ICFO researchers discovered that the Golgi apparatus actively senses and adapts to mechanical forces from outside the cell.
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📝 The Golgi feels and responds to mechanical forces from outside the cell ICFO and CNRS researchers have discovered that the Golgi apparatus, an internal organelle, is…
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- Castelldefels, ES
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- 501–1,000 employees
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ICFO is a research center of excellence with research lines that encompass diverse areas in which photonics plays a decisive role. Our research thrusts target the global forefront of photonics, and aim to tackle important challenges faced by society at large. We focus on current and future problems in Health, Energy, Information, Safety, Security and caring for the Environment. ICFO is a #CERCA center, affiliated to the #UPC and member of #BIST
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ICFO researchers published a study in the Journal of Cell Biology by collaborating with CNRS, Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia, Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Universitat de Barcelona, and Universitat Pompeu Fabra.
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ICFO welcomed Dr. Adrian Pinilla as a PhD graduate, who defended his thesis in the CO2 Mitigation Accelerated by Photons research group led by professor Dr. F. Pelayo GarcĂa de Arquer.
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ICFO is hiring a new Research Group Officer in Castelldefels, Catalonia.
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