Composite microscopy image showing Capsaspora owczarzaki, sea urchin blood cells, tunicate test cells and mouse bone marrow cells, used to illustrate the evolutionary study of blood-cell lineages.

An ancient immune programme older than animals themselves

A study led by Kyoto University and the IBE suggests that the first blood cells emerged around 700 million years ago, before animals existed as we know them.

Image from the talk showing the speakers, the moderator and the audience

How AI will change scientific careers

As part of Career Month, the PRBB hosted a talk on how artificial intelligence could transform future careers in science. The discussion focused on the limitations of the tools themselves, the skills we will need, and the role of institutions.

A group of PRBB residents walking along the seafront during the Pride Walk 2026.

The PRBB walks for LGBTQIA+ Pride once again

The PRBB community has celebrated Pride Month with a walk by the sea to stand up for equality, diversity and inclusion.

Blue-tinted exterior view of the PRBB building and the surrounding Barcelona seafront.

The PRBB publishes its 2025 Results Report

The 2025 Results Report reviews a year of scientific exchange, community wellbeing, infrastructure renewal and future growth at the PRBB.