Paolo Rossi Castelli
A breakthrough for sports and more: stem cells to repair tendons
Cutting-edge technique pioneered by Columbia University in New York. It focuses on the enthesis, the membrane that attaches the tendon to the bone.
Postnatal depression: a test to prevent it
One woman in every eight suffers from postnatal depression. Research is investigating the inflammatory state due to an immune system imbalance.
Safer heart bypasses thanks to algae
Experiments with a sugar extracted from marine plants, which allows the inner walls of artificial bypasses to behave like natural ones.
Migraines: does the cause lie in the spaces around blood vessels?
The focus is on the fluid-filled microcavities that surround blood vessels in the brain and which appear altered in severe migraine sufferers.
Steps forward for transfusions thanks to red blood cells made in the laboratory.
The first human trial of a cutting-edge technique that could revolutionise the world of transfusions, even for rarer groups, has taken place in the UK.
A Wikipedia of the most resistant bacteria
The University of Denmark has created a large database accessible to all, containing information on micro-organisms that don’t respond to antibiotics.
Clouds of electricity? Another surprising discovery about bees.
Insects produce tiny electrostatic charges which, in large swarms, create a collective electric field that is much stronger than previously thought.
More autoimmune diseases due to Black Death
The scientific journal Nature publishes a study showing that the Black Death made our immune system more prone to developing autoimmune diseases.
Stem cells in the uterus to fight spina bifida
Extraordinary operations in California on pregnant women to correct a serious abnormality of the spine in babies in the womb with stem cells.
Do fungal infections help tumours develop?
Two recently studies relaunch the possible relationship between fungal microorganisms in the body and the advancement of tumors and metastases.
Brain stimulation to fight obsessive disorders
A study carried out by US researchers shows that brain stimulation can reduce the symptoms of the most severe forms of obsessive disorders.
Nanodiamonds to deliver drugs into the skin
Nanodiamonds to deliver drugs transdermally and visualise their whereabouts in real time with a particular laser.
Children’s mental health: listening robots are on the way
Nao it's the name of a robot to assess the mental wellbeing of young people. The absence of human interlocutor encourages children to talk more sincerelys.
Cyborg-beetles from Japan
Part-insect and part-robot, they can be used to carry out reconnaissance in inaccessible and dangers areas. They are powered by mini-photovoltaic panels.
Doppelgangers don’t just look alike
Doppelgangers not only share a common appearance, but also certain genetic variants that influence other biological parameters and behaviour.
Psychedelic drugs against alcohol abuse
The use of psilocybin (similar to LSD) under medical supervision, combined with psychotherapy, reduced alcohol abuse by 83%.
A new monoclonal antibody to fight malaria
A monoclonal antibody has been developed that is easy to administer and very effective in preventing malaria. Find out more in this blog article.
Serotonin and depression: are they linked?
A large review study published on Molecular Psychiatry, downplays the link between serotonin and depression. Will treatments also have to be revised?