The Laboratory of Seafloor and Subseafloor Geological Processes (LS3GP) carries out multidisciplinary research embracing all contemporary physical processes that occur at or beneath the seafloor, including the anthropic influence on these processes, and those that occurred in the geological past. The LS3GP has ample experience in 1) marine field data acquisition, 2) laboratory and numerical methods and 3) data interpretation. A strong emphasis is brought on offshore geohazards and marine sedimentology.

The group is specialized in the study of microorganisms and microbial populations inhabiting terrestrial environments analogous to potentially habitable extraterrestrial worlds. Specifically, it focuses on the study of their biodiversity, ecology and evolution. It also investigates the limits of life and the molecular and cellular mechanisms of adaptation to extreme environments. The experimental study is based both on the fieldwork -collection of samples and determination of environmental parameters-, as in laboratory work.

- Assessment and in-situ and ex-situ conservation of populations of Sahel-Saharan ungulates and their habitats - Trophic ecology, behaviour and sustainable management of native and exotic ungulates We analyze the ecological characteristics of the environment, social structures of animals and factors affecting reproductive success, population dynamics and associated adaptive processes, trophic interactions and health status of populations. We also evaluate the effect of captivity on animal stress and its consequences at the behavioral, physiological and well-being levels.

Molecular mechanisms of gene expression regulation in response to chemical stress and of mitochondrial homeostasis.

The main objective of the activities of this research group is the development of novel materials based on electroactive oxides (ferroelectrics, multiferroics, ionic conductors) aimed at their integration in smart devices related not only to EMERGENT information and communication TECHNOLOGIES (ICT) but also to HEALTH monitoring applications, not forgetting the contribution of these materials to a relevant complementary aspect such as self-powering of these devices through ENERGY harvesting.

At the Tuberculosis Genomics Unit (TGU) we combine evolutionary, epidemiological, functional and genomic analyses to understand the biology pathogens of global health importance. We very much focis on the causative agents of human tuberculosis, Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium africanum. Furthermore, we are also moving towards integrated host-pathogen “omics” approaches. Our final aim is to find new ways to fight the disease.

Stem cells can be found in many tissues where they are able to self-renew and differentiate into their progeny. Our lab is interested in identifying the role that TET3 plays on stem cell biology and whether a TET3 malfunction might lead to disease. To this end, we use the intestinal and testicular epithelia as models.

Our research is focussed in neurogenesis and oligodendrogliogenesis during development (embreo, postnatal) and in the adult CNS. Some of these aspects are also relevant for the pathogenesis of demyelination and, therefore, are targets for the development of neuroreparative therapies for Multiple Sclerosis and eventually other demyelinating diseases.

The group of Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change of the IdAB represents a line of new creation in 2016. The general objective of the group is to characterize the effect of environmental variables (drought, temperature, CO2 and nutritional deficit) on the yield, efficiency in the use of resources and quality of crops. With a multidisciplinary nature, the working methodologies of this group encompass the most traditional agronomic characterization with the new tools of molecular biology.

We are focused on the study of molecular motors involved in DNA and protein transport across biological membranes. These nanomotors are able to couple the free energy generated by ATP hydrolysis to mechanical work. Our aim is to elucidate their mechanism and apply this knowledge to develop new applications in the area of Biomedicine and Nanobiotechnology