March 13, 2025

The relationship between gut microbiota, immunoglobulin A, and vaccine efficacy

A study led by the Hospital del Mar Research Institute has established the importance of immunoglobulin A, an antibody that is part of the immune system, in generating a response to pneumonia vaccines. Researchers have found that the absence of this antibody leads to an overgrowth of gut microbiota, triggering an excessive and sustained immune system response, which ultimately becomes exhausted and fails to respond effectively to vaccines. The study, published in Science Advances, opens the door to exploring the possibility of early immunoglobulin therapy administration to prevent this process and reduce the risk of potentially dangerous infections, even in at-risk individuals without a diagnosed immunodeficiency.

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March 6th, 2025

Possible Foundations of Human Intelligence Observed for the First Time

A study led by Dr. Rodrigo Quian Quiroga has demonstrated how neurons in the human brain generate memories and establish narratives. The research is published in the journal Cell Reports. For the first time, it has been confirmed that, contrary to previous beliefs, individual neurons represent the concepts we learn, regardless of the context in which we encounter them. This allows humans, unlike other animals, to establish higher and more abstract relationships, which lays the foundation of human intelligence.

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February 20th, 2025

Massive Data Analysis Advances the Understanding of How Immunotherapy Works

Researchers identify predictive markers of response to immunotherapy treatment in a study involving data from over 700 patients across six different cohorts, published in Nature Communications. The study has significant relevance, impacting the management of bladder cancer patients. Machine learning tools enabled the identification of key variables for the success of immunotherapy treatment. This innovative methodology has allowed researchers to pinpoint which tumor subtypes respond best to immunotherapy.

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XXVII Jornada sobre el Cáncer de Mama

14 de marzo de 2025

II Curso Apnea Obstructiva del Sueño

22 y 23 de mayo de 2025

XLII Diada Pneumològica

3 de abril de 2025