Augusts 19, 2024

An innovative project seeks to improve health from Aragon: "If they call you, come"

The IIS Aragón participates in the Impact Cohort project, which will follow 8.000 Aragonese (200.000 throughout Spain) for 20 years to prevent and treat diseases. The Monzón node has already attracted more than 300 participants.
Augusts 14, 2024

A large genomic map of colorectal cancer seeks to improve its treatment

The development of this atlas has been possible thanks to the complete genome sequencing of 2023 colon tumors. The data generated from the analysis is accessible to the scientific community.
Augusts 13, 2024

New scales to measure optimal vitamin D levels

Despite being essential for health, new guidelines from the Endocrine Society suggest that measuring and supplementing vitamin D in the general population may be unnecessary as its benefits are not supported by science.
Augusts 12, 2024

The Hematology Research Group at HCU Lozano Blesa performs the first apheresis for CART therapy in Aragon

The IIS Aragón research group has been accredited for this process, the first part of these innovative therapies. CART therapy is increasingly being established as a treatment for hematological tumors, mainly lymphomas.
Augusts 9, 2024

New methods to stop the spread of bacterial infections

A study led by scientists from the Zaidín Experimental Station (CSIC) has identified a superfamily of proteins that includes more than 6.300 receptors widespread among bacteria. The advance could open up new strategies to combat pathogens.