27/06/2025 - Press release
A study by the Hospital del Mar Research Institute, recently published in the journal PNAS, advances our understanding of how the brain makes decisions by participating in the storage of associations between different stimuli. The research has identified the importance of specific brain areas in these processes, particularly the amygdala and its relationship with parts of the cerebral cortex. This finding could lead to new therapeutic approaches for treating mental disorders such as psychosis or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study was conducted on mice, but the researchers believe that the mechanisms involved may be similar in humans.
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10/06/2025 - General information
The Spanish Society of Neurology has awarded the scientific career of the coordinator of the Multiple Sclerosis Unit at Hospital del Mar and the coordinator of the Neuroimmunology Research Group at its research institute. Dr. José Enrique Martínez received the 'Premio SEN Esclerosis Múltiple' on June 4th, during the Institutional Ceremony of the Spanish Society of Neurology, recognizing his scientific work in this field. These awards represent the SEN's recognition of individuals or entities that have contributed to the development of neurology.
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27/05/2025 - Press release
A joint project between the three research institutions has been selected for funding by the XPRIZE Foundation of the United States. It will receive $250,000 to demonstrate that it is possible to extend human healthy lifespan. The VITA project proposes combining two existing molecules and a multimodal lifestyle intervention to extend quality of life during aging. The team formed by the three institutions now has one year to provide the first preliminary results and move on to a new stage of the awards, where the efficacy of the proposed new therapy will be assessed.
10/04/2025 - Institutional news
This initiative, aimed at supporting people with mild to moderate depression, is being relaunched with new and improved features. The goal is to enhance both user experience and accessibility. The project is an initiative of the European Alliance Against Depression (EAAD), in collaboration with the Mental Health area of CIBER (CIBERSAM), and led by the Hospital del Mar Research Institute in Spain.
09/04/2025 - Press release
A study involving more than 1,700 people from five hospitals in Barcelona, Sweden and Italy has validated the usefulness of a biomarker in blood to detect Alzheimer's disease in the clinical setting. The study, published in the journal Nature Medicine, demonstrates that this test can be a useful and applicable tool in routine medical practice. The automated analysis of this biomarker is more than 90% effective in identifying patients with Alzheimer's disease. It is an easy-to-use tool that can partly replace other, more complex diagnostic tests, such as lumbar puncture or positron emission tomography (PET). The study has established cut-off points from which the patient's symptoms can be considered to be caused by Alzheimer's, if Alzheimer's disease can be ruled out, or if further tests are needed to determine the cause of the disease.
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25/03/2025 - General information
A new study led by researchers from the Hospital del Mar Research Institute and the Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center (BBRC), the research centre of the Pasqual Maragall Foundation, has made significant strides in the search for effective blood-based biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease early detection. The research, published in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia, provides a comprehensive comparison of various plasma biomarkers and their accuracy in detecting Alzheimer's disease in a memory clinic setting.
21/03/2025 - Press release
Coinciding with the celebration of World Down Syndrome Day, the results of the GODS21 study, a pioneering initiative on the relationship between obesity and people with Down syndrome, have been presented. A healthy diet is associated with higher IQ scores in this population. The GODS21 study (Gene Overdosage and Comorbidities During the Early Lifetime in Down Syndrome) has revealed the importance of nutrition in cognitive development for individuals with Down syndrome. These findings were presented on March 21, marking World Down Syndrome Day. The study has analyzed the link between obesity and Down syndrome, highlighting the need to consider nutrition as a key factor in improving health.
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17/03/2025 - General information
The BAPP, a joint center between the Hospital del Mar Research Institute and Pompeu Fabra University, will maintain this quality seal from the Government of Catalonia until 2028. This recognition highlights its scientific and technical excellence, as well as its capacity for knowledge and technology transfer to the industry. The BioAnalysis, Proteomics and Pharmacology Center (BAPP), part of the Hospital del Mar Research Institute and Pompeu Fabra University, has renewed its TECNIO accreditation, awarded by the Government of Catalonia through ACCIÓ. This accreditation, valid until 2028, identifies and gives visibility to highly capable scientific and technical centers, recognized as developers of cutting-edge technologies and leaders in technology and knowledge transfer to the industry.
Més informació "The Hospital del Mar Research Institute renews the TECNIO accreditation"
06/03/2025 - Press release
A study led by Dr. Rodrigo Quian Quiroga has demonstrated how neurons in the human brain generate memories and establish narratives. The research is published in the journal Cell Reports. For the first time, it has been confirmed that, contrary to previous beliefs, individual neurons represent the concepts we learn, regardless of the context in which we encounter them. This allows humans, unlike other animals, to establish higher and more abstract relationships, which lays the foundation of human intelligence.
Més informació "Possible Foundations of Human Intelligence Observed for the First Time"
13/02/2025 - Press release
Specifically, for every year of increase in the difference between chronological age (based on birthdate) and biological age (determined by lifestyle habits and exposure to external factors), the risk of developing cancer after any type of stroke increases by 6.6%. This is the first time a clear relationship has been established between biological age and cancer risk in these patients. Biological age can be modified by changing lifestyle habits, which could reduce the chances of developing cancer after recovering from a stroke.
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