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Left, atomic structure of RNA polymerase I in its inactive form - homodimer; Right, atomic structure of RNA polymerase I in its active form -heterodimer with Rrn3-. (Carlos Fernández-Tornero CIB/CSIC and Oriol Gallego, IRB Barcelona)
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Scientists discover one of the mechanisms by which cells grow
The image shows tumour cells infected by the virus, which expresses a fluorescent protein. Over the days (in the image fifth day), the virus multiplies, generating new virions that infect more cancer cells (IDIBAPS, IRB Barcelona)
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‘Virus used by scientists to attack tumor cells’
After chemotherapy, quiescent cells change their behaviour​, become active​ ​and regenerate all cell types in the intestine (in green). (F Barriga, IRB Barcelona)
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New type of stem cells discovered by IRB Barcelona
Mice neurons with the Frataxin gene transfered. In yellow, localization of the frataxin protein in neurons (Picture: Díaz-Nido lab)
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Associations of patients and scientists join forces on new research front to tackle Friedreich’s Ataxia
WIN.O non-alcoholic wine
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WIN.0, a non-alcoholic wine by AECC to support cancer research
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Bee venom to treat central nervous system diseases
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Eduard Batlle: "The immune system is more potent than chemotherapy”
In normal intestinal conditions, after three days, quiescent stem cells (​in ​ green) d​on't divide compared to other quickly-dividing intestinal cells​ (in red)​ . (F Barriga, IRB Barcelona)
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A reservoir of stem cells in the intestine
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Research, leap in scale