiently be engineered to produce a protein to regulate sebum production.
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News25 new phage viruses IDed in Barcelona’s wastewaters
Scientists have identified 25 new viruses that infect bacteria in the human intestinal tract in wastewaters around the city’s metropolitan area and in some towns nearby.
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NewsQuail could be mystery reservoir for Tuscany and Sicilian viruses
The quail could be the unknown reservoir of the Toscana virus (TOSV) and the Sandfly Fever Sicilian virus (SFSV), mosquito-borne pathogens that can infect domestic animals and also cause disease in humans.
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NewsHidden Nsp1 cavity means Covid’s Spike protein is no longer the only target
Researchers have revealed the existence of a hidden ’’pocket’ on the surface of the non-structural protein Nsp1 on the surface of the Covid-19 virus which could offer a potential drug target and alternative to the Spike protein targeted by vaccines.
