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How to identify autism spectrum disorder
Autism is a disorder that affects 1 in 100 children. Early diagnosis helps in starting treatment and reducing symptoms
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Volunteers sought for smoking-related virtual reality study
The project will be carried out by researchers from the IDIBAPS Systems Neurosciences group, led by Mavi Sánchez-Vives.
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IDIBAPS receives an ERC-Proof-of-Concept grant for the development of a behavioural training platform for mice
The grant, worth 150,000 euros over 18 months, will enable the group led by Jaime de la Rocha to improve the prototype of a 24/7 automatic behaviou...
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How does physical activity affect the brain?
Physical activity improves cognitive function, memory, efficiency and attention and also prevents cognitive decline. It increases serotonin leve...
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Launch of the European project T-FITNESS, whose participants include IDIBAPS
The researchers’ goal is to develop a method to reverse the exhaustion that affects T-cells during protracted battles with tumor cells, preventing...
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If you're not okay, neither are they. The essentials of being a good caregiver
Being a caregiver for a dependent person is not easy. Knowing certain strategies helps in performing this role adequately, without affecting the he...
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10 eye care tips
Eye care is a particularly important healthy habit, particularly given the high exposure to screens in modern society. Following these simple habit...
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5 things you should know about back pain
Most people will experience back pain at least once in their life. Knowing about this ailment can help you keep your back in good health and preven...
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A study in animal models shows that high-intensity exercise promotes vascular lesions over the long term
The study, led by researchers from Hospital Clínic – IDIBAPS, concludes that high-intensity physical exercise damages the aorta and carotid artery...
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Genome map of chronic lymphocytic leukemia completed
An international study, published in Nature Genetics, identifies more than 100 new genes involved in the disease and defines new groups of patients...