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11 June, 2025

The Mediterranean diet may act as a protective factor against the genetic risk of obesity in European preadolescents.

This is demonstrated by a study led by the GENUD group (IIS Aragón and the University of Zaragoza), which has just been published in the journal Pediatric Obesity with an analysis of 2000 participants, between 2 and 16 years old, over three different years.
20 May 2025

A new 'bad cholesterol' test more accurately prevents coronary heart disease.

A study shows that analyzing two lipoprotein markers in the blood provides more accurate information about the risk of heart disease. This is because the test measures the amount of "bad cholesterol" transport proteins, whereas conventional tests do not.
1 April 2025

Women receive different pharmacological treatment than men after a myocardial infarction.

The research, conducted by the Aragon Health Services Research Group (GRISSA), involved nearly 4000 people who survived a first acute myocardial infarction. Researchers from the IIS Aragón and the University of Zaragoza participated in the study.
21 February, 2025

Neurodegenerative diseases: the virus-brain connection

Researchers Isidoro Martínez González and Salvador Resino García, both from the Carlos III Health Institute (ISCIII), have published an article where scientific evidence links the presence of certain viruses with diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and ALS.
19 February, 2025

Luis Moreno Aznar: “It is advisable to avoid trends and follow a consistent line of work”

In this interview, the IIS Aragón researcher talks about his work leading the Growth, Exercise, Nutrition and Development (GENUD) group (GIIS066) and his most notable project.
5 February, 2025

Dolores Isla Casado: “Getting involved in health research is always worthwhile”

In this interview, the IIS Aragón researcher talks about her work leading the 'Medical Oncology Hospital Clínico Lozano Blesa' group (GIIS025) and the profiles that make it up.
22 January 2025

Rebeca Sanz Pamplona: “It is important to do things well and be honest with your results”

In this interview, the IIS Aragón researcher talks about her work leading the emerging group 'Cancer Heterogeneity and Immunomics' (GIIS110) and her lines of research.
20 January 2025

How many lives does the flu vaccine save? A Spanish study has the answer

A team from several institutions in our country has analyzed tens of thousands of patients around the world. The conclusion: getting vaccinated reduces the possibility of dying up to four times in certain risk groups.
8 January 2025

Eduardo Ruiz Pesini: “In the field of research, vocation, work and study are essential”

In this interview, the IIS Aragón researcher talks about his work leading the 'Mitochondrial Biogenesis and Pathology' group (GIIS050) and the main challenges they face.