Microscopy image of a tonsil tissue section with IgD antibodies marked in green and IgM in red.

Immunoglobulin D offers a new clue to understanding allergies

A study led by the Hospital del Mar Research Institute identifies, in the tonsils, the cells that produce this antibody, which could play an important role in allergen tolerance.

Metabolic path

The “omics” era

There are many disciplines around “omics”, which are part of systems biology and make science increasingly multidisciplinary.

Visual comparison between breast and lung cancer cells showing differences in the nuclear levels of enzymes related to energy production.

Metabolism also enters the nucleus: a new clue to understand cancer

A study from the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) identifies more than 200 metabolic enzymes associated with chromatin and describes a possible “nuclear metabolic fingerprint”.

Can diet affect mental health?

The second episode of ‘Science With A View’ explores the relationship between diet and mental health together with Camille Lassale (ISGlobal) & Gabriela Lugon (HMRIB).