EBV-MS: Unveiling the relationship between Epstein-Barr virus and multiple sclerosis

Although infection by the Epstein-Barr virus is necessary to develop Multiple Sclerosis (MS), only about 0.3% of those infected by the virus develop the disease. A 5-year Horizon Europe-funded project aims to uncover the role of the EBV virus in the onset and progression of MS.

“Things You Would Never Believe: From Science Fiction to Neuroscience”

This Saint George’s Day, we recommend the latest book by researcher Rodrigo Quian Quiroga, from the Hospital del Mar Research Institute, on the biggest philosophical questions, the brain, and science fiction films.

Healthy Week at the PRBB

In celebration of World Health Day, from 8 to 11 April, the Park hosted various sporting activities, talks and workshops aimed at promoting healthy habits and the wellbeing of the community.

Evolution, a comedy of errors

IBE evolutionary biologist José Luis Maestro tells us how evolution thrives on genetic errors or mutations and helps explain some misconceptions regarding this topic.