Modifications of the chromatin fibre, such as the methylation of DNA or the acetylation of histones, are commonly referred to as epigenetic marks. These marks are understood as a way of storing information – of ‘bookmarking’ the genome so the cell remembers which genes to read. However, these processes are intimately tied to metabolism, as they both consume and produce metabolites which tie in to the wider metabolic network of the cell.

The Cellular Stress and Immunosurveillance group, led by Dr. Laura Senovilla, Scientific Researcher at the CSIC, began its activity at the IBGM in 2021 after Dr. Senovilla joined from INSERM, France. The group has been strengthened in recent years with the addition of various postdoctoral and predoctoral researchers, technicians, and master's and undergraduate students. The group studies the mechanisms of cellular stress response, as well as the involvement of the immune system in these processes, in cancer and chronic diseases.

Marine macroalgae (seaweeds) are a resource of great economic and environmental importance due to their numerous applications and key ecological functions. The scientific staff of the group has extensive expertise in studying both basic and applied of seaweeds, with a particular focus on kelps, through cultivation and experimentation. The overall objective is the research, development, and knowledge transfer in the cultivation, sustainable use, and conservation of seaweeds to contribute to addressing the current challenges of Marine Biotechnology within the framework of the EU Blue Growth St

The group leads applied research projects aimed at scientific advice for the conservation of marine biodiversity, the development of non-invasive methodologies for studies of deep marine ecosystems and especially multidisciplinary studies for the monitoring of the conservation status of Marine Protected Areas.

The EPRA Research Group (Plankton Ecology and Environmental Response) focuses on the study of plankton ecology and its interaction with the main processes that regulate and affect marine ecosystems.

This research group studies the ocean-meteorological processes that take place in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula, as well as the spatio-temporal characterization of the presence of marine litter in the marine environment, with special attention to microplastics.

The "Benthic Ecosystems and Demersal Resources" group is formed by public officials, pre-doctorate and post-doctorate researchers and technical staff hired under projects and programs. It has 20 years of experience on ecosystem approach to assessment and management of Mediterranean demersal fisheries, developing competitive research projects and scientific monitoring programs for fisheries, habitats and species, as well as pilot actions for technological development and innovation to fisheries.

The evaluation of living marine resources is a necessity for society to guarantee the sustainability of these resources and maximize the social benefit of their exploitation. The evaluation process aims to quantify the consequences of different management alternatives. For this objective, it is necessary to have knowledge of the dynamics of the populations and ecosystems studied and how fishing activity affects these populations. This can be done, preferably, by developing mathematical models that incorporate biological and fisheries information.

Catalysis and Carbonaceous Nanomaterials: the main lines of research are: i) Synthesis and characterization of metal catalysts supported on biomass-derived carbon; ii) Development of catalysts for CO2 methanation; iii) Development of catalysts for selective dehydrogenation of bioethanol to acetaldehyde; iv) Production of hydrogen and carbonaceous nanomaterials (e. g.