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Category: Technologies
CRHR1 Agonist: A novel treatment for social anxiety disorders
Separation Anxiety Disorder (SAD) and Avoidant Personality Disorder (APD) are prevalent anxiety disorders that significantly impact individuals’ ability to form […]
PhotoMeDAS: A smart solution for cranial deformation in infants based on head modeling
Cranial deformities are a prevalent challenge in pediatric consultations, as they can lead to increased intracranial pressure, abnormal brain growth […]
NANOCROPTECTIVE: nanotechnology with seed bio-stimulant microbial molecules to potentiate crop growth and immunization
Seed germination is the first step of a sequence of events that promote the transit of seeds from dormancy to […]
Comprehensive binocular pupillometry system for rodents
Evidence from studies in humans, primates, and rodents shows that pupil size variations correlate with arousal, attention, and cognitive processing. […]
Antimicrobial composite material
Bacterial growth poses a significant disadvantage by causing numerous diseases in humans, such as infections, allergies, and food poisoning. Furthermore, […]
Testing technology for the detection of bacteriophages in the dairy industry
The dairy industry faces significant challenges due to infections by bacteriophages, viruses that infect and destroy the bacteria essential for […]
Method for detecting queuosine, a new target for preventing bacterial infections and biofilms.
Post-transcriptional modifications in tRNAs play a crucial role in refining the translation process. However, many of these modifications, including queuosine […]
Nanometric multifunctional ink designed for Food Freshness Sensor, anti-UV, antioxidant and antimicrobial coatings
Plasmonics, a subfield of nanophotonics, has gained significant attention in recent years due to its potential to revolutionize various technological […]
Modular fuel cell-based power generation system with fuel cell monitoring software and control system
The utilization of energy systems reliant on fossil fuels poses a growing environmental challenge. Consequently, there is a growing trend […]
Cutting-edge perovskite technologies
Perovskite nanocrystals (PNCs) have emerged as highly desirable luminescent materials due to their exceptional properties, including a high photoluminescence quantum […]
Method for evaluating and selecting optimal sperm cells
The effectiveness of assisted reproduction is limited, partly due to the limited gametic selection in in vitro fertilization. Both human […]
Novel microchips for the efficient harvesting and management of renewable energies
Current The Internet of Things (IoT) has evolved significantly in recent years and has become more prevalent in various industries […]
LOGCAVE CTFC: Device for the detection of human presence in areas with reduced illumination
Current human presence detectors are usually based on motion detection, mainly using infrared or ultrasonic sensors. While the former detects […]
Device for measuring hydrogen embrittlement for rotating bending fatigue test machines
The reduction of fossil energies driven by various organizations is a factor that favors the transition towards sustainable energy sources, […]
GAISSA Label
GAISSALabel is a tool designed to help evaluate the energy efficiency of both the training and inference phases of any […]
System for preventing motion sickness in virtual reality contents
In recent years, the implementation of Virtual Reality (VR) has experienced a significant increase, due to its application in various […]
New treatment for congenital anemias repurposing existing drugs
Anemia is a condition characterized by a decrease in the number of red blood cells or hemoglobin levels, which poses […]
Biomarkers and Method for Detecting Statin-Intolerant Patients with Cardiovascular Risk
Cardiovascular diseases are currently one of the leading causes of global mortality, and a primary risk factor associated with these […]
Device for hand motor and cognitive rehabilitation
Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, occurring in more than 10 million cases every year. Furthermore, […]
Synergistic pharmacological combination for the treatment of cancer
Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2022. First-line treatment usually […]
Thermoelectric device for measuring thermal stress in photosynthetic organisms
The available equipment for measuring thermal stress in plants is bulky and heavy, consumes a significant amount of energy, and […]
Computational system for the diagnosis of acute leukemias and lymphomas from peripheral blood images
The identification of irregularities in the structure of blood cells plays a crucial role in diagnosing various diseases such as […]
Melatonin treatment to reduce infarct size in patients with myocardial infarction
The identification of irregularities in the structure of blood cells plays a crucial role in diagnosing various diseases such as […]
Mueller matrix microscope
Currently, polarization information is useful in microscopy applications to obtain quantitative measurements and details from the studied samples However, conventional […]
Artificial Intelligence-based electronic chips for audio and image processing
Currently, Edge Computing (EC) plays a crucial role in our increasingly digitized and interconnected society. It allows for data processing […]
Novel cell suspension for the treatment of ischemic stroke
Currently, ischemic stroke is one of the leading causes of long-term disability in the world. In this regard, providing an […]
Recombinant yeast strain for the production of hydroxytyrosol
Currently, hydroxytyrosol is the only polyphenol for which an increase in consumption is recommended by the European Food Safety Authority […]
DISARM – Artificial Intelligence that detects the presence of weapons or fights
Video surveillance systems allow the monitoring of critical infrastructures to enhance their security. One of the main challenges of these […]
GRENADA platform: Drug repurposing hypotheses through a data-driven approach
Network medicine is the application of network science toward identifying, preventing, and treating diseases. It provides a better understanding of […]
Uterine manipulator for laparoscopic abdominal hysterectomy
Each year, over 1.3 million hysterectomies are performed, with approximately 50.000 taking place in Spain. However, only 50% of these […]
Natural solution to preserve stone fruits
Stone fruits represent a subgroup of sweet fruits that include Prunus species, namely cherries, plums, apricots and peaches. In Spain, […]
Detection of air pollutants
Atmospheric pollutant gases are mainly released by industrial activities, vehicles, and combustion processes, representing a severe problem for air quality […]
Next-generation RNA-based tools for the optimization of crop productivity and quality
The global population increase, combined with the growing impact of climate change, has prompted the food industry to strive for […]
Salicylamide derivatives for the treatment of viral infections.
Infectious diseases can spread very rapidly and are increasingly difficult to treat, causing serious health problems worldwide In this line, […]
MICROTRAPS: Plasma membrane-derived vesicles to treat viral infections
Epidemics of emerging and re-emerging viral diseases such as the current pandemic by SARS-CoV-2 pose a real threat to global […]
Novel molecular platform for the rapid detection of pathogens, molecules and biomolecules
Currently there is a general need for detection systems that provide faster, more complete, and more specific information, especially in […]
Therapeutic gene target and repurposed drugs for spinal muscular atrophy
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a rare genetic condition affecting approximately 1 in 8.000 births, caused by the absence or […]
Gas-solid catalytic process for conversion of olefins into alcohols
Improvements made in the petrochemistry field are highly desirable for the companies involved due to the operative costs associated with […]
Automatic Method For Home Detection Of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea is a very common disorder that occurs due to recurrent interruptions of breathing during sleep. These obstructive events […]
Molecule to increase cellular levels of CoQ10 for the adjuvant treatment of different conditions
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is widely known for being a key molecule for human metabolism. This compound’s importance stems from its […]
FruitsAIz: AI-based device for automatic detection and sizing of fruit in the field
Traditionally, fruit counting in the field has been carried out using manual tools, which involves a high labour requirement, high […]
Bacteria-based biostimulant to provide crop protection against abiotic stress
Over the last few decades, warm areas have experienced sudden changes in temperature. Winters are becoming progressively colder, and this […]
Self-calibrating non-contact IR temperature sensor
The use of infrared sensors and/or pyrometers is widespread among different fields such as automotive and astronomy. In many of […]
Novel fiber optic based sensor for instant ice detection
The formation and accretion of unwanted ice around certain solids or bodies can cause the loss of aerodynamic performances or […]
New rhodium catalysts to improve regioselectivity in hydroformylation
Basic chemical compounds (commodities) are a fundamental part of the chemical industry since their large-scale production is necessary to meet […]
Device and procedure for the sampling and monitoring of volatile organic compounds in air
The presence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the air, is to this day a relevant problem for the environment […]
High-porosity phase change material for thermal energy storage
In recent years, the increasingly prominent energy and environmental problems have created an urgent need to develop tools that allow […]
Method for the early detection of glaucoma
Glaucoma is a multifactorial neurodegenerative disease that leads to irreversible blindness. It is characterized by the progressive loss of retinal […]
Novel self-propelled nanomotors for the treatment of chronic infections
Although, at the moment, most acute bacterial infections have been eradicated thanks to the development of antibiotics and vaccines, chronic […]
Protocol for obtaining panthenol monoesters from enzymatic synthesis
Esters of polyhydroxylated compounds (panthenol) are bioactive products of widespread application in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries due to their […]
Novel polymer for the efficient delivery of nucleic acids and other macromolecules
The delivery of exogenous nucleic acids into eukaryotic cells is essential in various fields such as cell and molecular biology […]
New bracing system for telecommunication towers
Telecommunication towers are subject to continuous maintenance, so work operators have to ascent them. These towers have mobile cages that […]
System for optical detection of pathogens by remote sensing
Infectious diseases caused by pathogens can spread very rapidly and are increasingly difficult to treat, causing serious health problems in […]
Plasmid for the expression of genes in microalgae and resistance gene
Genetic engineering of microalgae is considered a promising tool due to its industrial potential in fields such as biofuel production […]
Glass vial with a metal-organic framework (MOF) covering its inner walls for extraction purposes
Analysis of environmental, food, water, and even biomedical samples are challenging and time-consuming. Apart from using a specific analytical methodology […]
Microgrid monitoring and optimization systems
Recent developments in electrical systems, such as distributed generation, renewable energy adoption or microgrid implementation, have allowed providers to build […]
CRISPR-Cas9-based technology for multiple virus detection
Precise virus detection and identification have become a necessity in our society on a global scale. Currently, techniques such as […]
I-SOL: New antiviral drug
The development of broad-spectrum and highly effective antiviral agents is an important goal shared by the fields of virology and […]
BRITE-A: Obesity treatment based on a browning activation system
Obesity is a chronic disease with a multifactorial aetiology that includes genetic, environmental, metabolic, lifestyle, and behavioural components. It is […]
Magnetic wireless device for bidirectional transfer of energy and information
Energy transfer systems in harsh environments show a series of problems to be solved such as damage to devices through […]
Fluorinating reagents for the discovery of new APIs and Ready-to-React kits for their use
Diversity-Oriented-Synthesis (DOS) is the most advantageous synthetic strategy applied in drug discovery to disclose new pharmaceuticals from single precursors. In […]
FowApp – Floating Offshore Wind App
FowApp allows the measurement of relevant parameters for the life cycle assessment of floating wind farms, without requiring any additional […]
Post-quantum cryptographic methods for protection of information and matching of secure information
To this day, the main cybersecurity device used is PUF (Physical Unclonable Function), a physical object such as a chip […]
New photon imaging system and a method for reducing background events
Compton cameras are used to image photons in various applications, from astrophysics to national security and medical imaging research. Researchers […]
Mangostanin hyaluronic acid gels to treat periodontal disease
Periodontal disease is one of the most common oral health conditions, affecting more than 50% of the adult population. Current […]
High-performance electromagnetic vibration energy harvester
Electromagnetic vibration energy harvesting (EMVEH) is a modern technology that is found to be an outstanding alternative to the inconvenient […]
Ultrasound technique for anisotropy measurement
The structural microarchitecture of soft tissues, like breast or skin, is recently attracting attention among the biomechanical engineering community. Moreover, […]
Spectral shaper illumination device
Within the emerging photovoltaic (PV) technologies, e.g. based on organic or hybrid perovskite materials, many of the breakthroughs achieved in […]
Wide spectrum photosensitive material for energy absorption
Materials able to efficiently absorb electromagnetic radiation are helpful for different applications (e.g., energy harvesting, photothermal energy applications, or mechanical […]
Hybrid nanofibers for tissue and nerve regeneration
Patients with damage suffered to the nervous systems require intensive and costly medical attention, which can lead to substantial economic […]
Communication between a Wi-Fi device and non-Wi-Fi IoT appliances, and energy-saving wake-up mechanism for power-hungry elements
The Internet of Things (IoT) is becoming more common in home and industrial applications. This phenomenon has two main challenges: […]
Ultrasonic patch for non-invasive transmission of shear waves to impact cellular behavior
Since the circumcised area of a tumor is less rigid than the tumor itself, it is possible to detect them […]
Biomimetic Magnetic Nanoparticles (BMNPs)
Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) are currently being used in numerous applications, but they present a series of technological disadvantages, for instance, […]
Novel thermal management technology using a Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) actuator
In almost all industrial applications, control of process variables is critical to the safe and efficient operation of the process, […]
Functional polymer material labelling with isotopes
In some environments, the presence of contamination can be critical. For example, in space missions, it is mandatory to identify […]
CAPTAIN – Conservation Area Prioritization Through Artificial Intelligence
Industry and governments face the increasingly difficult challenges of coupling the development of business and societal activities with the preservation […]
NanoRep: Nanoparticles for oocyte/embryo handling
Assisted reproduction technologies have a relevant role in human and veterinary medicine since, infertility is a highly prevalent condition and […]
Device for the selection of capacitated spermatozoa
Sperm selection techniques are rigorous processes that represent a relevant step during In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) procedures. In recent years […]
New anticancer agents for photodynamic therapy
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a technique commonly used to treat different types of cancers, especially skin cancers, and other diseases […]
LightScribe disc-based sample analysis system and method
According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally. Currently, in the European Union, […]
Compound for the treatment of overweight and obesity
According to the World Health Organization, overweight and obesity are described as abnormal or excessive accumulations of white adipose tissue […]
Sturgeon cartilage biomaterial for tissue regeneration
The human articular cartilage has limited self-regeneration capacity due to the low proliferation capability of cartilage cells and the lack […]
New biomaterial for its use in regenerative medicine
Musculoskeletal conditions affect 1.7 billion people worldwide and are associated with pain and significantly limited mobility. Such conditions include fractures […]
Drug repositioning for the treatment of muscular dystrophies
Muscular dystrophies are a group of rare inherited genetic conditions, different types of mutations in the genes that control muscle […]
Nanoenabled Hydrogels For Advanced Skin Care
Chronic non-healing wounds require intensive and costly medical attention and constitute a substantial economic burden to the healthcare systems. There […]
Neurocable technology for nerve repair
Existing solutions for nerve repair are based on artificial hollow support tubular structures that work as a nerve sheath but […]
Healthspan automation for C. elegans in standard Petri plates
Caenorhabditis elegans is a widely used model in research due to its simplicity and the existence of a complete molecular […]
Thermochemical-mechanical Energy Storage System
The transformation of the global energy system in line with the Paris Agreement requires rapid uptake of renewable energy sources […]
Novel composition for extracorporeal photopheresis therapy
Several new immunological-based clinical treatments have been appearing to treat diseases such as those associated with T lymphocytes: atopic hypersensitivities, […]
Raltegravir – therapeutic inhibitor of fascin1 in cancer
Tumour metastasis is the leading cause of cancer mortality and requires the formation of cellular protrusions on tumour cells that […]
Venetoclax – new treatment for colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the world’s fourth most deadly cancer with almost 900.000 deaths annually and is the third most […]
New Potentiometric Biosensor
Traditionally, potentiometric sensors require that two electrodes, working (WE) and reference electrode (RE), are in contact with the solution where […]
New nanopatterning flexible topology for on-chip photonic metamaterials
By periodically patterning waveguides at the subwavelength scale, a wide range of equivalent refractive indexes can be synthesized lithographically on […]
Screening method to identify compounds with potential pesticidal activity against organisms containing chitin
The present invention provides a new screening method to identify compounds with potential pesticidal activity against pathogenic organisms containing chitin. […]
Method and device for measuring resistances using a direct interface circuit
The number of digital systems that use sensors is growing day by day. These systems require analog-to-digital signals conversion methods. […]
Biofilm-based monitoring system for aquatic ecosystems
The present invention provides a new biofilm-based monitoring system that allows the continuous monitoring of contaminant’s loads on aquatic ecosystem. […]
Autonomous navigation system and robot for agriculture
The present invention provides a method, system, and a robot for the autonomous navigation through rows of plants or trees. […]