The EHU’s Lipids & Liver group discover a key protein in the progression of liver diseases towards advanced stages An international collaborative study has identified the E2F2 protein as a potential new therapeutic target to prevent metabolic fatty liver disease from progressing towards more serious conditions, such as cirrhosis or liver cancer. Metabolic fatty liver…
This week, The Basque Country has once again demonstrated the strength, cohesion, and ambition of its biosanitary ecosystem through two strategic events: the 2025 Technological Innovation and Transfer in Neurosciences Conference, organized by Achucarro, Basque Health Cluster, and BIOEF, and the III Matchmaking of the Basque Biosanitary Ecosystem, in which BHC, BRTA, BIOEF, and Innobasque participated, bringing together over a hundred people…
The study led by a team at the EHU has identified hundreds of molecular markers in the oral cavity that can reflect pathological processes in other parts of the body A study conducted by a team at EHU (University of Basque Country) has found hundreds of molecular markers in the oral cavity that may indicate…
Cells with electrophysiological activity obtained at the UPV/EHU open up new ways to study neurodegenerative diseases and develop future autologous transplants. A study by the UPV/EHU, published in the prestigious journal Stem Cell Research & Therapy, has proven that stem cells extracted from human dental pulp can be transformed into excitable neuronal-type cells and has…
This is an innovative social media initiative to improve nutritional education for people with coeliac disease. Researchers at the University of the Basque Country have developed “GLUTLEARN,” a nutritional education programme through social networks that has proven effective in improving knowledge about coeliac disease and the gluten-free diet. This innovative project has recently been published…
“We are driven by a commitment to contribute to the dream of parenthood through solutions that improve the precision, effectiveness, and accessibility of fertility treatments.” At MEPRO Medical Reproductive Solutions, “we combine a passion for science with a commitment to innovation to transform biotechnology into solutions that improve people’s lives. Our team is made up…
The European project ‘Genome of Europe (GoE)’, promoted by the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities (MICIU) and the researcher from the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), aims to generate the most complete genetic database of the European population, incorporating 100,000 genomes representing all its citizens. This project is the largest in Europe to…
The startup is developing a pharmaceutical solution for patients with this disease that will help them overcome their movement problems, reducing falls. Many Parkinson’s patients live with the fear of falling during their activities of daily living, unforeseen accidents that can lead to serious injuries. Falls are usually caused by mobility problems related to motor…
From Lab to Field (FLF), located in the heart of BIC Bizkaia, is transforming sports nutrition through scientific innovation and culinary creativity. Founded by experts in exercise physiology, culinary sciences and physical chemistry, the startup specializes in designing advanced solutions to improve health and optimize sports performance. FLF develops products based on cutting-edge research, using…
The UPV/EHU’s (University of the Basque Country) Nursing and Health Promotion research group compared seven nutrition labelling schemes in Europe, Oceania and South America and found that they barely coincide when specifying whether cooked foods are healthy. So the researchers concluded that a new system for assessing the food quality of ready meals needs to…