According to the results obtained with the Amalur EIS tool, 59.5% of the total environmental impact generated by industry in Europe comes from the energy sector. (Autor: Maitane Vilor) The Amalur EIS environmental information system, developed by the Ekopol group at the University of the Basque Country (EHU), allows for the analysis of environmental impacts…
In recent years, the pharmaceutical industry has shown significant interest in improved alternatives to ‘small molecules’ for medication discovery. Within this strategic direction, cyclopeptidic compounds are gaining traction in drug discovery, medicinal chemistry, and materials science. (Autor: Maitane Vilor) As explained by researcher Arkaitz Correa from the University of the Basque Country’s Faculty of Chemistry,…
MindSens has won the III Global Graphene Call with its groundbreaking device for dementia diagnosis: an affordable and portable as well as accurate domestic-use tool that could bring early dementia detection to households and clinics worldwide. (Autor: Maitane Vilor) The London-based start-up MindSens is one of the winners of the III Global Graphene Call. The…
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. (Autor: Maitane Vilor) A study conducted by a team at EHU (University of Basque Country) has found hundreds of molecular markers in the oral cavity…
CIDETEC Surface Engineering drives innovation in durable and efficient electrocatalysts without PGMs, improving seawater electrolysis (Autor: Aiora Madariaga Bilbao) SWEETHY is a 4-year project, co-funded by the European Union, which aims to develop an innovative electrolysis cell capable of producing 20 g h-1 of hydrogen directly from seawater. The project addresses the challenge of processing…
Cells with electrophysiological activity obtained at the UPV/EHU open up new ways to study neurodegenerative diseases and develop future autologous transplants. (Autor: Aiora Madariaga Bilbao) 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…
This is an innovative social media initiative to improve nutritional education for people with coeliac disease. (Autor: Aiora Madariaga Bilbao) 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…
Europe’s cities are lagging behind in adapting to climate change and its risks. This is the main conclusion of a new study published in Nature Climate Change with the leading participation of the Basque Centre for Climate Change (BC3). The work reveals that almost 70% of climate adaptation plans in European cities have significant inconsistencies,…
LAPlab investigates the process of learning a language and how speaking several languages delays the onset of diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. (Autor: Aiora Madariaga Bilbao) Before we are born, we are already surrounded by language, but how do we acquire it? How do we go from babbling to communicating complex ideas? These are the…
“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…