Paolo Rossi Castelli
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.
Artificial blood vessels for future transplants | IBSA Foundation
Using a specific 3D printer and a special biogel, a group of bioengineers managed to construct the equivalent of a vascular network.
Microbiota transplant reduces the symptoms of autism
Fecal microbiota transplant (or FMT, in short) is achieving significant results in a very different field: autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
New strain of Ebola found in bats in Kenya | IBSA Foundation
A sixth strain Ebola, the dangerous virus that cyclically appears in several areas of Africa, was isolated in the saliva and feces of bats.
“Non-thermal plasma” kills airborne viruses | IBSA Foundation
Ninety-nine percent of airborne viruses can be eliminated if they are exposed to a bombardment of ions and highly-reactive molecule fragments.
Can an anti-fungal drug be effective in treating cystic fibrosis?
An old drug, amphotericin B, used for decades against fungal infections, could also be useful for treating cystic fibrosis.
Schizophrenia already starts in the womb
Researchers from the US have managed to identify more than 400 genes, the variants of which are associated with schizophrenia.
New laser for “detecting” radioactive objects
Thanks to an innovative technique developed in the USA, it will be easier to detect radioactivity in wide and crowded areas.
How we can “see” the hidden parts of the brain
Discovering the composition of the indecipherable areas of the brain could soon be possible, thanks to diattenuation imaging.
A test for the “mysterious” fibromyalgia from the USA | IBSA Foundation
Thanks to a study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry by researchers from Ohio, Fibromyalgia diagnosis could become easier.
Confirmed once again: narcolepsy has an autoimmune origin | IBSA Foundation
Recent studies published in the scientific journal Nature have confirmed that narcolepsy has an autoimmune origin.
3D printer that “extends” new skin over burns | IBSA Foundation
An innovative prototype of 3D printer promises to replace strips of skin without any size restrictions and without the need for skin grafts.