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In the section "ARA Ciencia", part of the newspaper "ARA", reports on a breakthrough about plant development achieved by IRB/CSIC researchers headed by Miquel Coll at IRB Barcelona.
The scientists have described the molecular mechanism by which the auxin hormones regulate plant growth and development. The journal "Cell" published the results of the study on 30 January. The resolution of the 3D structure in the ALBA synchrotron and the ESRF synchrotron in Grenoble has revealed the ultimate effect of auxin hormones on DNA for the control of distinct functions in the growth and development of plants.
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30 January 2014
Scientists unveil a molecular mechanism that controls plant growth and development
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The Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona) pursues a society free of disease. To this end, it conducts multidisciplinary research of excellence to cure cancer and other diseases linked to ageing. It establishes technology transfer agreements with the pharmaceutical industry and major hospitals to bring research results closer to society, and organises a range of science outreach activities to engage the public in an open dialogue. IRB Barcelona is an international centre that hosts 400 researchers and more than 30 nationalities. Recognised as a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence since 2011, IRB Barcelona is a CERCA centre and member of the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST).
