07/01/13
The role of enzyme TET2 in blood cell formation and cancer development
In a study published in Molecular Cell CRG researchers describe the function of the enzyme TET2 in gene expression during cell transdifferentiation.
The enzyme is mutated in acute myeloid leukaemia and the work increases our understanding of...
13/12/12
Un modelo matemático explica el patrón molecular en la formación de los dedos
Los sistemas de reacción-difusión que propuso el matemático Turing explican el mecanismo en tetrápodos El estudio, una colaboracion entre el CRG y el CSIC, combina la genética con los modelos por ordenador y confirma que los genes ‘Hox’...
13/12/12
Thomas Graf appointed as associated editor of new journal Stem Cell Reports
The new online, open-access journal is an initiative of the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) and Cell Press. The first number will be published in June 2013.
Thomas Graf, ICREA Research Professor and leader of the...
05/12/12
The CRG /UPF Proteomics Unit, only Spanish Proteomics unit in MERIL project
The MERIL (Mapping the European Research Infrastructure Landscape) project aims to develop a comprehensive inventory of all outstanding research facilities present in Europe. The idea is to provide the scientific community with resources and...
22/11/12
Isabelle Vernós elected to the Advisory Council for Science, Technology and Innovation
The Secretary of State for R&D in Spain established the Advisory Council for Science, Technology and Innovation, a representative body from scientific, entrepreneurial areas, as well as recognized unions, to advise the government on the...
21/11/12
Genome packaging: key to breast cancer development
PRESS RELEASE
Two recent studies by CRG researchers delve into the role of chromatin modifying enzymes and transcription factors in tumour cells. In one, published on September 1 in Genes & Development, it was found that the PARP1 enzyme...