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A study from the Institute for Neurosciences UMH-CSIC identifies a key mechanism in the degeneration of motor neurons in ALS A study from the Institute for Neurosciences UMH-CSIC identifies a key mechanism in the degeneration of motor neurons in ALS 2026-04-30

The results suggest that chaperone-mediated autophagy, a cellular ‘selective cleaning’ system, could become a new therapeutic target. The study, published in Acta Neuropathologica Communications, was conducted using human tissues from clinical trials and opens new avenues for the development of treatments to slow the progression of ALS. Photo: Researchers from the Institute for Neurosciences: Francisca […]

 AGAUR FI prioritised applicants for early-career research staff Joan Oró contracts in 2026 AGAUR FI prioritised applicants for early-career research staff Joan Oró contracts in 2026 2026-04-30

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 ICIQ hosts ERC Grants Infoday to strengthen proposal competitiveness and collaboration ICIQ hosts ERC Grants Infoday to strengthen proposal competitiveness and collaboration 2026-04-30

On 29 April 2026, ICIQ hosted the ERC Grants Infoday Tarragona, an event open to all researchers and support staff from ICIQ and other institutions interested in strengthening their ERC proposals. The session opened with welcoming remarks from Emilio Palomares, Director of ICIQ, who highlighted the strategic importance of ERC funding in driving research and reinforcing institutional excellence.  The programme continued with a presentation on the latest ERC calls and proposal […]

 Dr Irena Spasojević receives the Young Scientist Award in Magnetism Dr Irena Spasojević receives the Young Scientist Award in Magnetism 2026-04-30

The postdoctoral researcher in the Nanomaterials for Advanced Memory and Computing Group has been recognised at the International Conference on Superconductivity and Magnetism (ICSM2026). This award highlights her outstanding contributions to magneto-ionics, a key field in the development of new electronic and spintronic technologies. Go to Source

 Eva Miranda Receives the Inaugural Agnes Szanto Medal from the Foundations of Computational Mathematics Society Eva Miranda Receives the Inaugural Agnes Szanto Medal from the Foundations of Computational Mathematics Society 2026-04-30

Eva Miranda (UPC and CRM) has been named the first recipient of the Agnes Szanto Medal, a new mid-career award established by the Foundations of Computational Mathematics (FoCM) society in memory of the mathematician Agnes Szanto. The medal will be presented at the FoCM 2026 conference, to be held at the University of Vienna from […]

 Premiere of the documentary “Gaia: de casa nostra a l’Univers” 2026-04-30

Image Credits ESA/ATG medialab; background image: ESO/S. Brunier Language English The documentary “Gaia: de casa nostra a l’Univers“, produced by Big Van Ciència with the support of a grant from the Catalan Foundation for Research and Innovation (FCRI), highlights Catalonia’s key role in one of the most ambitious scientific missions in recent history: the Gaia […]

 Estancias cortas de verano para estudiantes universitarios en el CIMCYC Estancias cortas de verano para estudiantes universitarios en el CIMCYC 2026-04-30

Durante el mes de julio de 2026, el Centro de Investigación Mente, Cerebro y Comportamiento (CIMCYC) acogerá a estudiantes universitarios nacionales e internacionales cuyos intereses de investigación estén alineados con el trabajo que se lleva a cabo en el centro. Ofrecemos 9 plazas para estudiantes externos a la Universidad de Granada que hayan completado al […]

 Undergraduate short summer research stays at the CIMCYC Undergraduate short summer research stays at the CIMCYC 2026-04-30

During the month of July 2026, the Mind, Brain and Behavior Research Center (CIMCYC) will host national and international undergraduate talented students with research interests aligned with work carried out at the center. We offer placements for 9 students from outside the University of Granada who have completed at least 50% of the total credits […]

 Un missatge, una equació diferencial, tres camins Un missatge, una equació diferencial, tres camins 2026-04-29

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 New mechanoluminophore based on calixarenes enables reversible optical response to mechanical force New mechanoluminophore based on calixarenes enables reversible optical response to mechanical force 2026-04-29

A collaborative study between the group of Prof. José A. Berrocal at ICIQ, and Prof. Laura Baldini at the University of Parma (Italy) reports a new calixarene-based mechanoluminophore. Published in Angewandte Chemie International Edition, the work shows how mechanical force can reversibly modify a molecular conformation and produce a visible fluorescence change.  The researchers designed […]

 West African coast emerges as key source of microlitter in the South Atlantic Ocean 2026-04-29

Most of the microlitter present in the South Atlantic Ocean originates from the West African coast and is particularly concentrated in areas near the equator and off the coast of Brazil. This is demonstrated by a study conducted by ICTA-UAB, Spain, which has successfully identified in detail the main geographical sources of these microparticles, their […]

 Los ingresos dificultaron la conciliación y afectaron al bienestar durante la pandemia Los ingresos dificultaron la conciliación y afectaron al bienestar durante la pandemia 2026-04-29

Una investigación recientemente publicada en International Journal of Intercultural Relations examinó distintas medidas de bienestar —como la satisfacción con la vida, el trabajo o la familia— y su conexión con el estatus socioeconómico y el conflicto entre las esferas laboral y familiar.  Seguir leyendo Go to Source