{"id":50,"date":"2009-05-25T13:07:54","date_gmt":"2009-05-25T11:07:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/mutagenesi\/inici-2\/"},"modified":"2026-05-29T10:18:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T08:18:34","slug":"inici-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/mutagenesi\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:35%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"543\" src=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/mutagenesi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/Mutagenesis_color_no-fons-1024x543.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/mutagenesi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/Mutagenesis_color_no-fons-1024x543.png 1024w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/mutagenesi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/Mutagenesis_color_no-fons-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/mutagenesi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/Mutagenesis_color_no-fons-768x408.png 768w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/mutagenesi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/Mutagenesis_color_no-fons-1536x815.png 1536w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/mutagenesi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/Mutagenesis_color_no-fons-2048x1087.png 2048w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/mutagenesi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/Mutagenesis_color_no-fons-1200x637.png 1200w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/mutagenesi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/Mutagenesis_color_no-fons-1980x1051.png 1980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:65%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">The <strong>Mutagenesis Group<\/strong> at the Autonomous University of Barcelona is a European leader in the study of the effects of <strong>environmental contaminants<\/strong> on <strong>human health<\/strong>, with a particular focus on micro- and nanoplastics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Our research combines <strong>advanced molecular toxicology<\/strong>, <strong>innovative experimental models<\/strong>, and <strong>studies in human populations<\/strong> to understand how <strong>environmental exposure<\/strong> translates into <strong>biological damage<\/strong> and <strong>disease<\/strong> development. This multidisciplinary approach enables us to generate high-value <strong>mechanistic knowledge<\/strong> while also providing <strong>evidence applicable<\/strong> to <strong>prevention<\/strong> and <strong>public health<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">With a strong <strong>translational<\/strong> vocation, the group actively participates in large-scale <strong>European projects<\/strong> and collaborates with international organizations such as the <strong>OECD<\/strong> and the <strong>EFSA<\/strong>, contributing to the development of <strong>evidence-based standards and risk assessment<\/strong> strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">In addition, we promote the <strong>transfer of knowledge<\/strong> to society through collaborations with <strong>clinical institutions<\/strong> and the <strong>industrial sector<\/strong>, and we develop <strong>innovative solutions<\/strong>, including biomarker-based diagnostic tools and specialized toxicology services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Our goal is to contribute to better <strong>health protection<\/strong> and to promote the <strong>transition<\/strong> toward <strong>safer materials and environments<\/strong>, connecting excellence in research with a <strong>real impact<\/strong> on society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">If you are interested in collaborating with us or would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact the group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">The <strong>group is officially recognized by the Generalitat de Catalunya<\/strong> (2021-SGR-00731).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/mutagenesi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/MutagenesisGroup2026-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/mutagenesi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/MutagenesisGroup2026-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/mutagenesi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/MutagenesisGroup2026-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/mutagenesi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/MutagenesisGroup2026-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/mutagenesi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/MutagenesisGroup2026-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/mutagenesi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/MutagenesisGroup2026-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/mutagenesi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/MutagenesisGroup2026-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/mutagenesi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/MutagenesisGroup2026-1980x1320.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Mutagenesis Group at the Autonomous University of Barcelona is a European leader in the study of the effects of environmental contaminants on human health, with a particular focus on micro- and nanoplastics. 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