Paolo Rossi Castelli
Chronic pain in women: a step towards bridging the gender gap
Tufts University has launched a project to treat the chronic pain that afflicts 70% of women by examining 30 biological parameters to measure pain
Prolonged loneliness in older age increases the risk of dementia and cognitive impairment by 31%
A large study found that prolonged loneliness in old age increases the risk of dementia and cognitive impairment by 31%.
“Mapping” the brain of a fruit fly to understand the human brain
For the first time, the brain of fruit flies has been mapped, identifying its ‘mechanisms’, which are very similar to those of the human brain.
Nanorobot to target cancer cells and spare healthy ones
Nanorobots have been created at Karolinska that can specifically fight cancer cells while avoiding damage to healthy ones.
First ever successful face and whole-eye transplant
Facial surgery was performed in New York City. The ocular tissues functioned well, but the patient's vision could not be restored.
Are interactive toys spying on young children?
A study by the University of Basel raises questions about the way many children’s toy collect data, without making these procedures clear to parents.
Hi-tech earpieces to prevent drivers from drifting off at the wheel
Researchers at the University of California have created a new type of wireless earpiece that can sense when drivers are drifting off at the wheel.
How computers can read our minds and fight loss of speech
People who are unable to speak have been given cause for hope by the researchers, it might be possible to convert thoughts into sounds.
A 3D printer to create food from waste and insect ingredients
From Singapore University a cutting-edge 3D printer that can create good and healthy food using a very diverse selection of ingredients as well as waste.
Pancreatic cancer: searching for signals for early detection
Artificial intelligence combined with DNA studies reveals precancerous lesions that are invisible to traditional techniques.
Magnetic resonance imaging: enhancing the experience with a motion sensor
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing have produced an innovative sensor for MRI scan.
Alcohol: gel invented that reduces damage
Researchers at ETH Zurich have created a gel that could reduce the damage caused by alcohol abuse
Chemotherapy: the right amount of the drug is decided by an algorithm in real time
CLAUDIA: new device for dosing chemotherapy drugs has been developed by MIT in Boston.
Parkinson's Disease: Early diagnosis using an eye exam
Researchers at the University of the Basque Country have noticed a correlation between Parkinson's and retinal thinning.
Preventative diabetes damages with hi-tech sock
Researchers at National University Hospital have devised a sock that has a sensor that can assess foot damage from diabetes in advance.
A sticking plaster to restore the power of speech to those who have lost their voice
The University of California have developed a sticking plaster that is capable of transforming the signals generated by the vocal cords into words.
‘Organoids’ for monitoring fetal health
A University College London study shows how fetal cells in amniotic fluid can be captured to study neonatal pathologies
New prospects for diabetes prevention: the benefits of red light
According to a study by City University of London, red light can reduce glucose spikes and blood glucose levels helping to prevent and treat diabetes.