LED lights from rice waste
Researchers at Hiroshima University in Japan have developed a technique to sustainably use the large amounts of silicon contained in manufacturing waste.
Are the symptoms of autism already evident during pregnancy?
Two U.S. studies reveal that the insula and amygdala in the brain are enlarged in the early months of gestation in autistic children.
A Super-microscope instead of biopsies
Innovative equipment developed by Columbia University. Oncology surgeons will be able to obtain a real-time map of tumour tissues without taking samples.
“The Michelangelo Effect” - Neurorehabilitation through art and virtual reality
Art has an extraordinarily beneficial power. Observing of works of art through virtual reality has led to improved motor skills in stroke patients.
When humans infect animals
‘Spillback’ is when human pathogens mutate and affect other species, and almost a hundred cases have been recorded in the last twenty years.
Super-insulin from sea snails
Conus snails produce extremely fast-acting insulin, which they use to paralyse their prey. If suitably modified this molecule may be useful for diabetics.
Music and audio beats against anxiety
A study by Ryerson University shows that sounds with a pre-set frequency and volume, combined with music chosen by AI, tangibly enhance the calming effect.
Nature, symbols and relation. Public archaeology as a therapeutic practice.
Community archaeology or action archaeology are terms that are entering the lexicon of contemporary archaeology, as a therapeutic practices.
The brain lives on for 30 seconds after death
An unexpected discovery made by an international team, examining the results of an EEG on an elderly patient, who died while the test was in progress.
A new gene therapy for Mediterranean anaemia
A new gene therapy for Mediterranean anaemia. Genetic engineering techniques are employed to repair diseased blood stem cells.
A 'bio-hybrid' fish helps study the heart
The little artificial fish contains two layers of human heart cells, which contract to create a sophisticated model of how the heart also moves.
Science through comics
The language of comics is an extraordinary way to promote science, especially for young people. Let’s Science, the IBSA Foundation project proves it.
A genetic migraine map has been developed
An international consortium has analysed data from 873,000 people and identified 123 DNA areas linked to the headaches. Possible more effective drugs.
The lighter side of digital technologies
Digital art is now fully part of the discussion on new forms of contemporary art . Neil Mendozause both ‘traditional’ and ‘new’ digital techniques.
Researchers identify possible ‘drivers’ of muscular dystrophy.
Sphingolipids are molecules that appear to play a major role in the disease. If studies are confirmed it may pave the way for new and more effective drugs.
Well-being becomes a meaningful horizon for museums
From 31 January to 2 February 2022 the first international summit entitled The Museums, Health & Wellbeing was held, organised by MuseumNext.
“This is how we reactivated the spinal cord”
These are the words of Silvestro Micera, head of the bioengineering section of a project, which has allowed three paraplegics to begin to walk again.
Magnesium helps immunotherapy for tumours
Encouraging results of a study from Basel. Magnesium activates a protein on the outer wall of T lymphocytes, essential for boosting defences.