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A fast test for the analysis of oral tolerance to triglycerides
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29 Oct 2019
The Instituto de la Grasa of the CSIC and the University of Sevilla have developed a method for analysing oral tolerance to lipids (triglycerides) from the diet, in humans, in only 4 hours. The method is easier and faster than the current ones.
Researchers develop an accommodative lens to imitate the crystalline in order to correct the presbyopia
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22 Oct 2019
Scientists at the Instituto de Óptica have developed a new intraocular lens, which changes shape to focus on distant and near objects in order to imitate the crystalline lens function. It is the result of the Presbyopia project, funded by the European Research Council (ERC).
Modulating compounds of KChIP2 and its use for the treatment of cardiovascular pathologies
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18 Jun 2019
CSIC and UAM have developed compounds that positively modulate protein-protein interactions that involve KChIP2protein. Industrial partners from the pharmaceutical industry are being sought to collaborate through a patent licence agreement.
Low cost and reusable wearable sensors
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18 Jun 2019
Scientists at the CSIC have developed new portable and non-invasive sensors for monitoring biomarkers such as glucose, lactate or alcohol. They are based on wireless electro chromic and electrochemical sensors, and they can be used to detect metabolites in biological fluids, either human fluids (sweat, urine…) or in fluids derived from food products (e.g., leaking).
Preclinical trial with efavirenz for the treatment of Niemann-Pick C disease
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05 Apr 2019
A team of scientists from the Centro de Biología Molecular Severo Ochoa (CMBSO-CSIC) has developed a new treatment for the Niemann-Pick disease type C (NPC) based on the drug efavirenz. The study is at the preclinical stage.
