Paolo Rossi Castelli
Tiny electrodes in the brain to fight depression | IBSA Foundation
The most severe forms of depression could be cured in the future with deep brain stimulation.
Cells repairing damaged tissue post-heart attack in the fluid surrounding the heart
A group of researchers from Calgary University have published a study that could have major repercussions on post-heart attack therapies.
Sexually-transmitted infections – the first vaccine against chlamydia
Every year around 100 million people worldwide are infected with Chlamydia trachomatis, a sexually-transmitted infection that mainly affects women.
Anorexia nervosa is not just a mental disorder
Anorexia nervosa has a more complex origin than previously thought: its causes are to be linked to a series of metabolic abnormalities.
Using music to help to “decipher” proteins
Accordig to a study published in the scientific journal ACS Nano, music may provide an unexpected help in the “deciphering” of proteins.
Modified bacteria become anti-cancer drugs
Promising new avenues are being explored in the field of cancer research, thanks to the genetic reprogramming of living cells like bacteria.
HIV eliminated from infected animals for the first time
For the first time the HIV virus, responsible for AIDS, has been completely eliminated from animals that had contracted this disease.
Better athletic performance thanks to certain bacteria
Behind the success of marathon runners there is also perhaps an unexpected element: particular types of bacteria in the intestine.
Electronic tattoo for heart monitoring
Bioengineers from the University of Texas have created a device that could considerably facilitate the monitoring of heart patients.
Energy from sugar and oxygen for artificial muscles | IBSA Foundation
Bioengineers from Sweden have managed to produce artificial muscle tissue that uses oxygen and glucose to extract the energy to contract the fibers and create ...
Therapies for cancer, new lines of research | IBSA Foundation
Three true giants in cancer research met at the IBSA Foundation Forum "Revolutionary therapies for cancer", which was held in Lugano.
Mini-brains created in the lab to study new cures
For the first time scientists have managed to grow fragments of human brain tissue in the lab, to be used for studying several types of diseases and related ...
Are the mutations that trigger autism in junk DNA?
According to the Flatiron Institute’s Center for Computational Biology, the junk DNA could play an important role in the onset of autism.
Fragments of genetic code to repair the heart
The researchers demonstrated that the introduction of a small piece of genetic material to the heart stimulates the regeneration of the heart tissue.
“Electrical” dressings effective against bacteria | IBSA Foundation
A weak electric current can accelerate the healing of wounds: there are several patches in the USA named wireless electroceutical dressing, or WED.
A marine mollusc from 99 million years ago found in amber
A 99-million years piece of amber was found in the north of Myanmar by researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Huntington’s disease, the new “anti-sense” drug is working | IBSA Foundation
There is increased hope for sufferers of Huntington disease, thanks to a new drug called HTTRx.
A 100% recyclable plastic (really) from California | IBSA Foundation
Tomorrow’s plastic really could be 100% recyclable: a new type of plastic, when dipped into an acidic solution, decomposes to basic elements.