Translational regulation of gene expression and development of yeast strains for biotechnological applications.

We carry out basic research using the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae as model organism. Using molecular genetics, we currently explore the structure…

Cell growth, division and differentiation

The main interest of our group is to understand how cells coordinate cell growth and division with cell differentiation. To study this biological…

Molecular Neurobiology

Bioenergetics and Oxidative stress

Our laboratory is interested in understanding the molecular mechanisms that regulate the energetic and redox homeostasis in the cells of the central…

Cell Cycle and Genome Stability

The general aim of our research is to determine the role of several protein phosphatases in the repair of a DNA lession, and their importance in the…

Phytochemicals, Bioactivity and Process Development

Phytochemicals, Bioactivity and Process Development Group is is focused on: - The revalorization of vegetable by-products by the characterization and…

Dynamics of Cell Division

Cell division requires the proper spatio-temporal coordination between mitosis and citokinesis to allow the correct inheritance of the genetic…

Bioprocesses for the Circular Economy

Quantitative biology of chromosome dynamics during gametogenesis

Chlorophylls and Carotenoids in Foods

The Group focus the research activities on coloured foods, ingredients and additives. In line with food quality and safety area, the chemical and…