Aging is typically seen as a driver of neurodegenerative diseases – but what if it could be harnessed as part of the solution? A new study, published in the journal Mechanisms of Ageing and Development, by researchers at ICVS suggests that.

University of Minho has once again demonstrated its strong scientific impact with 58 of its researchers featured in the 2025 Best Scientific Rankings by Research.com. Among them, five investigators from the ICVS — Fernanda Marques, João José Cerqueira, Luísa Pinto, Patrícia Maciel, and Nuno Sousa — stand out for their influential contributions to medical and biomedical sciences.

A study co-authored by ICVS researchers Afonso Fernandes, Matilde Gomes and Pedro Morgado has been chosen as Editor’s Choice by the Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science, American Psychological Association’s journal.

Paula Ludovico, principal investigator at ICVS, has been awarded with over half a million euros in European research funding to take part of an international project focused on improving the sustainability of microbial bioprocesses. The project, entitled UPsYDe – Understanding and Postponing Yeast cell Death, was selected under the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Networks, part of the Horizon Europe framework.

ICVS has been awarded funding exceeding €2.27 million under the “Scientific Research and Technological Development Projects in All Scientific Domains” call by FCT, with 11 projects led by researchers from the institute. These projects highlight the diversity and excellence of research at ICVS, with impact across key fields such as neuroscience, regenerative medicine, infectious diseases, parasitology, and medical technologies.

The ICVS Science Photo Contest 2025 once again showcased the stunning beauty and creativity hidden within scientific research. This year’s winning image, captured by Inês Pereira, brilliantly illustrates the powerful intersection of science and art.