Are the mutations that trigger autism in junk DNA?
According to the Flatiron Institute’s Center for Computational Biology, the junk DNA could play an important role in the onset of autism.
Fragments of genetic code to repair the heart
The researchers demonstrated that the introduction of a small piece of genetic material to the heart stimulates the regeneration of the heart tissue.
Our mind is less and less in our head | IBSA Foundation
Michele Di Francesco and Barbara Henry met to describe what can we expect from the unstoppable development of Artificial Intelligence.
“Electrical” dressings effective against bacteria | IBSA Foundation
A weak electric current can accelerate the healing of wounds: there are several patches in the USA named wireless electroceutical dressing, or WED.
Changing your mental attitude will change your life
The mindset is the focus of the studies carried out by Carol Dweck, Professor of Psychology at Stanford University.
A marine mollusc from 99 million years ago found in amber
A 99-million years piece of amber was found in the north of Myanmar by researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Huntington’s disease, the new “anti-sense” drug is working | IBSA Foundation
There is increased hope for sufferers of Huntington disease, thanks to a new drug called HTTRx.
A 100% recyclable plastic (really) from California | IBSA Foundation
Tomorrow’s plastic really could be 100% recyclable: a new type of plastic, when dipped into an acidic solution, decomposes to basic elements.
Artificial blood vessels for future transplants | IBSA Foundation
Using a specific 3D printer and a special biogel, a group of bioengineers managed to construct the equivalent of a vascular network.
Microbiota transplant reduces the symptoms of autism
Fecal microbiota transplant (or FMT, in short) is achieving significant results in a very different field: autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
Museums, a natural meeting place for Art and Science | IBSA Foundation
Museums act as true and proper hubs of knowledge, encouraging dialogue between cultures and inviting visitors to co-create and interact.
Welcome to the age of plantoids
We may not be far from the mass and everyday use of robots. Soon robots will be living in our houses, they will help us with our domestic chores, in helping ...
New strain of Ebola found in bats in Kenya | IBSA Foundation
A sixth strain Ebola, the dangerous virus that cyclically appears in several areas of Africa, was isolated in the saliva and feces of bats.
“Non-thermal plasma” kills airborne viruses | IBSA Foundation
Ninety-nine percent of airborne viruses can be eliminated if they are exposed to a bombardment of ions and highly-reactive molecule fragments.
The importance of spreading scientific knowledge | IBSA Foundation
An abstract of the speech held by James Beacham during the prize-giving ceremony of the IBSA Fellowships 2018.
Can an anti-fungal drug be effective in treating cystic fibrosis?
An old drug, amphotericin B, used for decades against fungal infections, could also be useful for treating cystic fibrosis.
Schizophrenia already starts in the womb
Researchers from the US have managed to identify more than 400 genes, the variants of which are associated with schizophrenia.
New laser for “detecting” radioactive objects
Thanks to an innovative technique developed in the USA, it will be easier to detect radioactivity in wide and crowded areas.