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A naturally occurring molecule opens a new avenue to preventing life-threatening arrhythmias
2026-07-11
A team led by researchers at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC) has identified a potential strategy to prevent the arrhythmias associated with Short QT syndrome type 3 (SQTS3), a rare inherited disease with a high risk of sudden death. The study, published in Nature Communications, shows that polyamines—small molecules naturally present […]
Indigenous peoples play a key role in the conservation of seagrass meadows 2026-07-10Recognizing and strengthening the role of Indigenous Peoples in the stewardship of seagrass meadows is essential for the conservation and restoration of these ecosystems. This is the main conclusion of a review conducted by researchers at the University of Helsinki and ICTA-UAB, recently published in Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability. Go to Source
Four ICIQ laboratories achieve the highest level of accreditation under the international My Green Lab sustainability certification
2026-07-10
The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) has reached another important milestone in its commitment to more sustainable research. Four laboratories within the KTT Department have been awarded Green Level Certification, the highest level of recognition granted by My Green Lab, the leading international organisation dedicated to promoting sustainability in scientific laboratories. The certified […]
DIPC project secures European funding to explore a new pathway for sustainable hydrogen production 2026-07-09The initiative is being led by Ikerbasque Professor Juan Manuel García-Ruiz, Principal Investigator of the ERC Synergy project PROTOS and head of DIPC’s Mineral Self-Organisation and Origin of Life research group. Go to Source
Microscopy Europe joins the ESFRI Roadmap 2026, reinforcing ICN2’s role in Europe’s advanced microscopy landscape
2026-07-09
The recognition of Microscopy Europe as a strategic European research infrastructure strengthens ICN2’s position as a key player in the field at the European level, helping shape the future of advanced electron microscopy. Go to Source
ICIQ Welcomes the 2026 Summer Fellows
2026-07-09
Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) is pleased to welcome the participants of the 2026 Summer Fellowship Programme, one of the institute’s flagship initiatives for attracting young talent. The programme offers undergraduate students from around the world the opportunity to gain first-hand research experience by working alongside internationally scientists in a leading research environment. […]
Graphene 2026 Highlights ICN2’s Strategic Commitment to 2D Materials Research
2026-07-09
The Institute played a leading role in Europe’s flagship graphene conference, with a large number of researchers from 11 groups contributing to the scientific programme and the conference organisation. Go to Source
International study identifies a key mechanism regulating how cells use fat to generate energy
2026-07-09
An international study by scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC) and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has identified a fundamental mechanism that regulates how the body uses stored fat to produce energy.The findings, published in The EMBO Journal, show that calcium levels within mitochondria determine whether these organelles […]
Nature Cardiovascular Research: Researchers uncover a new mechanism underlying the most common inherited heart disease and confirm the effectiveness of a next-generation therapy
2026-07-09
A study led by the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC), working in collaboration with an international research team, has identified a new molecular mechanism involved in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, the most common inherited cardiovascular disease.The research, published in Nature Cardiovascular Research, also demonstrates that mavacamten—the first targeted therapy available for this condition—is effective across […]
The Camp de Tarragona designs its roadmap towards the “Net-Zero Industry” at the ICIQ
2026-07-08
The facilities of the ICIQ in Tarragona have hosted the second session of the Innovation Camp ‘Net-Zero Industry in the Camp de Tarragona’. After a first meeting in March focused on the diagnosis of the system, the objective of this Tuesday was to take a new step to define what its industry will be like […]
The UAB Barcelona Summer School kicks off with the participation of ICTA-UAB” 2026-07-08On 22 June, the UAB welcomed students participating in this year’s UAB Barcelona Summer School. There will be, in this ninth edition, more than six hundred people from 48 different nationalities from five continents. Once again, ICTA-UAB is involved in the project. Go to Source
More than 90% of the key nutrients degrading the Mar Menor come from recirculated underground flows 2026-07-08More than 90% of the key nutrients degrading the Mar Menor, such as ammonium, phosphorus, and silica, do not come from streams or continental groundwater, but rather through a mechanism that has so far been overlooked: water from the lagoon itself infiltrates the sediments and re-emerges loaded with nutrients that have accumulated over years. Go […]