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A study by the Institute of Neurosciences CSIC-UMH reveals a key mechanism for controlling the activity of neuronal identity regulators

Posted on by Maria Isabel Sanchez Febrero
20
Feb

The results of this work reveal how an alternative splicing mechanism regulates an essential factor for neuronal identity. The study, published in Genes & Development, identifies UNC-75/CELF as the indispensable conserved factor that regulates this process. Foto: José Ignacio Jordá Llorens, Eduardo Leyva Díaz and Jessica Valdivia García, IN CSIC-UMH researchers. A team of researchers […]

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Anatomist Luis Puelles Awarded Doctor Honoris Causa by UMH

Posted on by Maria Isabel Sanchez Febrero
28
Jan

The Miguel Hernández University (UMH) of Elche celebrated the feast of Saint Thomas Aquinas today, during which the neuroembryologist and anatomist Luis Puelles was awarded an Honorary Doctorate. Puelles’ research group has been an associate member of the Institute for Neurosciences (IN), a joint center of the UMH and the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), […]

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Ciclo Cerebro y Sociedad: “El arte de entender el cerebro: Cajal y las Neurociencias”, 10 marzo 2025

Posted on by Maria Isabel Sanchez Febrero
28
Feb

El Instituto de Neurociencias (IN), centro mixto de la Universidad Miguel Hernández (UMH) de Elche y el Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), celebrará un año más el ciclo ‘Cerebro y Sociedad’, que cuenta con el apoyo de la Cátedra de Neurobiología Remedios Caro Almela. En este ciclo se enmarca la mesa redonda ‘El arte […]

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Five projects from the Institute for Neurosciences CSIC-UMH receive AECC grants for cancer research

Posted on by Maria Isabel Sanchez Febrero
29
Apr

The Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) has presented in Elche its research grants for the province of Alicante, amounting to a total of €658,535. Researchers Khalil Kass Youssef, Víctor Borrell, Mario Aguilar, and Teresa Guillamón are leading research projects funded by this association. With the aim of recognizing and supporting local research talent, the Spanish […]

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Genomic Analysis in Neuroscience Course, May 20-24, 2024

Posted on by Maria Isabel Sanchez Febrero
30
Mar

Introduction to Genomic Analysis in Neuroscience Course OverviewThis course will focus on analyzing genomic data in neuroscience. It will also highlight the application of genomic analyses and single-cell technologies. Lectures and interactive sessions will cover bioinformatics concepts, while hands-on sessions will guide participants in applying statistical methods to genomic data analysis. This course will cover […]

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More than 2,500 people attended the Brain Awareness Week at the Institute for Neurosciences UMH-CSIC

Posted on by Maria Isabel Sanchez Febrero
16
Mar

This edition of Brain Awareness Week was a great success thanks to the involvement of more than 140 volunteers Group photo of the volunteers and organizers of Brain Awareness Week 2026. Once again, the Institute for Neurosciences (IN), a joint center of Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) and the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), […]

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More than 750 researchers meet in Alicante for the XXVIII edition of the European Drosophila Research Conference (EDRC)

Posted on by Maria Isabel Sanchez Febrero
29
Sep

Photo: Local organizing committee of the 28th EDRC. From left to right: Ana Carmena, Juan Antonio Sánchez-Alcañiz, María Domínguez, Javier Morante, and José Carlos Pastor Pareja. Source: IN CSIC-UMH. From September 25 to 28, Alicante hosted the XXVIII EDRC, the European Drosophila Research Conference, dedicated to Drosophila melanogaster, the fruit fly, an essential model organism […]

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Researchers at the Institute of Neurosciences UMH–CSIC demonstrate the effectiveness of a new treatment for alcoholism in mice

Posted on by Maria Isabel Sanchez Febrero
11
Nov

A new experimental compound reduces alcohol consumption and the anxiety associated with withdrawal in animal models. The molecule, named MCH11, acts on the endocannabinoid system to restore the balance of brain signals related to well-being and motivation Photo: IN UMH-CSIC researchers Daniela Navarro, Mª Salud García Gutiérrez, Jorge Manzanares, Abraham Torregrosa and Francisco Navarrete. Source: […]

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Researchers from the Institute for Neuroscience unveil a novel strategy to combat melanoma brain metastases

Posted on by Maria Isabel Sanchez Febrero
06
Feb

This study reveals the key role of microglia, brain’s immune cells, in brain metastases progression and identifies a strategy to manipulate them to promote antitumor responses. This finding, published in Cancer Cell, could enhance the effectiveness of immunotherapy in patients with brain metastases. (Photo: Researchers Ángel Márquez, José López-Atalaya, Berta Sánchez-Laorden, F. Javier Rodríguez, Pablo […]

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The General Secretary and the Coordinator of NeurotechEU visit the UMH and the Institute for Neurosciences

Posted on by Maria Isabel Sanchez Febrero
14
Jul

During 9th and 10th July, the Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) welcomed the General Secretary of the European University of Brain and Technology (NeurotechEU), Mark Vlek de Coningh, along with the Alliance Coordinator, Richard van Wezel. This visit underscores the UMH’s role as a member of this alliance of European universities dedicated to creating […]

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The Institute for Neurosciences CSIC-UMH holds its XXII Christmas Meeting

Posted on by Maria Isabel Sanchez Febrero
19
Dec

Once again, the Institute for Neurosciences (IN), a joint center of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the Miguel Hernández University (UMH) of Elche, served as a meeting point for young researchers from around the world during the twenty-second edition of its Christmas Meeting. The event took place on December 18 and 19 at […]

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Two researchers from the Institute for Neurosciences are among the winners of the Santander-UMH Awards for Young Researchers 2023

Posted on by Maria Isabel Sanchez Febrero
28
Feb

The Santander-UMH awards are aimed to recognize the research work in scientific publications carried out by young researchers from the Miguel Hernández University (UMH) of Elche on different branches of knowledge. The researchers from the Institute for Neurosciences (IN), a joint center of the UMH and the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Francisco Javier Rodríguez […]

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UMH Hosts the X General Assembly and the NeurotechEU Rectors’ Council

Posted on by Maria Isabel Sanchez Febrero
10
Nov

The European University of Brain and Technology – NeurotechEU – organises two General Assemblies per year with the aim of tracking the work strategy, as well as strengthening ties between the member universities of the alliance. The NeurotechEU management team at the Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) has organised the biennial meeting of the […]

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Víctor Borrell, awarded the “Importantes” prize by Información Alicante

Posted on by Maria Isabel Sanchez Febrero
21
Feb

Información has celebrated the 40th edition of these awards, which recognize the work of individuals, entities, institutions, companies, and associations in the province that have stood out throughout the year. Juana Gallar, IN CSIC-UMH director, presented the award to researcher Víctor Borrell. Source: Información. The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) Research Professor at the Institute […]

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