We really do get “brainwashed” when we sleep
A team of neuroradiologists and bioengineers managed to “film” the movement of cerebrospinal fluid
The secret music of glaciers
On November 26 Julian Charrière, Felix Keller and Dehlia Hannah met at the LAC in Lugano to speak about science, art and climate change.
From a protein new hopes for diabetes type 2 care
There may be a new strategy in the future for treating type 2 diabetes from researchers of Cornell University in New York and Harvard Medical School in Boston
Nature’s precious imperfections
The science philosopher and evolutionist Telmo Pievani with his latest book he hypothesized a theory of imperfection.
Parkinson’s? It starts in the brain, but also in the intestine
Parkinson’s disease could be much more complex than what has been believed up till now and, in particular, various sub-types of the disease could exist.
Climate issues: how to choose the words (and the images) to talk about it
The British newspaper “The Guardian” has redefined the vocabulary that is to be used by its journalists and editors when writing about climate matters.
Cancer-driving mutation in the “dark matter” of DNA
The genetic code does not carry out its main function: to code and “produce” proteins. This is why it has been called the dark matter of DNA.
Artificial Intelligence: how is it intelligent?
Will machines end up replacing us? Or will they develop and bring out the true potential of humans? These are open questions, the answers to which are yet to ...
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.
Narrative medicine: listening to patients’ stories | IBSA Foundation
“Narrative Medicine. Honoring the Stories of Illness” it's a wonderful book by Rita Charon that recently has been translated into Italian.
Bacteria that eat plastic help to combat the problems of pollution
Recycling and reusing plastic has always been fundamental, but this only covers a tiny part of the plastic we produce.
What we know about the origin of the Universe | IBSA Foundation
“Genesis” by Guido Tonelli is a fascinating scientific story that traces the history of the universe in seven chapters.
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.
Exploring the golden circle | IBSA Foundation
Every single person knows what they do. Some know how they do it. But very, very few people or organizations know why they do what they do.
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.