New mechanism identified that slows down the formation of cancer in blood cells

The Center for Networked Biomedical Research in Cancer (CIBERONC) (Spain), through the research group led by Xosé R. Bustelo, also belonging to the Cancer Research Center of Salamanca, has just discovered that the VAV1 gene, usually involved in the formation of a wide range of tumors, can also play roles involved in the suppression of some specific types of acute lymphoblastic leukemia of T lymphocytes.

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USAL studies the Deception Island volcano to design a predictive model of the activity of these geological structures

Antonio M. Álvarez Valero is travelling  to Antarctica in the 2017-2018 campaign of the international project POSVOLDEC to determine the key magmatic factors under the active volcano of the island and improve our knowledge of the volcanic eruptions all over the planet.

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Call for the selection of experts to participate in the Focal Group on “Digitalization and big data in the agri-food sector and the rural environment”  

In the framework of the European Innovation Association for Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability (EIP-AGRI, in English, AEI-AGRI, in Spanish), MAPAMA has decided to launch a focus group on digitization and big data in the agri-food and forestry sector and in rural areas.

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University of Salamanca Press publishes a manuscript on the internal functioning of the institution in the eighteenth century

‘Internal Dynamics of the University of Salamanca in the Modern Age. Notes of the Secretariat (1762)’ is supported by the Eighth Centenary and the General Secretariat.

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Cattle Workshop on the Castro Enríquez farm

The Castro Enriquez farm, pertaining to the Provincial Council of Salamanca, hosted a cattle workshop last September 29. At this workshop, we professionals and agents met to share our knowledge about the world of cattle: Provincial Council, University, IRNASA, ITACyL, FNyH , industries, farmers and local action groups.

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Call for EACB awards for young researchers

The new EACB awards (European Association of Cooperative Banks) competition is aimed at young people up to 35 years old. This association is putting out a call for the Young Researchers in Cooperative Banking Award to promote the business model of these organizations. The contest is aimed at young people up to 35 years old (i.e. born in 1982 or later).

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The University of Salamanca and ATENEA research together to develop programs for children and young people with high intellectual capabilities

The Vice-Chancellor for Research presented this agreement, by means of which the Observatory of High Intellectual Capabilities is created.

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The King and Queen of Spain visit the stand of the University of Salamanca at the Book Fair in Madrid

The Vice-Chancellors for the Commemoration of the Eighth Centenary and for Research and Transfer, respectively, and the Director of Salamanca University Press, inaugurated the stand pertaining to the Studium of Salamanca.

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