A recent paper, first-authored by Gonçalo Laureano and headed by Andreia Figueiredo, presents a study using a Plasmopara viticola strain capable of supress the defence mechanisms conferred by a specific defence gene, the Rpv3, in grapevine. Read the BioISI Digest below to know more.

On this International Women's Day, we are challenged to embrace equity. Ciência Viva recognizes several Portuguese women devoted to Science in a new edition of the book “Women in Science”, which includes the portrait of 101 female researchers in different scientific fields. Get to know below the testimonials of three BioISI female researchers who have been recognized in this book. 

Carlos Farinha has been awarded 220 thousand USD by Emily’s Entourage to support research on restoring CFTR protein function in people with Cystic Fibrosis bearing nonsense mutations. 

A new paper, first-authored by Sónia Zacarias, coordinated by Carlos M. Farinha, with the collaboration of Bruno L. Victor, reveals the mode of action of different drugs on the deffective protein that causes Cystic Fibrosis, giving valuable insights to develop new therapies for individuals bearing rare variants . Know more on this BioISI Digest.