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Repairing Myelin: a new approach to tackling Alzheimer’s disease
09/16/2026For decades, Alzheimer’s research has focused on two main protagonists: a protein fragment known as amyloid-beta, which accumulates in the space between neurons—the cells responsible for transmitting information—in people with Alzheimer’s disease; and the tau protein, which builds up inside...
Ikerbasque renews its HR Excellence in Research Award
09/15/2026Ikerbasque has renewed its HR Excellence in Research Award (formerly known as HRS4R - Human Resources Strategy for Researchers) following the assessment and site visit held last Friday.
This renewal recognises the organisation’s commitment to the continuous improvement of its human...
The Space Between Neurons: A Territory to Explore
07/20/2026“Traditionally, research has focused on the transmitting and receiving neurons. Our approach is to understand how the environment between neurons itself modulates the signal,” says researcher Jan Tönnesen.
A new scientific study reveals key mechanisms underlying the functioning of the circadian clock
07/16/2026The study, led by Ikerbasque researcher Mariana Astiz and published in PLOS Biology, reveals that astrocytes are essential for keeping our circadian clock on time.
New ERC grant to study bacterial toxins and their potential for developing new antimicrobial strategies
07/14/2026The prestigious European grant, worth nearly €3 million, will support cutting-edge research into the mechanisms of bacterial toxins and their potential for developing new antimicrobial strategies.
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