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.
What do we mean when we talk about happiness?
Daniel Kahneman's research, an Israeli psychologist focused on how our errors of judgment depend on preconceptions or wrong perceptions.
HIV eliminated from infected animals for the first time
For the first time the HIV virus, responsible for AIDS, has been completely eliminated from animals that had contracted this disease.
A touching lesson of humanity from a great scientist | IBSA Foundation
The talk given by Daniela Lucangeli is a testimony of a scientist that passionately investigates the relationship between brain and soul.
Better athletic performance thanks to certain bacteria
Behind the success of marathon runners there is also perhaps an unexpected element: particular types of bacteria in the intestine.
Electronic tattoo for heart monitoring
Bioengineers from the University of Texas have created a device that could considerably facilitate the monitoring of heart patients.
The fascinating secret life of plants | IBSA Foundation
Stefano Mancuso has been working for years to change our vision of plants, dispelling clichés that have been handed down for millennia.