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Published in Genome Research

Mutations in the "translators" of the human cell alter the reading of the genetic code in cancer and ageing

Published in Cell Metabolism

Mitochondria keep immune cells “ready to respond”

Published in Gut

New biomarker to determine whether immunotherapy may work in people with colon and rectal cancer

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Open Day - Saturday 30 May

IRB Barcelona once again opens its doors to share the science we do with the whole community. This year, we’re also celebrating our 20th anniversary with the entire city!

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HelixAI: New spin-off from IRB Barcelona, ICREA, and UPC to transform biomedical data into clinical insight using AI

The platform integrates multi-omic data to drive both biomedical research and clinical practice. HelixAI marks the ninth spin-off for IRB Barcelona.

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Bailongu and IRB Barcelona to promote cancer research through dance, music, and solidarity.

On Sunday 10 May, Fabra i Coats will become a meeting point open to everyone, with 11 uninterrupted hours of dance for all ages in support of cancer research.

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An IRB Barcelona project joins the SPARK NS programme to advance translational research on autism

A project led by Dr. Xavier Salvatella exploring new strategies to tackle molecular alterations associated with autism spectrum disorders has been included in SPARK NS 2026 cohort of funded initiatives.

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Two open Group Leader positions

IRB Barcelona invites applications for two Group Leader positions, one in Chemical Biology and one in Structural Biology, as part of its strategic effort to strengthen the molecular sciences.

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