The Art of Comics Part II: The Script
The script in comics plays an even more vital role than in cinema because the creation of the work does not have the input of a director
From pig to man, is xenotransplantation on the way?
In the coming months the US FDA will decide whether to allow the large-scale experimental transplantation of pig hearts that are genetically modified.
Carbon monoxide foam as a cure for the intestine
A new alternative therapy appears to treat the intestine. It is a drug based on molecular cuisine techniques that reduces intestinal inflammation.
How to fight anxiety without drugs with 'social prescribing'
An increasing number of countries are fast-tracking policies to offer practical and emotional support to people through cultural participation.
Life on Mars: new studies on microorganisms in the Canadian Arctic
Identified life forms capable of surviving conditions probably similar to those of life on Mars. They breathe methane and feed only on inorganic material.
A uterus transplant: the technique works
Ten years after the first operation, also followed by IVF, Swedish doctors have seen positive results. However, some ethical issues remain.
Viruses as ‘antibiotics’- tests are positive
Some patients suffering from severe bacterial infections were treated with viruses, called phages, that identified the bacteria and annihilated them.
NFT: a New and Fascinating Trend
NFTs are increasingly becoming a part of popular culture and an art form involving various fields like business, music, science and sports.
Liver transplants are ok even with ‘rejected’ organs
A liver rejected by specialised centres has been ‘reconditioned’ using a special technique and transplanted. The patient who received it is doing well.
The heart: a pacemaker that can be reabsorbed
A highly innovative prototype controlled and powered wirelessly by a network of sensors in special patches has been created at Northwestern University.
Nature and well-being: immersing yourself in a wealth of greenery to regenerate
Sensory interaction with nature and observing greenery in parks and forests is scientifically proven to be effective in alleviating human vulnerabilities.
Brain tumours: a major genetic map
An extremely precise profile of meningiomas, which account for 30% of all brain tumours, has been created. The first experimental tests with a new drug.
The Art of Comics Part I: The Idea
Everyone is familiar with comics and has read at least one, but how is a comic book born? What are the main stages in creating comics? Let's find out!
Are ‘viral ghosts’ the cause of Long Covid?
Fragments of the SARS-CoV-2 virus remain in the intestines of some people affected by the long version of the disease, causing a range of side effects.
Robotics and medicine: 'Millirobot' has been created to bring medicine to the intestine.
A new technique has been developed in the field of robotics and medicine. A microscopic robot walks into the digestive tract, to release medication.
Want to think about your health? The doctor will see you in a library or museum
Clinics in places of culture such as museums and libraries. This is the initiative of the city of Turin.
The gene that triggers lupus has been identified
A DNA mutation causes the TLR7 protein to malfunction, triggering errors in the immune system and the lupus disease.
A biomarker to discover liver tumours
Fragments of RNA lost in the blood by cancer cells appear to reveal the presence of liver cancer at an early stage when it can still be treated effectively