An international study led by researchers from the University of the Basque Country (EHU) and the Biogipuzkoa health research institute (IIS Biogipuzkoa) has identified MARCO receptor as a new therapeutic target in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (iCCA), one of the most aggressive forms of liver cancer and one with the poorest prognosis. CCA is a cancer of…
Experts will gather to debate critical sector themes, including cutting-edge medical treatments, AI integration, sustainable bioeconomies, and capital strategies for growth. BIOSPAIN 2026, Spain’s largest biotechnology event and one of Europe’s leading biotech conferences, will take place from 29 September to 1 October at the Bilbao Exhibition Centre (BEC) under the slogan «Bioinnovation that clicks.» Organised by the Spanish Bioindustry Association…
“Traditionally, research has focused on the sending and receiving neurons. Our approach is to understand how the environment between neurons itself modulates that signal,” says researcher Jan Tønnesen Coinciding with World Brain Day, celebrated on July 22, the Instituto Biofisika (CSIC, EHU) highlights the advances made by one of its teams in understanding the microscopic architecture…
Onkoreplica is an emerging initiative originating from research carried out at CIC biomaGUNE, focused on the development of advanced three-dimensional tumor models for oncology drug testing. The project aims to accelerate the development of more effective therapies and improve cancer patients’ access to treatments that are better adapted to the biological characteristics of their tumors….
The partnership between the L’Oréal Group and UNESCO, aimed at promoting female talent in science, has marked its twentieth anniversary by granting five new awards to young women scientists whose research addresses some of the most pressing medical and environmental challenges of today. The award recipients focus their work on combating obesity (Cintia Folgueira Cobos),…
The initiative concludes a week of activities across the Basque Country with intergenerational workshops and actions highlighting women’s leadership in marine research (Author: Mireia Ochoa) A COLLECTIVE MANIFESTO FOR A FAIRER SCIENCE Coinciding with the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, ‘Emakumeak Zientzian’ brought its tenth edition to a close with a festive…
Basque Minister for Science, Universities and Innovation, ‘Juan Ignacio Pérez Iglesias’, introduced the Basque Quantum strategy during the “LEADERS MEETING – FIT FOR THE FUTURE” event held in Donostia / San Sebastián, opening new pathways for interregional cooperation in advanced technologies. Delegations from 14 industrially dynamic European regions convened at the Ikerbasque building to explore…
For ten years, the Emakumeak Zientzian initiative in the Basque Country has been bringing together research centers, universities and technology organizations to highlight the role of women in science and technology. Launched around the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrated every 11 February, the project has grown into a broad, collaborative network…
Estuaries are critical transition zones that link marine, riverine, and terrestrial ecosystems, including habitats like intertidal mudflats and tidal marshes. These ecosystems are biodiversity hotspots providing essential ecological functions such as nutrient cycling and pollutant removal. Despite their importance, there is a significant knowledge gap regarding the ecological functioning of these habitats and how they…
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…