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Scientists reverse Alzheimer’s in mice using nanoparticles
An international team co-led by the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) and the West China Hospital Sichuan University (WCHSU) was able to reverse Alzheimer’s in mice after only 3 injections with nanoparticles. The innovative approach to treating the disease focuses on restoring the normal function of the vasculature, rather than acting on neurons or other brain cells, as has usually been done until now. This achievement, published in the Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy Journal, is a promising step towards an effective treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.
IBEC and IQS host the 2nd Barcelona Blood-Brain Barrier Conference
The event, jointly organised by the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) and the Institut Químic de Sarrià (IQS), brought together leading scientists from around the world to discuss the latest advances in blood-brain barrier (BBB) research, from its fundamental biology to its role in disease and therapeutic strategies.
IBEC and SEMIT host the first SEMIT Congress in Barcelona
The Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) and the Spanish Society of Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering (SEMIT) organized the inaugural SEMIT 2025 Congress. The event gathered leading national and international experts in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering, creating a unique platform for knowledge exchange among researchers, clinicians, and industry.
Laboratory Assistant at the Biosensors for Bioengineering Research Group
Ref: LA-JR // Deadline: 15/10/2025
Laboratory Technician at the Cellular and Molecular Mechanobiology Research Group
Ref: LT_PR // Deadline: 12/10/2025
Scientists discover a key role of protons and superoxide ions in the respiratory chain
A study led by the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) has revealed that protons and reactive oxygen species mediate long-distance charge transport in the mitochondrial respiratory chain — a fundamental process in cellular respiration in organisms. Understanding these mechanisms is crucial, given that mitochondria are the powerhouses of all cells and alterations to them are associated with numerous diseases.
Biointegrated Materials and Engineering
At the Biointegrated Materials and Engineering Lab (a.k.a., the Fermart Lab), we believe that materials science and engineering define the boundaries of technological progress and shape the nature of societies. … Read more