Cell membrane organization and dynamics.

We aim to understand the role of membrane mechanics and protein dynamic involve in different cell process, especially, we are focus on immunological…

Structural Microbiology Laboratory.

The research activities of the Group focus on elucidating the structural-functional relationship of virulence factors in pathogenic bacteria.…

Biophysics of Morphogenesis

Our group is interested in understanding the mechanisms at the origin of force generation, coordination and regulation in biological tissues during…

CHEM.PTML

CHEM.PTML algorithms/software, consulting/counseling, and training activities are focused to reduce partners experimental research and/or production…

Integrative Structural and Functional Characterization of Macromolecular Assemblies

Our laboratory is interested in the structural and functional characterization of macromolecular assemblies, with special emphasis on the large…

Numerical methods of cryo electron tomography.

The Castaño group is devoted to the advancement of the numerica methods for cryo electron tomography, including all aspects of the pipeline:…

Structural Biology of protein-DNA/RNA macrocomplexes

Our group is interested in studying the molecular architecture of large multisubunit complexes involved in DNA/RNA-associated functions, with special…

Biocolloids and neutron scattering

The study of the relationship between the composition, structure and functionality of relevant biocolloids and nanoparticles in biology, pharmacy and…

Neuronal Excitability

Our overall aim is to understand the nanoscale physiology of the brain. Hereunder the role of the brain extracellular space (ECS) in signalling and…

Membrane Trafficking

The Membrane Trafficking Laboratory, led by Ikerbasque Research Professor Aitor Hierro at the Biofisika Institute (CSIC-UPV/EHU) in Leioa, Spain,…