Catalan research centers contribute to international breakthrough on cancer
Investigation finds that genetic mutations could be detected decades before tumor appears
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Study identifies profile of patient capable of controlling HIV without treatment for 25 years
Catalan researchers among team studying three infected people who show no signs of virus despite not taking antiretroviral drugs
Red coral colonies recover after decades of overharvesting
Catalan researchers report health levels similar to 1980s but warn other populations could still be at risk
Catalonia to reflect on 'impact of technology' during Mobile Week
Fourth edition of event focused on how digital revolution will affect everyday life expanded to 16 cities
Catalonia’s Internet of Things network working to make life better for city dwellers
Sensors collecting data across the country can help mitigate the impact of would-be social problems
Barcelona global pneumonia forum aims to avert millions of child deaths
First ever congress in Catalan capital explores ways of tackling disease that claimed the lives of 800,000 children last year
Mobile industry CEO tells Barcelona not to worry about future of Mobile World Congress in city
"Barcelona ecosystem makes us feel welcome," says John Hoffman
Catalan hospitals hit transplant record for sixth year in a row
Some 1,296 organ operations carried out last year, 12% more than in 2018 and 53% more than in 2013
Barcelona researchers show why men are more at risk of cancer
ISGlobal led study shows how loss of function of genes in Y chromosome makes males more vulnerable to tumors
Robot surgeon performs 167 operations
Da Vinci Xi reduces patient’s average stay in hospital by one day
Researchers under Catalan oncologist discover origins of metastasis
Joan Massagué's team at Sloan Kettering Institute open up possibility of new cancer treatments by finding out how tumors spread
Child with rare disease receives Spain's first pediatric heart, liver and kidney transplant
Operated on at Barcelona's Vall d'Hebron, 10-year-old is disease's longest survivor and sole triple transplant recipient
New project to help vineyards survive climate change
Observatori de la Sequera in Alt Penedès county begins collecting data on soil conditions from sensors installed next to vine roots
Barcelona hospital first in the world to use 3D for endoscopies
Hospital Clínic tries out new technology on prostate enlargement surgery, with 23 successful operations carried out so far
New robot separates plastic from waste at recycling plants
Machine created by Catalan company Picvisa and Ferrovial Servicios already being pilot tested
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