Malaria spreading in some regions of Sub-Saharan Africa could be affected by important changes due to genetic differentiation of malaria vector mosquitoes, also caused by their resistance to insecticides Complex systems, Sapienza and CNR observed the glassy state of light. For the first time a new phase for light propagation has been observed, characterized by features that are typical of the glassy state.
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Sixty-five new genetic variants associated with the risk of developing breast cancer have been identified by an international team of researchers led by the University of Cambridge and which involved Italy Autism, language disorders and developmental disorders. A chain of 15 submerged volcanoes discovered in Southern Tyrrhenian Sea. A new chain of 15 submerged volcanoes was discovered in Southern Mediterranean Sea, 7 of which were so far unknown, a linear East-West structure that is about 90 km long and 20 km large.
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Agri-food, pearl millet can resist drought. The decoding of the pearl millet genome sequence, a project involving an international team of 65 scientists from 30 different research institutions, makes it possible to unveil the winning strategies PCs of the future, on-chip quantum memory developed. A new class of internal computer memories based on quantum mechanics promises to revolutionize research and innovation in the field of computer science. Lung cancer, Salerno University spin-off devices test for early diagnosis. An APP that helps prevent cancer.
Many useful recommendations to prevent cancer, such as a healthy diet and the appropriate physical activity to prevent cancer risk. This is the objective of A Third Less, a multimedia app developed by This is the result of a new study published Pierre Auger observatory, cosmic rays from distant galaxies. Cosmic rays, the ultra-high energy particles which reach the Earth at near the speed of light, come from distant galaxies not from our Milky Way. The Universe never seen before: Italy in the forefront of the new era of astronomy.
For the first time in the history of the observation of the Universe, scientists on the Earth have detected joint signals of gravitational waves and electromagnetic radiations produced by the merger of Diabetes in adults, what therapies are available? What are the most effective therapies to combat latent diabetes in adults?
This is the focus of a study conducted by researchers at the Department of Experimental Medicine of Sapienza University of Rome How common is the birth of planetary systems with a high number of planets, such as the Solar System? The submerged world of Venice has been revealed. Detailed morphological observations of the Venice Lagoon canals have been carried out for the first time by the Institute of Marine Sciences of the National Clean energy from giant reed, thanks to Watbio European project.
We will soon be able to produce sustainable biomass from giant reed, i. Cassini, the numbers of a space mission that made history. Precious information about radioactivity risk. Cryoconites, dark sediments found in the Monteratsch glacier in Switzerland, will provide precious information on the future of radioactive substances produced by nuclear tests and accidents stored under Astrophysics, new clues on the adventures of very-high-energy photons. Full of escapes, obstacles and identity exchanges, the journey through space of very-high-energy photons from far-off light sources evokes the plot of a thriller.
Floods all year round: Tropical temperatures throughout the year and goodbye to the seasonal flooding cycle? The European Research Council ERC has recently announced the beneficiaries of its Starting Grants , the grants addressed to European academics who are in the early stages of their scientific careers. INAF reveals how black holes are fed and powered. An international team of astronomers has discovered the process by which supermassive black holes are fed and powered.
How much does it rain in Italy? The availability of an adequate level of water resources is a matter of great relevance and importance, involving a wide range of sectors, including agriculture and energy. It is therefore essential to Gran Sasso Laboratories, Borexino: The international community of astroparticle physics has celebrated the 10 years of scientific successes achieved by the Borexino neutrino detector at the Gran Sasso National Laboratories-LNGS and Gran Polar sea ice seems to be crucial not only for the biology of oceans but also for the composition of the atmosphere overhead.
This is one of the conclusions of an international team including researchers European capitals increasingly affected by heatwaves. It is revealed by a study published in the journal Atmosphere by four research institutions in Florence: A new study, published by Nature magazine, has identified the genetic variations that allowed the diatoms of the Southern Ocean to adapt to extreme and variable climates. This study is an important step Nanotechnology, the premises for micro-machines powered by bacteria from CNR and Sapienza.
New engineered nanoparticles could be used in diagnostic and analytical applications for the detection of cancer or of toxic substances in the blood. Health, fat-burning gene discovered at the University of Milan. A gene histone deacetylase 3 would be able to regulate the capacity of adipose tissue to burn fat and disperse it as heat. It was identified by an international research group coordinated by the Department The key function of a protein that allows mosses and green seaweed to protect themselves from too much sunlight dissipating excess energy in the form of heat has been discovered.
This is the result of A study conducted at the Laboratory of Probiogenomics of the Department of Chemistry, Life Sciences and Environmental Sustainability of the University of Parma, published in the scientific journal Microbiome Personal Genomics, successful spin-off in genetic research, partner of the Sol group.
Personal Genomics is a spin-off of the University of Verona and the University of Bologna set up in with the aim of reducing the gap between the availability of new scientific knowledge in genetic Neuronal regeneration, potential of carbon nanotubes revealed. Carbon nanotubes can be the materials suitable to repair the damaged connections between nervous cells according to the conclusions drawn by a scientific article published in the Nanomedicine: The results of a research project conducted by Rossana Galassi, a professor at the School of Science and Technology of the University of Camerino, was published in the prestigious international journal LISA Pathfinder, exploratory space mission for gravitational waves successfully completed.
On 18 July at Radon gas can be used as an effective tracer to predict volcanic activity and, in some cases, it can also be a precursor of earthquakes. This is what emerges from a new study published in Geochemistry New perspectives on the role of nitric oxide in marine organisms.
Agroinnova, 15 years of success in agro-food research. It is the Centre of Competence for The genome of wild emmer wheat Triticum turgidum ssp. A parameter, known as background seismicity, has been identified to monitor, quickly and easily, the evolution over time of the Campi Flegrei caldera. This is the result of a study conducted by a group A reduction in the progression of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - ALS was observed in patients treated with innovative brain stimulation techniques. It was revealed by researchers at Campus Bio-Medico University Italian researchers discovered a giant planet, 11 times larger than our Jupiter.
A giant planet, at least 11 times our Jupiter, orbiting a billion-year-old giant red star and located in the Cepheus constellation, at approximately light years from the Earth, has been recently The behaviour of midge swarms would not be random. Health, visual cortex development during postnatal growth. A study, published in Nature Communications and conducted by an international team of researchers coordinated by Tommaso Pizzorusso, Professor of Psychobiology and Physiological Psychology at the University What will be the impact of climate change in Europe and how can it be dealt with? The impact of pollution in human health seems to be considerably dependent on the quality of air pollutants, more than on their quantity.
This was shown in a study conducted by a research team of the CNR allergology test to identify allergies. It is called Faber and is the highly innovative diagnostic tool that identifies possible allergies related to food, dust mites, pollens and insect stings through an easy blood test. More exercise to control aging: Trained muscles can control aging and improve the quality of life. Roberto Battiston awarded the Legion of Honour.
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Health, new molecular markers for acute myeloid leukemia identified by Italian research team. Very early Universe, Italian team sheds new light on supermassive black holes. Supermassive black holes may have formed in the very early Universe through sporadic, short yet intense growth episodes. This is suggested by a study conducted by a team of 6 female researchers from Italian On 7 June , the first of the 4 satellites in the COSMO-SkyMed constellation, the most important Italian space programme in the field of Earth observation was launched from the spaceport of Vandenberg Health, Italian researchers discovered biomarker for early diagnosis of type 1 diabetes.
A test to predict the risk of developing type 1 diabetes with a simple blood sample is already being developed and will soon be available. An autoimmune disease that affects insulin-producing pancreatic A similar experiment has been successfully Michele Parrinello wins the prestigious Dreyfus Prize.
The Dreyfus Prize in the Chemical Sciences is awarded every two years by the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation to a researcher to recognize exceptional and original research that has contributed to The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair ISEF is an event set up to encourage millions of students to develop innovations that can improve our life style and to work taking advantage of their Italy awarded for technological innovation for the LoLa system.
Italian researchers identify a mechanism that opens the way for new therapies. An important Italian study published in the journal Nature paves the way for a new therapeutic approach for non-Hodgkin lymphoma, following the identification of a key mechanism controlling the growth Not only the smoking of traditional tobacco cigarettes, but also the vapour of the new electronic cigarettes, or 'e-cigs', since it contributes to the development of cancer, could endanger the health of Fast-growing galaxies and new quasars: An accidental discovery that may provide important answers to some important questions of contemporary astrophysics.
The discovery was made by an international research team led by Roberto Decarli, an Silicon molecular antennae that can be used in the field of medical diagnostics have been developed at the University of Bologna in the context of the European PhotoSi project, funded with a Starting Grant The Italian health care system comes off well in the comparison with other European countries. Why are we — sometimes — indulgent with others, even though their actions have caused harm? UNIPD researchers develop a technique to investigate on false identities. In some of the attacks of the last few years, terrorist suspects have used false identities to enter the countries where they would then conduct criminal activities.
The terrorists who actioned in France University of Trento studies social predisposition genetics. The observation of soil deformation and the seismic rate analysis help predict the eruptions of long-time quiescent volcanoes. This was shown by a team of researchers of the National Institute of Geophysics A new study carried out by researchers at the Department of Psychology of the University of Milano-Bicocca investigated the role of mirror-neurons — discovered in the early s by Italian neuroscientist ENEA researcher wins an international award for an unguent to heal wounds.
CNR researchers contribute to the discovery of a new gene that promotes multiple sclerosis and lupus. Multiple sclerosis and systemic lupus erythematosus are autoimmune diseases associated with the presence of myelin in the central nervous system and skin, kidneys and other organs. At the origin of these CNR study reveals a molecular mechanism that explains epilepsy and intellectual disability.
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How can we deal with it? A study from the University of Verona will help increase crop yield. The research study lasted three years and involved the Laboratory of Photosynthesis and Bioenergy of the Department of Biotechnology, University of Verona as the international team coordinator , University Researchers at the University of Turin discovered a new species of dinosaur.
Galeamopus pabsti is the new However, medium-term observations have shown that treated patients usually Robotic arms moved by thought: The new discovery by the researchers of the University of Bologna represents a crucial step in the possibility to create robotic prostheses moved by thought. The study, published in The Journal of Neuroscience CNR researchers study new lines in the Peruvian desert. The Nazca Lines are lines carved into the ground geoglyphs in the Nazca desert, an arid plateau that stretches some eighty kilometres between the towns of Nazca and Palpa, in southern Peru. The research team which has recently discovered a mechanism that can limit breast cancer growth is includes mainly Italian researchers.
The study results were published in the prestigious Nature Communications IEO described the molecular picture of ovarian cancer. A new study, the results of which were published in the prestigious journal Cell Reports, reveals the molecular picture of ovarian cancer, one of the most difficult cancers to treat. The study was conducted The University of Siena designs a new world map of greenhouse gas emissions. A Bicocca study demonstrates that the Other-Race Effect does not apply to infant faces. Polytechnic University of Marche: LightCare project, for hospitalized children. The Phlegraean bradyseism is a volcanic phenomenon typical of the Campi Flegrei Phlegraen Fields area, a vast area situated in the Gulf of Pozzuoli, north-west of Naples, known since ancient times for An UNIME researcher coordinates a team investigating the risk for azithromycin-associated arrhythmias.
An international team of researchers, coordinated by Dr. Italian researchers relate inflammation to cognitive disabilities. Cognitive disorders are alterations or dysfunctions of cognitive functions attention, memory, perception, reasoning caused by organic causes such as brain traumas, brain lesions, medicinal product, drug RNA plays a key role in vital processes. Italy at the top in the latest round of selection of the SME Instrument. There is a traditional distinction between the chemical senses based on spatial criteria: This distinction between senses has been A mental health disorder is a pathological condition that affects behavioural, relational, cognitive or affective abilities of a person so much that his interaction with society becomes problematic, thus OncoScore, new Internet-based tool for cancer research now available.
Invisible and unstoppable migrations from the African desert are airborne from the African desert to the Alps, due to climate change. These flows are very different from those we are used to from the chronicles By using a bionic fingertip that can restore the sense of touch in an artificial manner, a team of researchers at the BioRobotics Institute of Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies in Pisa and at the Faculty Unlike what we might think, geographically and culturally isolated human populations are mines of genetic diversity.
This is the conclusion of a study by an international research group coordinated by Statale University of Milan: University of Modena and Reggio Emilia: Loss of a hand is a physically and psychologically devastating event that can make daily activities very difficult to carry out, and also has a considerable impact on social interaction. In a study published in the scientific Journal of Diabetes Research, the researchers of the Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health of the University of Milan, in collaboration with the Policlinico IIT researchers investigate how synapses function when learning.
The human brain can learn and adapt based on stimuli received from the outer world, by changing the size of synapses, which are highly specialized structures underlying the transmission of nerve impulses Vita-Salute San Raffaele University: Angelo Amabile and Alessandro Migliara, researchers of the Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, have shown the efficacy of a new technology of gene silencing designed by them, which in the future could Significant decrease in neurosteroids in patients with status epilepticus.
A study conducted at Ospedale Civile of Baggiovara in collaboration with researchers of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia showed a significant decrease in anticonvulsant molecules, of the neuroactive Silicon nanospheres to realize the dream of building photovoltaic windows.
New hopes for the diagnosis and prevention of microcephalia and PEHO syndrome. Adriana Maggi and Sara Della Torre, pharmacologists at the University of Milan, have demonstrated for the first time, in an article published in the prestigious journal Cell Metabolism, that the incidence The researchers of Vita-Salute San Raffaele University of Milan, in collaboration with Policlinico San Matteo of Pavia have created a laboratory cell model of amyloidosis and discovered some particular This is an international research project coordinated by the Swedish Karolinska Institutet with the aim of developing new therapies for the treatment of Multiple Riccardo Zecchina pictured has been engaged for years in frontier research in computer science, statistical physics, information theory and computational biology.
He has received several international Walls reinforced with innovative structural systems resisted accelerations twice as strong as those of the L'Aquila earthquake. This is what emerges from the results of the shaking table tests conducted Three Italian universities are in the top ten ranking of the best small-sized universities in the world, prepared by the British Times Higher Education journal: Carlo La Vecchia, epidemiologist at the University of Milan, has coordinated a research group that estimated the trends in death rates from cancer for the year The researchers examined cancer death Medulloblastoma is a malignant brain tumour arising in the posterior fossa and is the most common pediatric brain tumour with a peak incidence in children between 2 and 7 years.
The tumour occurs in both UniTo researchers reconstruct the look of the Gargano giant goose. The Apricena stone, in the province of Foggia, is a Miocene limestone quarried in Puglia at the foot of Gargano, in the area between Apricena, Lesina and Poggio Imperiale. During the extraction activities The Kabobo Expedition is the explorative expedition, started in in some areas difficult to access of the Kabobo massif in Eastern Congo, promoted by the TrentoScience Museum MuSe , the University Luca Bindi awarded by the President of the Italian Republic for the discovery of quasicrystals.
Luca Bindi, a geologist from the University of Florence, is the winner of the National Award of the President of the Italian Republic for disciplines included in the Physical, Mathematical and Natural Lowering the amount of cholesterol in the blood is one of the main strategies adopted to prevent cardiovascular disease, which remains the leading cause of death worldwide.
But if the reduction of cholesterol It works like a last-generation photovoltaic panel and can substantially restore visual function in case of blindness due to degenerative diseases of photoreceptors, including Retinitis Pigmentosa. Is it still possible to discover new animal species in Italy? After the recent accidents at the nuclear power plants of Fukushima in Japan and Flamanville in France, the focus has been on nuclear safety, an issue that sees the National Agency for New Technologies Sex attraction just a matter of biology?
Magmatic dikes are intrusions that move from a larger magmatic mass towards surrounding rocks; dikes are markedly discordant as compared to the structures of the rock that they intrude, generally intruding The Vega launcher developed and built by the Italian company Avio through its affiliated company ELV has successfully completed its ninth mission, taking into orbit Sentinel-2B, the satellite of the European The Mediterranean has risen by about 30 cm in the last 1, years compared to the threefold increase in sea level within years predicted by the United Nation's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Patients suffering from liver cirrhosis, pulmonary fibrosis, diabetes, osteoporosis, arthritis, but also from rare diseases such as progeria, characterized by premature ageing, may, in the future, benefit A flexible robotic arm inspired by the elastic catapult designed by Leonardo da Vinci is the new idea conceived by a team of Italian researchers from the ERC Instabilities laboratory of the University Multiple sclerosis toward targeted therapies thanks to INGM study in precision medicine.
A group of cavers has used for the first time, with the support and under the supervision of researchers from the University of Cagliari, a metabolimeter, a small device worn on an arm and able to measure IIT and Tor Vergata set world record for solar cell efficiency. UniMoRe investigated the trend of concentrations in the Po Valley. Despite ongoing concerns over the high levels of air pollutants in the Po Valley, their concentration in this area is falling. Three Italian students won Lab2Moon, the competition that sends scientific experiments to the Moon.
Bologna to host the new Data Center. The CNR is studying an antipsychotic drug to treat pancreatic cancer. The pancreas is an organ about 15 cm long, located in the abdomen, between the stomach and the spine, and is conventionally divided into three parts: A new hope for the cure for Hepatitis B from the University of Parma. Hepatitis B is a liver infectious disease caused by HBV, a virus belonging to the Hepadnaviridae family, which causes epidemics in some parts of Asia and Africa and is endemic in China. INAF researchers discover a bright and distant pulsar.
A Bologna University study gives hope for treatment of bone cancer. A study carried out at the University of Bologna, in collaboration with the University Medical Center Amsterdam, published in the prestigious journal Clinical Cancer Research, gives new hope in the treatment The year was extremely positive and fruitful for the China-Italy Science Technology and Innovation Programme, the internationalization programme that aims to promote cooperation between Italy and Traces of organic materials have been identified for the first time on the surface of the dwarf planet Ceres.
The important discovery was made by an international team of researchers led by Maria Cristina Too much sugar damages the liver of children: Regular abuse of fructose added to foods and beverages is as dangerous as alcohol: In Nature a study from Bicocca that shows how to counter the lethal effect of viruses. Researchers at the Department of Biotechnology and Biosciences, University In our moral decisions, are we also influenced by odours that we perceive unconsciously?
The beauty of scientific research is — sometimes — just taking risks, investing time and resources venturing Research in fundamental physics can contribute significantly to the development of highly promising frontier technologies in areas of application with a great social and economic impact. Italian researchers identify the behaviour of cells that promotes spreading of metastases. Matastases are malignant cells that detach from the original tumour and spread to other organs where they can reproduce and generate new tumours.
They are cells that are not attached one to the other like Scientists discover chemical helium compound: It has a crystal structure resembling a three-dimensional checkerboard and its chemical formula is Na2He, two atoms of sodium and one atom of helium. The new compound does not have a name yet since it Speaking more than one language during the lifetime modifies some brain functions A Sapienza study demonstrates the groundlessness of the correlation between first name and self-esteem. Name is omen, rather destiny, as the ancient said. INFN solves the mystery of cosmic dust. IEO and University of Milan discover the mechanism of drug-resistance in breast cancer.
It is possible to significantly combat the cognitive decline related to ageing by training body and mind. This is what emerges from Train the Brain: A study published in the prestigious scientific journal Neuroscience by the research team led by Alice Mado Proverbio, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the Department of Psychology of the University Gamma rays from galaxy clusters, a new Italian discovery. Also galaxy clusters shine in gamma rays. The shape of the brain affects personality: The 'Human Connectome Project' is a U. San Servolo, an island in the Venetian Lagoon, was initially a Benedictine settlement, subsequently a warehouse, a shelter, a monastery of Benedictine nuns, a Napoleonic hospital and a psychiatric hospital The University Hospital of Pisa studies the neurological bases of romantic love.
Even such an intimate and deep feeling as romantic love has its neurological bases and it can alter the brain like all human cognitive and behavioural activities. The National Research Council developed a new technique for blood tests. Early diagnosis means detecting a disease at an early stage, allowing it to be treated timely with excellent results thanks to non-invasive surgical or pharmacological interventions. Polar bear cubs are facing a new threat: To identify and target the intracellular proteins that play a crucial role in several diseases of the body with unprecedented precision is now possible thanks to a new technology developed by a team of EU Code Week , a record initiative: The University of Bologna studies addiction-related gene expression changes.
Italian researchers developed a coating to protect us against superbugs. Nature can help to develop strategies to protect us against antibiotic resistant bacteria, an ever increasing and common threat. Three young Italian researchers among the scientists awarded by President Obama. Italian researchers draw a map of distribution in the Mediterranean.
Some of the main sources of marine pollution are microplastics: That the Mediterranean diet is a valuable ally against degenerative, metabolic and cardiovascular diseases is nothing new. Dormant volcanoes should be studied more. Italian startups at the top: This is confirmed by the recent Report published by Aster — a consortium From CNR a mathematical model to describe how opinions change. However why, within groups, some opinions resist social pressure, while others change and affect other Inside, for the treatment of tumours with particles.
Most accurate 3D map of the Universe developed. This is the most extensive and accurate 3D map of the far Universe, obtained thanks to the observation and analysis of 90, galaxies through the VIMOS spectrometer installed at the Very Large Telescope Health and well-being are the topics at the heart of the best projects awarded within the Informal Entrepreneurial School Giardino delle Imprese of Golinelli Foundation in Bologna. Hydrogen will be extracted with nanotubes and supercatalizers.
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From interactive vegetable gardens to biocosmetics, from food re-use in fashion design to phytotherapy, from collection wines to biodynamic agriculture. These are the main topics of this year's winning Hereditary neuropathies, new hope from a drug used to lower cholesterol. A drug already used to lower cholesterol levels in the future may also be employed for the treatment of hereditary neuropathies, such as hereditary neuromuscular disease, characterized by muscular weakness Fifth anniversary of AMS, the antimatter hunter.
Italy is involved in the AMS mission through Italian research bodies and universities in the ranking of excellence. Several research bodies and universities are included in the Nature Index Collaborations: Robotics of the future will be soft and inspired by nature. Robotics was born as a field of mechatronics to study and develop methods that allow robots to perform specific tasks similar to human labor; today, robotics is becoming increasingly an interdisciplinary University of Calabria wins once again with Artificial Intelligence.
Not only do the researchers at the University of Calabria Unical study Artificial Intelligence, but they have once again achieved a great result in this extremely complex sector, which requires years Neutron stars, natural laboratories to study quantum physics. Thanks to the analysis of the light emitted by a neutron star — a highly dense celestial object with an extremely powerful magnetic field — an international team of astronomers led by Roberto Quadriplegic individuals can use their hands again, a new success of Italian robotics.
An unprecedented jump forward. For the first time, a team of quadriplegic individuals, i. University of Sassari, research into the causes of animal inflammatory diseases made the cover of Cellular Microbiology. Bacteria can come to the rescue of the environment, as shown by bioremediation: Two projects of the University of Sassari funded under Horizon DNA liquid crystals developed for the devices of the future.
The integration in our body of devices to access digital contents or for the measurement of biological parameters, far from being science fiction, represents an increasingly close and real scenario, thanks An international study started at the University of Milan and the University of Verona has demonstrated that neural stem cells present in the meninges — the membranes that enclose the central nervous Young Italian researcher invents the hi-tech beehive. He is 28, he lives in Como and is about to complete a doctorate in Biotechnology, Biosciences and Surgical Technologies at the University of Insubria in Varese.
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One of the most relevant advanced technologies for the design of new and next generation terrestrial telescopes is adaptive optics: Acute myeloid leukaemia, from Milan a revolutionary study towards a cure. The new smart material was developed by a team of researchers Stress and brain, long-term relationships are clearer. An Italian instrument for the new Ionospheric Observatory in Argentina. The Observatory is equipped with an all-Italian instrument: The successful launch took place yesterday, 17 November A new form of ice produced by CNR researchers.
Daily experience teaches us that appearances can be deceiving. This is what can happen in the presence of ice XVII: The zones compatible with complex life, outside the Solar System, may be less than normally assumed. Zika virus and microcephaly, results from research at University of Turin. What do Zika virus and microcephaly have in common? Aditec, the great European project on vaccines presented at the European Parliament.
The results of Aditec, the project launched in , have been recently presented at the European Parliament. During a meeting of the highest representatives of the European Union involved in research Solving hard problems is one of the main objectives of physical and mathematical sciences. This is the context of a study recently published in the international journal Nature Communications, which led Young Italian researcher opens new medical horizons with stress proteins.
The expertise of large-scale research infrastructures can be a valuable support for industrial development. This is demonstrated by the case of AEP Polymers: The scientific community refers to them as the Oscars of technology, invention and technological innovation in such sectors as telecommunications, optics, physics, chemistry, materials science and biotechnology From UniBo a new pharmacological approach to the treatment of cancers. Increasing the effectiveness of anticancer drugs while reducing their concentration, and, consequently, their toxicity, is the challenge taken up by an innovative approach to the treatment of cancer, developed Maternal and paternal DNA components reconstructed with Italian research contribution.
The international team coordinated by Michael Schatz from the Johns Hopkins University - which has reconstructed the genome of an organism by characterizing the gene heritage of maternal and paternal origin Creating special materials made only of DNA is possible. This was demonstrated by an experiment carried out by an all-Italian team of researchers, recently published in the journal Nature Communications Notoriously associated with the mad cow disease, the prion protein in its physiological form has the important function of promoting the growth of neurites — the neural projections along which nerve Food and brain, Sissa study opens up new research horizons.
From December , the Ross Sea region in Antarctica — an area of more than 1. This was established in the agreement, reached From Bologna, a new approach to increase the efficacy of anti-cancer drugs. The latest great Arctic ice cap melting dates back to 14, years ago and caused the release of large volumes of cold and fresh water into the oceans, thus altering ocean circulation and triggering a The cosmological model of the origin and formation of the Universe, known as Big Bang, brings with it a mystery that has lasted for 40 years: According to the estimates of theoretical Microplastics on beaches and in waters: DeFishGear monitored the Venetian coast.
Italy is involved in the initiative through various partners including San Raffaele discovers how some viruses can prevent the activation of the immune system. Until now, it was not known how these viruses were able to go undetected. The mechanism was discovered Illusory perception and motor control are related. In a study published in the scientific journal eLife, researchers at the State University of Milan, in collaboration with colleagues at the University of Turin, describe a decrease in motor excitability Six talents, six awards.
Monitoring glaciers with drones. Another success for Milano-Bicocca University. We are referring to a new technique for monitoring glaciers using drones and 3D models, which was tested in two campaigns on Engadin glacier in Switzerland Forests and climate change: Who says that the extension of forests is good to protect biodiversity?
This is the question posed by an international study coordinated by Sapienza University of Rome, which has investigated the effects The 14th edition of BergamoScienza successfully closed with , participants. The 14th edition of BergamoScienza closed with a record attendance of , people after 16 intense days dedicated to the popularization of science.
ENEA among the 7 institutions of excellence of the U. The neural basis of prejudice. The hippocampus and the deep structures of the brain, together, would help better remember the faces of bad people. This was revealed by a study carried out at the Department of Psychology, University Multiple Sclerosis, new biomarker identified at the University of Milan.
Technologies of the future: Exploring and developing hybrid platforms able to connect different technologies and physical systems is the aim of the project HOT, Hybrid Optomechanical Technologies, funded by the European Commission A great success for Italian and European exploration, even if not completed yet. The ExoMars European mission has successfully achieved most of the goals set, with the insertion into Mars orbit of the The journal has recently published the clinical results of a study on Filming atoms in motion is no small task, due to their high speed. Six new volcanoes discovered in the Gulf of Naples, near Mt.
Six undersea volcanic structures have been discovered in the Gulf of Naples, in the sea area between Torre Annunziata and Herculaneum. The new discovery, published in Geophysical Research Letters, was Neuromed and Sapienza, new paths for the treatment of hypertension. This emerged from a study by researchers Soil science, research of the University of Bolzano among the most cited worldwide. An Italian-Danish research reveals the history of Arctic sea ice.
The Northwest Passage is the sea route connecting the northern Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, in the territory within the Arctic Circle, and plays an important role With Phototrain, 14 young researchers at work. Phototrain Entrepreneuring Dynamic Self-organized interfaces in Photocatalysis: In the cosmic silence of the Gran Sasso National Laboratories, the LUNA experiment has been studying for many years the thermonuclear reactions taking place inside our Sun and stars.
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Fresh, deliciously soul-satisfying, simple, well-prepared fare using local ingredients. All made on premise, from scratch. It should be illegal to have food that good from a truck in broad daylight! I had a chipotle chicken tostada and fries. The chicken was tender and unbelievably seasoned. If you need a specific dish the Toro Nigirizushi is always fabulous. We quickly countered that Cuatro has multiple dining rooms. I stand by my choice.
Taco Carnitas with Beans and Rice. My motto when I eat here and think about the sweet, sweet lard: Dean Loring, co-owner of Burger Lounge. Be sure to split open then submerge one of their tasty dumplings in the earthen, twangy broth for maximum satisfaction. I cannot get away from their 'fresh fish special of the day,' usually a sea bass or like kind with a to-die-for sauce, veggies and some wonderful potatoes.
Their flavors blow my mind without adding too much spice to blow my head off! Favorite dish is their take on a cassoulet.
And its mascot is a goat with a pipe. Read my November review at uniontrib. The dishes are appetizer size, but the ingredients are main course and top drawer. My ideal way to eat is little dishes with lots of them. Chef Luke Johnson is brilliant. The salsa bar alone is worth the visit, but my go-to comfort food is a bowl of their mojados de carne — rolled beef tacos, chopped into short lengths, in a bowl of slightly spicy broth sprinkled with cheese and cilantro. See the U-T Superdiners, click here.