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13 February, 2025
Posted by Communication - IIS Aragón el 13 February, 2025
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Infections by multi-resistant bacteria in Spanish hospitals could cause more than 20000 deaths a year

A study published in The Lancet Regional Health - Europe estimates that in 2023 there were 173 infections due to multi-resistant microorganisms in hospitals in Spain, with 653 associated deaths. The research reveals that the burden of this type of infections is significantly higher than expected.
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Augusts 14, 2024
Posted by Communication - IIS Aragón el Augusts 14, 2024
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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.
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Augusts 9, 2024
Posted by Communication - IIS Aragón el Augusts 9, 2024
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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.
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16 July 2024
Posted by Communication - IIS Aragón el 16 July 2024
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A new study associates autism spectrum disorder with an alteration of the intestinal microbiome in children

Researchers have observed the role in autism of a broader range of microorganisms in the intestine, such as archaea, fungi and viruses, beyond the bacteria studied.
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25 March, 2024
Posted by Communication - IIS Aragón el 25 March, 2024
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The bacteria that cause tuberculosis have evolved to use vitamin B12 from those infected to successfully develop the disease.

The journal Nature Communications reports the finding of researchers from the University of Zaragoza and the Aragón Health Research Institute, which demonstrates a direct relationship between tuberculosis and optimal levels of vitamin B12.
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