A recent paper, first-authored by Ana Rita Cavaco and headed by Andreia Figueiredo reports a distinctive profile of lipids and fatty acids in tolerant and susceptible grapevine varieties to downy mildew. If you want to know more, read this BioISI Digest.
On this International Epilepsy Day, we showcase the Epilepsy and Aging Lab contribution to epilepsy research. Find out more
Because scientific research helps finding new therapeutics and diagnostics, on this edition of the World Cancer Day, BioISI joins the cause to close the care gap in cancer. Read this Bio[r]SciDE by Paulo Matos and discover how BioISI researchers contribute to advance knowledge in colorectal cancer, the one with highest incidence in Portugal.
Luka Clarke is the first author of a new review paper published in the Pharmaceutics Journal, on which he presents two RNA-based therapeutic approaches for all people with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). Find out how can this publication can give useful insights, not only to the CF research field, but also in other monogenetic diseases.
A recent paper, first-authored by José Lourenço reports that there is a small number of genetic signatures which allows the identification to which genotype a particular hepatitis B virus belongs. If you want to know more, read the BioISI Digest below.
The Twinning European Commission funded-project 𝗧𝗪𝗜𝗡2𝗣𝗜𝗣𝗦𝗔 project consortium will meet between 1 and 3 February to kick-off and promote a series of plenary conferences in the field of proteins and protein misfolding.
The BioISI Projects 2023 Edition results are now available! Find out this year's edition projects recommended for funding.
A recent paper, first-authored by Marisa Maia with the participation of Andreia Figueiredo, reports, for the first time, that the localisation of a specific metabolite is associated to P. viticola (the downy mildew pathogen) infection sites. If you want to know more, read this BioISI Digest below.
Alan Philips, Maria José Calhorda, Margarida Amaral, Miquéias-Lopes Pacheco and Rui Malhó are the five BioISI researchers among the list of the ones who were higly-cited in 2021.
Margarida Amaral joined the Emily's Entourage Scientific Advisory Board. Find out more about the new role the researcher will have on this association, which aims to accelerate research to find new treatments for people suffering from Cystic Fibrosis.